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Cost of Living & Prices:
Canada vs. United States

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. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.24 times less for grocery shopping in Canada than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.56 USD in Canada and 5.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 39% lower in Canada.

3.56 USD
5.84 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.22 USD in Canada and 2.39 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 49% lower in Canada.

1.22 USD
2.39 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.43 USD in Canada and 20.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 36% lower in Canada.

13.43 USD
20.99 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.96 USD in Canada and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Canada.

11.96 USD
18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 11.68 USD in Canada and 17.42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 33% lower in Canada.

11.68 USD
17.42 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 12.64 USD in Canada and 16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 21% lower in Canada.

12.64 USD
16.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.27 USD in Canada and 3.21 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Canada.

2.27 USD
3.21 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.19 USD for 12 eggs in Canada and 4.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Canada.

3.19 USD
4.74 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.7 USD in Canada and 3.93 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Canada.

2.70 USD
3.93 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 28.14 USD in Canada and 24.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in the United States.

28.14 USD
24.99 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.43 USD in Canada and 2.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Canada.

2.43 USD
2.84 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.49 USD in Canada and 4.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Canada.

2.49 USD
4.27 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 11.41 USD in Canada and 16.71 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Canada.

11.41 USD
16.71 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.64 USD in Canada and 1.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in the United States.

2.64 USD
1.25 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.62 USD in Canada and 3.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Canada.

2.62 USD
3.90 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.27 USD in Canada and 5.33 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Canada.

3.27 USD
5.33 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.62 USD in Canada and 4.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Canada.

2.62 USD
4.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3 USD in Canada and 8.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Canada.

3.00 USD
8.22 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 20.66 USD in Canada and 8.98 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in the United States.

20.66 USD
8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.69 USD in Canada and 6.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 41% lower in Canada.

3.69 USD
6.25 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.64 USD in Canada and 2.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Canada.

1.64 USD
2.50 USD

Restaurant

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Canada vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.23 times less for meals in restaurants in Canada than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.58 USD in Canada and 5.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Canada.

3.58 USD
5.22 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.96 USD in Canada and 2.8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 30% lower in Canada.

1.96 USD
2.80 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.86 USD in Canada and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in Canada.

5.86 USD
8.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.59 USD in Canada and 10 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Canada.

6.59 USD
10.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.52 USD in Canada and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in Canada.

9.52 USD
12.00 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 87.9 USD in Canada and 100 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Canada.

87.90 USD
100.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 16.85 USD in Canada and 25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Canada.

16.85 USD
25.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.56 USD in Canada and 2.2 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Canada.

1.56 USD
2.20 USD

Fuel

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Canada vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.23 times more for fuel in Canada than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.25 USD in Canada and 1.09 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in the United States.

1.25 USD
1.09 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.23 USD in Canada and 0.92 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in the United States.

1.23 USD
0.92 USD

LPG 1L

0.94 USD
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Transportation

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Canada vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.17 times less for transportation in Canada than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 114.27 USD in Canada and 129 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Canada.

114.27 USD
129.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.38 USD in Canada and 2.75 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Canada.

2.38 USD
2.75 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 22.71 USD in Canada and 30 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Canada.

22.71 USD
30.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.28 USD in Canada and 1.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Canada.

1.28 USD
1.86 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.27 USD in Canada and 4.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Canada.

3.27 USD
4.50 USD

Sports & entertainment

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Canada vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 10.99 USD in Canada and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Canada.

10.99 USD
18.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 46 USD in Canada and 98.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Canada.

46.00 USD
98.26 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.41 USD in Canada and 38 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Canada.

17.41 USD
38.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.06 times less for renting an apartment in Canada than in the United States.

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 1779 USD in Canada and 3800 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Canada.

1 779 USD
3 800 USD

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 1494 USD in Canada and 2380 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Canada.

1 494 USD
2 380 USD

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 2845 USD in Canada and 7094 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Canada.

2 845 USD
7 094 USD

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 2316 USD in Canada and 4107 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Canada.

2 316 USD
4 107 USD

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.41 times less for buying an apartment in Canada than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 9345 USD in Canada and 14278 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Canada.

9 345 USD
14 278 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 7329 USD in Canada and 9275 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 21% lower in Canada.

7 329 USD
9 275 USD

Salary

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Canada vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 1.94 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3097 USD in Canada and 5997 USD in the United States. The average salary is 48.4% lower in Canada.

3 097 USD
5 997 USD

Hotels

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

One star

83.5 USD
117 USD

Two stars

141 USD
132 USD

Three stars

188 USD
214 USD

Four stars

307 USD
332 USD

Five stars

549 USD
682 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 May 2024) • Canada: 20 cities, 962 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3505 hotels

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