Toronto, Canada, Canada — cost of living
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Toronto, Canada

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Toronto, Canada

About Toronto, Canada

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$1,049
C$1,418.23
Family of 4 / mo
$2,702
C$3,651.02
Avg salary (after tax)
$5,354
C$7,235.19

Toronto is the most populous city in Canada and the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. It is located on a harbour at the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. The city is the fourth-most populous city in North America, behind Mexico City, New York City, and Los Angeles, with a census population of 2,794,356 as of 2021. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is constituted of Toronto proper and four surrounding regions, Peel, York, Durham, and Halton, and has a population of 6,712,341, while the Toronto census metropolitan area (CMA), with a somewhat different definition, has a population of 7,106,379. Toronto is an international centre of business, finance, arts, sports, and culture, and is recognized as one of the most multicultural and cosmopolitan cities in the world.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $170.92
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $68.62
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $116.09
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $179.65

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $3.68
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $7,235

Food - Beverages

  • CappuccinoUSD $6.87
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $10.08
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $12.95
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $3.6
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $2.91

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $28.78
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $143.9
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $17.27

Food - Grocery

  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $23.65
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $24.84
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $6.11
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.42
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $5.9
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $6.39
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $4.71
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $4.26
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $4.14
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $2.76
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $21.59
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $25.32
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $5.29
  • Dozen EggsUSD $5.33
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $21.4
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $9.1
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $5.22

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $5,006
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $4,192
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $1,721
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $1,324
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $3,050
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $2,646

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $92.89
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $2,361
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $30.68
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $21.59
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $38,558

Transportation

  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $44.6
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $37,043
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $4.68
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $6.19
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $224.5
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $4.06
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $40,294

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $108.67
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $217.18

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

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