Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Canada is 1.17 times more expensive as compared to Australia.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Canada and Australia. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Canada and Australia.
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Indicators | Canada | Australia |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 2,300 CAD (1,679 USD) | 2,500 AUD (1,598.50 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 3,000 CAD (2,190 USD) | 3,500 AUD (2,237.90 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 4,200 CAD (3,066 USD) | 4,500 AUD (2,877.30 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 1,600 CAD (1,168 USD) | 1,800 AUD (1,150.92 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 2,200 CAD (1,606 USD) | 2,500 AUD (1,598.50 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 3,000 CAD (2,190 USD) | 3,200 AUD (2,046.08 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 5 % | 4.5 % |
Realtor Commission | 5 % | 2.5 % |
Property Taxes | 0.5 to 2.5 % | 0.3 to 1.75 % |
The average housing cost in Canada is 1.03 times more expensive than Australia.
Indicators | Canada | Australia |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 5,000 CAD (3,650 USD) | 1,200 AUD (767.28 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) | 200 AUD (127.88 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 120 CAD (87.60 USD) | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 100 CAD (73 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) | 80 AUD (51.15 USD) |
If you lived in Canada, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 259.67% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Canada costs 4.76 times more compared to Australia.
Indicators | Canada | Australia |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 70 CAD (51.10 USD) | 70 AUD (44.76 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) | 50 AUD (31.97 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 40 CAD (29.20 USD) | 40 AUD (25.58 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 100 CAD (73 USD) | 60 AUD (38.36 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 40.12% more in Canada compared to Australia.
Indicators | Canada | Australia |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) | 3.50 AUD (2.24 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 1.50 CAD (1.09 USD) | 2.50 AUD (1.60 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 1 CAD (0.73 USD) | 1.50 AUD (0.96 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) | 3 AUD (1.92 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) | 6.50 AUD (4.16 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 8 CAD (5.84 USD) | 10 AUD (6.39 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 12 CAD (8.76 USD) | 15 AUD (9.59 USD) |
In Canada, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.40 times less expensive than the cost in Australia.
If you lived in Canada, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 8.94% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Canada | Australia |
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Apples (1 KG) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) | 4 AUD (2.56 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) | 3 AUD (1.92 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) | 4 AUD (2.56 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) | 5 AUD (3.20 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) | 2.50 AUD (1.60 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 5 CAD (3.65 USD) | 4.50 AUD (2.88 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) | 2 AUD (1.28 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 5 CAD (3.65 USD) | 3 AUD (1.92 USD) |
If you lived in Canada, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 1.26 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Canada | Australia |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) | 20 AUD (12.79 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) | 70 AUD (44.76 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 10 CAD (7.30 USD) | 12 AUD (7.67 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 3.50 CAD (2.55 USD) | 4 AUD (2.56 USD) |
Soft Drink | 2.50 CAD (1.82 USD) | 3 AUD (1.92 USD) |
Pizza for One | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) | 20 AUD (12.79 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) | 25 AUD (15.98 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) | 25 AUD (15.98 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 10.07% less in Canada compared to Australia.
Indicators | Canada | Australia |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) | 15 AUD (9.59 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 8 CAD (5.84 USD) | 8 AUD (5.12 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) | 4 AUD (2.56 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) | 6 AUD (3.84 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) | 25 AUD (15.98 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 35 CAD (25.55 USD) | 50 AUD (31.97 USD) |
If you lived in Canada, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 1.11 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Canada | Australia |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 100 CAD (73 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) | 4 AUD (2.56 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 100 CAD (73 USD) | 5 AUD (3.20 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 300 CAD (219 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) | 4 AUD (2.56 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 2 CAD (1.46 USD) | 2 AUD (1.28 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 70 CAD (51.10 USD) | 70 AUD (44.76 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 5 CAD (3.65 USD) | 5 AUD (3.20 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 2 CAD (1.46 USD) | 3 AUD (1.92 USD) |
If you lived in Canada, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 1.70 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Canada | Australia |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 30,000 CAD (21,900 USD) | 35,000 AUD (22,379 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) | 500 AUD (319.70 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 90 CAD (65.70 USD) | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 200 CAD (146 USD) | 120 AUD (76.73 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 100 CAD (73 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 6 % | 6 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 1.60 CAD (1.17 USD) | 1.70 AUD (1.09 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 6 CAD (4.38 USD) | 6.45 AUD (4.12 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 20 CAD 14.60 USD | 2 AUD 1.28 USD |
You would have to pay 1.03 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Canada compared to that of Australia.
Indicators | Canada | Australia |
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Doctor Visit | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 250 CAD (182.50 USD) | 200 AUD (127.88 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 200 CAD (146 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Eye Exam | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) | 70 AUD (44.76 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 200 CAD (146 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 100 CAD (73 USD) | 80 AUD (51.15 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 500 CAD (365 USD) | 500 AUD (319.70 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 1,000 CAD (730 USD) | 1,000 AUD (639.40 USD) |
Vaccinations | 100 CAD (73 USD) | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) | 30 AUD (19.18 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) | 10 AUD (6.39 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 250 CAD (182.50 USD) | 200 AUD (127.88 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 500 CAD (365 USD) | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
If you lived in Canada, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 1.46 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Canada | Australia |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 200 CAD (146 USD) | 500 AUD (319.70 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) | 50 AUD (31.97 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 200 CAD (146 USD) | 200 AUD (127.88 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Haircuts | 25 CAD (18.25 USD) | 30 AUD (19.18 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 75 CAD (54.75 USD) | 80 AUD (51.15 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 6 CAD (4.38 USD) | 5 AUD (3.20 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) | 3 AUD (1.92 USD) |
If you lived in Canada, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 1.14 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Canada | Australia |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) | 50 AUD (31.97 USD) |
Women's Dress | 100 CAD (73 USD) | 120 AUD (76.73 USD) |
Summer Dress | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) | 80 AUD (51.15 USD) |
Men's Suit | 500 CAD (365 USD) | 300 AUD (191.82 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) | 80 AUD (51.15 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 120 CAD (87.60 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 120 CAD (87.60 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 90 CAD (65.70 USD) | 120 AUD (76.73 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 90 CAD (65.70 USD) | 90 AUD (57.55 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) | 20 AUD (12.79 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 25 CAD (18.25 USD) | 25 AUD (15.98 USD) |
Socks For Men | 10 CAD (7.30 USD) | 10 AUD (6.39 USD) |
Socks For Women | 12 CAD (8.76 USD) | 10 AUD (6.39 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) | 200 AUD (127.88 USD) |
Sportswear | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) | 70 AUD (44.76 USD) |
If you lived in Canada, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 1.17 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Canada | Australia |
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Children's Jeans | 40 CAD (29.20 USD) | 40 AUD (25.58 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) | 50 AUD (31.97 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 1,200 CAD (876 USD) | 1,200 AUD (767.28 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 1,000 CAD (730 USD) | 1,000 AUD (639.40 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 1,000 CAD (730 USD) | 1,000 AUD (639.40 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) | 300 AUD (191.82 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 1,000 CAD (730 USD) | 500 AUD (319.70 USD) |
If you lived in Canada, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 1.22 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Canada | Australia |
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PreSchool Fees | 800 CAD (584 USD) | 800 AUD (511.52 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 1,500 CAD (1,095 USD) | 1,000 AUD (639.40 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 2,000 CAD (1,460 USD) | 1,500 AUD (959.10 USD) |
Private School Fees | 10,000 CAD (7,300 USD) | 20,000 AUD (12,788 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 7,000 CAD (5,110 USD) | 30,000 AUD (19,182 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 15,000 CAD (10,950 USD) | 40,000 AUD (25,576 USD) |
After School Activities | 200 CAD (146 USD) | 200 AUD (127.88 USD) |
Special Education Services | 800 CAD (584 USD) | 800 AUD (511.52 USD) |
Tutoring | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) | 50 AUD (31.97 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 300 CAD (219 USD) | 300 AUD (191.82 USD) |
School Supplies | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
If you lived in Canada, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 2.19 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Canada | Australia |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) | 20 AUD (12.79 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) | 50 AUD (31.97 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) | 60 AUD (38.36 USD) |
Gym Membership | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) | 70 AUD (44.76 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 40 CAD (29.20 USD) | 10 AUD (6.39 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) | 20 AUD (12.79 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) | 30 AUD (19.18 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) | 80 AUD (51.15 USD) |
Bowling | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) | 20 AUD (12.79 USD) |
Mini Golf | 25 CAD (18.25 USD) | 15 AUD (9.59 USD) |
Video Games | 70 CAD (51.10 USD) | 80 AUD (51.15 USD) |
Streaming Services | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) | 15 AUD (9.59 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 30 CAD (21.90 USD) | 30 AUD (19.18 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 300 CAD (219 USD) | 250 AUD (159.85 USD) |
If you lived in Canada, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 1.14 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Canada | Australia |
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Language Classes | 400 CAD (292 USD) | 400 AUD (255.76 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 300 CAD (219 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Art Classes | 40 CAD (29.20 USD) | 30 AUD (19.18 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) | 20 AUD (12.79 USD) |
Music Lessons | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) | 50 AUD (31.97 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) | 40 AUD (25.58 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) | 15 AUD (9.59 USD) |
Educational Software | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) | 200 AUD (127.88 USD) |
If you lived in Canada, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 1.32 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Canada | Australia |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 5,000 CAD (3,650 USD) | 6,000 AUD (3,836.40 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 4,000 CAD (2,920 USD) | 4,800 AUD (3,069.12 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 0.53 CAD per hour (0.39 USD) | 66.67 AUD per hour (42.63 USD) |
Average Bonus | 2,000 CAD (1,460 USD) | 2,000 AUD (1,278.80 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 15 % | 0 to 10 % |
Social Security Contributions | 5 % | 9.5 % |
Pension Contributions | 5 % | 9.5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 70 | 70 |
Median Household Income | 75,000 CAD (54,750 USD) | 8,000 AUD (5,115.20 USD) |
If you lived in Canada, you would earn 4.71 times more salary as compared to Australia.
Indicators | Canada | Australia |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 300 CAD (219 USD) | 300 AUD (191.82 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 120 CAD (87.60 USD) | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 100 CAD (73 USD) | 80 AUD (51.15 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.21 times more in Canada, as compared to Australia.
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