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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Canada

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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United States vs. Canada - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.18 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Canada.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.32 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 3.38 EUR (3.97 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Canada.

6.32 EUR
3.38 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 0.96 EUR (1.13 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Canada.

2.15 EUR
0.96 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.01 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 13.76 EUR (16.13 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in Canada.

17.01 EUR
13.76 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.35 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 11.09 EUR (13.01 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Canada.

15.35 EUR
11.09 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.71 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 10.77 EUR (12.62 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in Canada.

13.71 EUR
10.77 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.21 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 12.33 EUR (14.45 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in Canada.

16.21 EUR
12.33 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.85 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 2.32 EUR (2.72 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Canada.

2.85 EUR
2.32 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.13 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.95 EUR (3.45 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Canada.

6.13 EUR
2.95 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.25 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 2.76 EUR (3.24 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Canada.

3.25 EUR
2.76 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.31 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 24 EUR (28.14 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in the United States.

21.31 EUR
24.00 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 2.02 EUR (2.36 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in Canada.

2.51 EUR
2.02 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.27 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 2.29 EUR (2.68 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Canada.

4.27 EUR
2.29 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.64 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 12 EUR (14.07 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 18% lower in Canada.

14.64 EUR
12.00 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 2.21 EUR (2.59 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in the United States.

1.36 EUR
2.21 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.42 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 2.37 EUR (2.78 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Canada.

3.42 EUR
2.37 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.88 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.84 EUR (3.32 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Canada.

4.88 EUR
2.84 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.19 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 2.03 EUR (2.38 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Canada.

3.19 EUR
2.03 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.05 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 3.03 EUR (3.56 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 57% lower in Canada.

7.05 EUR
3.03 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.66 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 17.62 EUR (20.66 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in the United States.

7.66 EUR
17.62 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.43 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 3.48 EUR (4.08 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Canada.

5.43 EUR
3.48 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.12 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 1.65 EUR (1.93 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Canada.

2.12 EUR
1.65 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Canada - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.56 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Canada.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 3.26 EUR (3.82 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Canada.

5.00 EUR
3.26 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.81 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.82 EUR (2.13 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Canada.

2.81 EUR
1.82 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.82 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 4.93 EUR (5.78 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Canada.

6.82 EUR
4.93 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.23 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.55 EUR (6.5 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Canada.

10.23 EUR
5.55 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.23 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 9.25 EUR (10.84 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Canada.

10.23 EUR
9.25 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 119.41 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 70.88 EUR (83.1 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Canada.

119.41 EUR
70.88 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.18 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 17.87 EUR (20.96 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in Canada.

22.18 EUR
17.87 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.17 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.39 EUR (1.63 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Canada.

2.17 EUR
1.39 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Canada - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.2 times less for fuel in the United States than in Canada.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.95 EUR (1.12 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
0.95 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 21% lower in the United States.

0.79 EUR
1.00 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.79 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Canada - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.27 times more for transportation in the United States than in Canada.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 112.58 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 96.15 EUR (112.73 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Canada.

112.58 EUR
96.15 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.47 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 2.06 EUR (2.42 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in Canada.

2.47 EUR
2.06 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.82 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 21.57 EUR (25.29 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Canada.

35.82 EUR
21.57 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.23 EUR (1.45 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Canada.

1.85 EUR
1.23 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.26 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 3.08 EUR (3.61 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Canada.

4.26 EUR
3.08 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.06 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 9.86 EUR (11.56 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Canada.

17.06 EUR
9.86 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 134.56 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 47.88 EUR (56.14 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Canada.

134.56 EUR
47.88 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.44 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 17.49 EUR (20.51 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Canada.

55.44 EUR
17.49 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Canada - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.31 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Canada.

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 3461 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1522 EUR (1784.36 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 56% lower in Canada.

3 461 EUR
1 522 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 2169 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 1302 EUR (1526.13 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 40% lower in Canada.

2 169 EUR
1 302 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 7012 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 2484 EUR (2912.43 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Canada.

7 012 EUR
2 484 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 4458 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 2090 EUR (2450.67 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Canada.

4 458 EUR
2 090 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Canada - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.79 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Canada.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 14803 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 7665 EUR (8986.6 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Canada.

14 803 EUR
7 665 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 10385 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 6434 EUR (7543.38 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 38% lower in Canada.

10 385 EUR
6 434 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Canada - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.62 times higher than in Canada.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4388 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 2709 EUR (3175.88 USD) in Canada. The average salary is 38.3% lower in Canada.

4 388 EUR
2 709 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

88.5 EUR
97.7 EUR

Two stars

125 EUR
106 EUR

Three stars

166 EUR
143 EUR

Four stars

215 EUR
175 EUR

Five stars

513 EUR
351 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Canada: 20 cities, 1032 hotels

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