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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

EURCADUSD

United States vs. Canada - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.17 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Canada.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.28 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 3.4 EUR (4.01 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Canada.

6.28 EUR
3.40 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.14 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 0.97 EUR (1.14 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Canada.

2.14 EUR
0.97 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.91 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 13.83 EUR (16.31 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Canada.

16.91 EUR
13.83 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.26 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 11.16 EUR (13.15 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in Canada.

15.26 EUR
11.16 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.64 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 10.83 EUR (12.77 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Canada.

13.64 EUR
10.83 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.11 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 12.39 EUR (14.62 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Canada.

16.11 EUR
12.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.83 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 2.34 EUR (2.76 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Canada.

2.83 EUR
2.34 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.1 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.96 EUR (3.49 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Canada.

6.10 EUR
2.96 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.23 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 2.78 EUR (3.27 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in Canada.

3.23 EUR
2.78 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.19 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 23.86 EUR (28.14 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in the United States.

21.19 EUR
23.86 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.49 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 2.03 EUR (2.39 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Canada.

2.49 EUR
2.03 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.25 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 2.3 EUR (2.71 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Canada.

4.25 EUR
2.30 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.55 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 12.07 EUR (14.23 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 17% lower in Canada.

14.55 EUR
12.07 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 2.22 EUR (2.62 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in the United States.

1.35 EUR
2.22 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.4 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 2.39 EUR (2.81 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Canada.

3.40 EUR
2.39 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.85 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.85 EUR (3.36 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Canada.

4.85 EUR
2.85 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.17 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 2.05 EUR (2.41 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Canada.

3.17 EUR
2.05 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.01 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 3.05 EUR (3.6 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Canada.

7.01 EUR
3.05 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.62 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 17.52 EUR (20.66 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in the United States.

7.62 EUR
17.52 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.4 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 3.5 EUR (4.13 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Canada.

5.40 EUR
3.50 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.11 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 1.65 EUR (1.95 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Canada.

2.11 EUR
1.65 EUR

Restaurant

EURCADUSD

United States vs. Canada - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.54 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Canada.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.97 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 3.28 EUR (3.87 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 34% lower in Canada.

4.97 EUR
3.28 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.8 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.83 EUR (2.16 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Canada.

2.80 EUR
1.83 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.78 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 4.96 EUR (5.85 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in Canada.

6.78 EUR
4.96 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.18 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.58 EUR (6.58 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Canada.

10.18 EUR
5.58 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.18 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 9.3 EUR (10.96 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in Canada.

10.18 EUR
9.30 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 118.73 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 71.27 EUR (84.04 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 40% lower in Canada.

118.73 EUR
71.27 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.05 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 17.97 EUR (21.19 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Canada.

22.05 EUR
17.97 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.16 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.39 EUR (1.64 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Canada.

2.16 EUR
1.39 EUR

Fuel

EURCADUSD

United States vs. Canada - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.19 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 0.99 EUR (1.17 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in the United States.

0.79 EUR
0.99 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.78 EUR

Transportation

EURCADUSD

United States vs. Canada - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.25 times more for transportation in the United States than in Canada.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 111.94 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 96.68 EUR (114 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Canada.

111.94 EUR
96.68 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.46 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 2.08 EUR (2.45 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Canada.

2.46 EUR
2.08 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.62 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 21.69 EUR (25.58 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Canada.

35.62 EUR
21.69 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.84 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.24 EUR (1.46 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Canada.

1.84 EUR
1.24 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.23 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 3.1 EUR (3.65 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Canada.

4.23 EUR
3.10 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURCADUSD

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 16.96 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 9.92 EUR (11.69 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Canada.

16.96 EUR
9.92 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 133.8 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 48.15 EUR (56.77 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 64% lower in Canada.

133.80 EUR
48.15 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.12 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 17.59 EUR (20.74 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Canada.

55.12 EUR
17.59 EUR

Flats for rent

EURCADUSD

United States vs. Canada - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.29 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 3441 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1530 EUR (1804.52 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Canada.

3 441 EUR
1 530 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 2157 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 1309 EUR (1543.37 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Canada.

2 157 EUR
1 309 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 6972 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 2498 EUR (2945.34 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Canada.

6 972 EUR
2 498 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 4432 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 2102 EUR (2478.36 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Canada.

4 432 EUR
2 102 EUR

Flats for sale

EURCADUSD

United States vs. Canada - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.77 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 14718 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 7707 EUR (9088.14 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Canada.

14 718 EUR
7 707 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 10326 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 6469 EUR (7628.61 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Canada.

10 326 EUR
6 469 EUR

Salary

EURCADUSD

United States vs. Canada - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.6 times higher than in Canada.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4363 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 2724 EUR (3211.76 USD) in Canada. The average salary is 37.6% lower in Canada.

4 363 EUR
2 724 EUR

Hotels

EURCADUSD

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

One star

88 EUR
97.2 EUR

Two stars

124 EUR
105 EUR

Three stars

166 EUR
143 EUR

Four stars

214 EUR
174 EUR

Five stars

510 EUR
349 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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