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Cost of Living & Prices:
Canada vs. Japan

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Canada vs. Japan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.19 times more for grocery shopping in Canada than in Japan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 13.29 PLN (3.42 USD) in Canada and 25.97 PLN (6.68 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Canada.

13.29 PLN
25.97 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.54 PLN (1.17 USD) in Canada and 11.75 PLN (3.02 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Canada.

4.54 PLN
11.75 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 50.15 PLN (12.89 USD) in Canada and 82.99 PLN (21.33 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Canada.

50.15 PLN
82.99 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 44.65 PLN (11.48 USD) in Canada and 31.75 PLN (8.16 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Japan.

44.65 PLN
31.75 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 43.61 PLN (11.21 USD) in Canada and 29.51 PLN (7.58 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Japan.

43.61 PLN
29.51 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 47.17 PLN (12.12 USD) in Canada and 15.87 PLN (4.08 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Japan.

47.17 PLN
15.87 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 8.48 PLN (2.18 USD) in Canada and 7.76 PLN (1.99 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in Japan.

8.48 PLN
7.76 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 11.89 PLN (3.06 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 6.91 PLN (1.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Japan.

11.89 PLN
6.91 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.06 PLN (2.59 USD) in Canada and 10.32 PLN (2.65 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Canada.

10.06 PLN
10.32 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 109.48 PLN (28.14 USD) in Canada and 45.01 PLN (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Japan.

109.48 PLN
45.01 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.08 PLN (2.33 USD) in Canada and 4.98 PLN (1.28 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Japan.

9.08 PLN
4.98 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.3 PLN (2.39 USD) in Canada and 5.5 PLN (1.41 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Japan.

9.30 PLN
5.50 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 42.6 PLN (10.95 USD) in Canada and 49.8 PLN (12.8 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Canada.

42.60 PLN
49.80 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 9.87 PLN (2.54 USD) in Canada and 5.1 PLN (1.31 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Japan.

9.87 PLN
5.10 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 9.76 PLN (2.51 USD) in Canada and 13.66 PLN (3.51 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Canada.

9.76 PLN
13.66 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.22 PLN (3.14 USD) in Canada and 24.23 PLN (6.23 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Canada.

12.22 PLN
24.23 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 9.76 PLN (2.51 USD) in Canada and 15.99 PLN (4.11 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 39% lower in Canada.

9.76 PLN
15.99 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 11.18 PLN (2.87 USD) in Canada and 11.6 PLN (2.98 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in Canada.

11.18 PLN
11.60 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 80.38 PLN (20.66 USD) in Canada and 49.72 PLN (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Japan.

80.38 PLN
49.72 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 13.78 PLN (3.54 USD) in Canada and 16.76 PLN (4.31 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Canada.

13.78 PLN
16.76 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.12 PLN (1.57 USD) in Canada and 3.49 PLN (0.9 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 43% lower in Japan.

6.12 PLN
3.49 PLN

Restaurant

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Canada vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.95 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.37 PLN (3.44 USD) in Canada and 12.35 PLN (3.17 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in Japan.

13.37 PLN
12.35 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 7.33 PLN (1.88 USD) in Canada and 4.44 PLN (1.14 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Japan.

7.33 PLN
4.44 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 21.87 PLN (5.62 USD) in Canada and 14.55 PLN (3.74 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Japan.

21.87 PLN
14.55 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 24.61 PLN (6.33 USD) in Canada and 18.52 PLN (4.76 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Japan.

24.61 PLN
18.52 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.55 PLN (9.14 USD) in Canada and 18.52 PLN (4.76 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Japan.

35.55 PLN
18.52 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 328.11 PLN (84.34 USD) in Canada and 158.75 PLN (40.8 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Japan.

328.11 PLN
158.75 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 62.89 PLN (16.16 USD) in Canada and 26.46 PLN (6.8 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Japan.

62.89 PLN
26.46 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.82 PLN (1.5 USD) in Canada and 3.13 PLN (0.8 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Japan.

5.82 PLN
3.13 PLN

Fuel

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Canada vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.1 times more for fuel in Canada than in Japan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.63 PLN (1.19 USD) in Canada and 4.06 PLN (1.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in Japan.

4.63 PLN
4.06 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.91 PLN (1.26 USD) in Canada and 4.59 PLN (1.18 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in Japan.

4.91 PLN
4.59 PLN

LPG 1L

3.65 PLN
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Transportation

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Canada vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.4 times more for transportation in Canada than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 426.55 PLN (109.64 USD) in Canada and 264.58 PLN (68.01 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38% lower in Japan.

426.55 PLN
264.58 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 8.89 PLN (2.28 USD) in Canada and 5.29 PLN (1.36 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Japan.

8.89 PLN
5.29 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 84.76 PLN (21.79 USD) in Canada and 89.64 PLN (23.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Canada.

84.76 PLN
89.64 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 4.78 PLN (1.23 USD) in Canada and 11.11 PLN (2.86 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 57% lower in Canada.

4.78 PLN
11.11 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 12.22 PLN (3.14 USD) in Canada and 12.7 PLN (3.26 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Canada.

12.22 PLN
12.70 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Canada vs. Japan - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 41.01 PLN (10.54 USD) in Canada and 47.62 PLN (12.24 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in Canada.

41.01 PLN
47.62 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 171.71 PLN (44.14 USD) in Canada and 245.94 PLN (63.22 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Canada.

171.71 PLN
245.94 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 64.99 PLN (16.71 USD) in Canada and 79.37 PLN (20.4 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Canada.

64.99 PLN
79.37 PLN

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.57 times more for renting an apartment in Canada than in Japan.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 6642 PLN (1707.26 USD) in Canada and 3986 PLN (1024.46 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 40% lower in Japan.

6 642 PLN
3 986 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 5578 PLN (1433.85 USD) in Canada and 2302 PLN (591.68 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Japan.

5 578 PLN
2 302 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 10618 PLN (2729.24 USD) in Canada and 8836 PLN (2271.18 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Japan.

10 618 PLN
8 836 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 8644 PLN (2221.87 USD) in Canada and 4867 PLN (1251.09 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Japan.

8 644 PLN
4 867 PLN

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.21 times more for buying an apartment in Canada than in Japan.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 34883 PLN (8966.23 USD) in Canada and 31403 PLN (8071.82 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 10% lower in Japan.

34 883 PLN
31 403 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 27359 PLN (7032.36 USD) in Canada and 19903 PLN (5115.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Japan.

27 359 PLN
19 903 PLN

Salary

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Canada vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 1.18 times higher than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 11561 PLN (2971.55 USD) in Canada and 9787 PLN (2515.57 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 15.3% lower in Japan.

11 561 PLN
9 787 PLN

Hotels

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Canada vs. Japan - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

446 PLN
410 PLN

Two stars

483 PLN
598 PLN

Three stars

654 PLN
851 PLN

Four stars

800 PLN
1 362 PLN

Five stars

1 602 PLN
3 405 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Canada: 20 cities, 1032 hotels • Japan: 17 cities, 1002 hotels

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