Toronto vs New York Cost of Living
Toronto (Canada) · Overall index 67.1 — New York (United States) · Overall index 100.0
Summary
- Overall, New York is 49% more expensive than Toronto.
- Rent in New York is 102% more expensive than in Toronto.
- Dining out in New York is 43% more expensive than in Toronto.
| Item | Toronto | New York | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +102% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,981 | $4,328 | +118% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,407 | $2,796 | +99% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,672 | $7,980 | +117% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,749 | $4,915 | +79% |
| Groceries | +35% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.19 | $1.48 | +24% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.39 | $4.03 | +19% |
| Rice (1kg) | $4.39 | $5.54 | +26% |
| Eggs (12) | $4.27 | $5.18 | +21% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.2 | $16.5 | +47% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.45 | $13.6 | +44% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $14 | $22.8 | +63% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.7 | $6.73 | +43% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.87 | $2.56 | +37% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.71 | $5.31 | +43% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.59 | $6.04 | +32% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.56 | $3.01 | +18% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.05 | $3.09 | +51% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.32 | $2.85 | +23% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.89 | $2.81 | +49% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $12.4 | $17 | +37% |
| Transport | +34% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.15 | $2.75 | +28% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $94.1 | $145 | +54% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.85 | $4.13 | +45% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.46 | $2.06 | +41% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.8 | $0.93 | +16% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $22,934 | $29,178 | +27% |
| Dining out | +43% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $15.9 | $25.5 | +60% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $100 | $140 | +40% |
| Fast food combo meal | $9.49 | $12.7 | +34% |
| Cappuccino | $3.96 | $5.58 | +41% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.93 | $3.23 | +67% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.65 | $8.19 | +45% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $6.42 | $8.34 | +30% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.79 | $2.48 | +39% |
| Telecom | +19% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $54.7 | $64.2 | +17% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $58 | $66.9 | +15% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.28 | $0.38 | +36% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $13.3 | $14.9 | +12% |
| Utilities & household | +35% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $147 | $173 | +18% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.19 | $0.25 | +32% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.15 | $4.81 | +16% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.14 | $1.75 | +54% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $16.6 | $23.6 | +42% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $73.8 | $94.7 | +28% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $11.3 | $16.6 | +47% |
| Men's haircut | $24.9 | $36.8 | +48% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20.1 | $25.1 | +25% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,657 | $2,473 | +49% |
3,051 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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