Trek Zone
  1. Trek Zone
  2. Country Comparison
  3. Cost of Living & Prices: United States vs. Canada

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.

ShareTweet
Convert prices to %
Country #1
Country #2
City
New York, NYNew York, NY
TorontoToronto

Table of contents

Grocery

EURUSDCAD

United States vs. Canada - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.27 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Canada.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.32 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 3.13 EUR (3.43 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Canada.

5.32 EUR
3.13 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.18 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.07 EUR (1.17 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Canada.

2.18 EUR
1.07 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.11 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 11.8 EUR (12.96 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in Canada.

19.11 EUR
11.80 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.39 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 10.5 EUR (11.54 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Canada.

16.39 EUR
10.50 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.86 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 10.26 EUR (11.27 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Canada.

15.86 EUR
10.26 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.57 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 11.1 EUR (12.19 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Canada.

14.57 EUR
11.10 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.92 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.99 EUR (2.19 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Canada.

2.92 EUR
1.99 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.32 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.8 EUR (3.07 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Canada.

4.32 EUR
2.80 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.58 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.37 EUR (2.6 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Canada.

3.58 EUR
2.37 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 22.75 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 25.62 EUR (28.14 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in the United States.

22.75 EUR
25.62 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.59 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 2.14 EUR (2.35 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Canada.

2.59 EUR
2.14 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.89 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 2.19 EUR (2.4 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Canada.

3.89 EUR
2.19 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.21 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 10.02 EUR (11.01 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Canada.

15.21 EUR
10.02 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.14 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 2.32 EUR (2.55 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in the United States.

1.14 EUR
2.32 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.55 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 2.3 EUR (2.52 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Canada.

3.55 EUR
2.30 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.85 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 2.88 EUR (3.16 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Canada.

4.85 EUR
2.88 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.88 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 2.3 EUR (2.52 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in Canada.

3.88 EUR
2.30 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.48 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 2.63 EUR (2.89 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Canada.

7.48 EUR
2.63 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.18 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 18.81 EUR (20.66 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in the United States.

8.18 EUR
18.81 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.69 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 3.24 EUR (3.56 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Canada.

5.69 EUR
3.24 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.28 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 1.44 EUR (1.58 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Canada.

2.28 EUR
1.44 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDCAD

United States vs. Canada - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.28 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Canada.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.75 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 3.15 EUR (3.45 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Canada.

4.75 EUR
3.15 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.55 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.72 EUR (1.89 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Canada.

2.55 EUR
1.72 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.28 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 5.15 EUR (5.65 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Canada.

7.28 EUR
5.15 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.1 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 5.79 EUR (6.36 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Canada.

9.10 EUR
5.79 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.93 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 8.36 EUR (9.18 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in Canada.

10.93 EUR
8.36 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 91.04 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 77.18 EUR (84.78 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Canada.

91.04 EUR
77.18 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.76 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 14.79 EUR (16.25 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 35% lower in Canada.

22.76 EUR
14.79 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.37 EUR (1.5 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Canada.

2.00 EUR
1.37 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDCAD

United States vs. Canada - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.31 times less for fuel in the United States than in Canada.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.86 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.08 EUR (1.19 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in the United States.

0.86 EUR
1.08 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.84 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.15 EUR (1.26 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 27% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
1.15 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.85 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDCAD

United States vs. Canada - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.21 times more for transportation in the United States than in Canada.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 117.45 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 100.34 EUR (110.21 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Canada.

117.45 EUR
100.34 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.5 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 2.09 EUR (2.3 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Canada.

2.50 EUR
2.09 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.31 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 19.94 EUR (21.9 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 27% lower in Canada.

27.31 EUR
19.94 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.69 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.13 EUR (1.24 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Canada.

1.69 EUR
1.13 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.1 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 2.88 EUR (3.16 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Canada.

4.10 EUR
2.88 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDCAD

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 16.39 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 9.65 EUR (10.6 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Canada.

16.39 EUR
9.65 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 89.46 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 40.39 EUR (44.37 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Canada.

89.46 EUR
40.39 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 34.6 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 15.29 EUR (16.79 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Canada.

34.60 EUR
15.29 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDCAD

United States vs. Canada - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.14 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 3460 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 1562 EUR (1716.13 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Canada.

3 460 EUR
1 562 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 2167 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 1312 EUR (1441.31 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Canada.

2 167 EUR
1 312 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 6459 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 2498 EUR (2743.43 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Canada.

6 459 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 3740 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 2033 EUR (2233.42 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Canada.

3 740 EUR
2 033 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDCAD

United States vs. Canada - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.46 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 12999 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 8206 EUR (9012.85 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Canada.

12 999 EUR
8 206 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 8444 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 6436 EUR (7068.93 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Canada.

8 444 EUR
6 436 EUR

Salary

EURUSDCAD

United States vs. Canada - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 2.01 times higher than in Canada.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5460 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 2719 EUR (2987 USD) in Canada. The average salary is 50.2% lower in Canada.

5 460 EUR
2 719 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDCAD

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

One star

94.4 EUR
104 EUR

Two stars

133 EUR
113 EUR

Three stars

178 EUR
153 EUR

Four stars

230 EUR
187 EUR

Five stars

547 EUR
375 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

Explore more about prices, cost of living and travel budget Prices in the United States Prices in Canada

Countries Frequently Compared
(Cost of Living & Prices)

flagUnited States vs.
flagDominicaflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagGuamflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagBhutanflagUnited States vs.
flagBosnia and HerzegovinaflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagNiueflagCanada vs.
flagMauritaniaflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagKazakhstanflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagHungary