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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 1.23 times less for grocery shopping in Canada than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.1 EUR (3.58 USD) in Canada and 5.06 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Canada.

3.10 EUR
5.06 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.06 EUR (1.22 USD) in Canada and 2.07 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Canada.

1.06 EUR
2.07 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.68 EUR (13.49 USD) in Canada and 18.17 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Canada.

11.68 EUR
18.17 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.4 EUR (12.02 USD) in Canada and 15.59 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Canada.

10.40 EUR
15.59 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.16 EUR (11.74 USD) in Canada and 15.08 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Canada.

10.16 EUR
15.08 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.99 EUR (12.69 USD) in Canada and 13.85 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Canada.

10.99 EUR
13.85 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.97 EUR (2.28 USD) in Canada and 2.78 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Canada.

1.97 EUR
2.78 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.77 EUR (3.2 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 4.1 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Canada.

2.77 EUR
4.10 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.34 EUR (2.71 USD) in Canada and 3.4 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Canada.

2.34 EUR
3.40 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 24.36 EUR (28.14 USD) in Canada and 21.64 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in the United States.

24.36 EUR
21.64 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.12 EUR (2.44 USD) in Canada and 2.46 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Canada.

2.12 EUR
2.46 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.17 EUR (2.5 USD) in Canada and 3.7 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Canada.

2.17 EUR
3.70 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.93 EUR (11.46 USD) in Canada and 14.47 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Canada.

9.93 EUR
14.47 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.3 EUR (2.66 USD) in Canada and 1.08 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53% lower in the United States.

2.30 EUR
1.08 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.27 EUR (2.63 USD) in Canada and 3.38 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Canada.

2.27 EUR
3.38 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.85 EUR (3.29 USD) in Canada and 4.61 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Canada.

2.85 EUR
4.61 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.27 EUR (2.63 USD) in Canada and 3.69 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Canada.

2.27 EUR
3.69 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.61 EUR (3.01 USD) in Canada and 7.12 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Canada.

2.61 EUR
7.12 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.89 EUR (20.66 USD) in Canada and 7.78 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in the United States.

17.89 EUR
7.78 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.21 EUR (3.71 USD) in Canada and 5.41 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in Canada.

3.21 EUR
5.41 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.43 EUR (1.65 USD) in Canada and 2.16 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Canada.

1.43 EUR
2.16 EUR

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 3.12 EUR (3.6 USD) in Canada and 4.52 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31% lower in Canada.

3.12 EUR
4.52 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.71 EUR (1.97 USD) in Canada and 2.42 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Canada.

1.71 EUR
2.42 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.1 EUR (5.89 USD) in Canada and 6.93 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Canada.

5.10 EUR
6.93 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.73 EUR (6.62 USD) in Canada and 8.66 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Canada.

5.73 EUR
8.66 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.28 EUR (9.57 USD) in Canada and 10.39 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Canada.

8.28 EUR
10.39 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 76.45 EUR (88.3 USD) in Canada and 86.58 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in Canada.

76.45 EUR
86.58 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 14.65 EUR (16.92 USD) in Canada and 21.65 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Canada.

14.65 EUR
21.65 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.36 EUR (1.57 USD) in Canada and 1.9 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Canada.

1.36 EUR
1.90 EUR

Fuel

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Canada vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.32 times more for fuel in Canada than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.03 EUR (1.19 USD) in Canada and 0.82 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in the United States.

1.03 EUR
0.82 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.09 EUR (1.26 USD) in Canada and 0.79 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in the United States.

1.09 EUR
0.79 EUR

LPG 1L

0.81 EUR
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Transportation

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Canada vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.16 times less for transportation in Canada than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 99.39 EUR (114.79 USD) in Canada and 111.69 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11% lower in Canada.

99.39 EUR
111.69 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.07 EUR (2.39 USD) in Canada and 2.38 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13% lower in Canada.

2.07 EUR
2.38 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 19.75 EUR (22.81 USD) in Canada and 25.98 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24% lower in Canada.

19.75 EUR
25.98 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.11 EUR (1.29 USD) in Canada and 1.61 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in Canada.

1.11 EUR
1.61 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.85 EUR (3.29 USD) in Canada and 3.9 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in Canada.

2.85 EUR
3.90 EUR

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 9.56 EUR (11.04 USD) in Canada and 15.59 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Canada.

9.56 EUR
15.59 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.01 EUR (46.21 USD) in Canada and 85.08 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53% lower in Canada.

40.01 EUR
85.08 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 15.14 EUR (17.49 USD) in Canada and 32.9 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54% lower in Canada.

15.14 EUR
32.90 EUR

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.05 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 1548 EUR (1787.4 USD) in Canada and 3291 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53% lower in Canada.

1 548 EUR
3 291 EUR

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 1300 EUR (1501.17 USD) in Canada and 2061 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Canada.

1 300 EUR
2 061 EUR

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 2474 EUR (2857.36 USD) in Canada and 6142 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Canada.

2 474 EUR
6 142 EUR

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 2014 EUR (2326.18 USD) in Canada and 3556 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Canada.

2 014 EUR
3 556 EUR

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 8128 EUR (9387.15 USD) in Canada and 12362 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Canada.

8 128 EUR
12 362 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6375 EUR (7362.5 USD) in Canada and 8031 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Canada.

6 375 EUR
8 031 EUR

Salary

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Canada vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 1.93 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2694 EUR (3111.05 USD) in Canada and 5192 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 48.1% lower in Canada.

2 694 EUR
5 192 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

99.2 EUR
89.8 EUR

Two stars

108 EUR
127 EUR

Three stars

146 EUR
169 EUR

Four stars

178 EUR
219 EUR

Five stars

357 EUR
520 EUR

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 • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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