Canada
Canada's largest and most multicultural city, with distinct neighborhoods, a world-class food scene, and the iconic CN Tower. A top destination for immigrants worldwide.
#44 of 250
68% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 2 447
Based on NYC = 100 index
Toronto is the 44. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 2 447 for one adult.
Most of that goes on housing, which runs 58% above the median city and adds $ 604 a month: 1br apartment (city center) $ 1 680, 1br apartment (outside center) $ 1 612.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is healthcare, 86% below the median: cold medicine (6 days) $ 4, antibiotics (12 doses) $ 6.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
49 prices on this page come from live scrapers (13 sources, observed October 12, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Toronto, Canada. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/toronto. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (City Center) | 1,680.11 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Craigslist |
| 1BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 1,611.78 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Craigslist |
| 3BR Apartment (City Center) | 2,312.56 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Craigslist |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 2,100.57 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Craigslist |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 11.60 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Pork (1kg) | 8.24 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Beef (1kg) | 12.35 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 22.71 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 12.43 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Milk (1 liter) | 2.50 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.75 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Cheese (1kg) | 10.60 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Butter (200g) | 2.09 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Eggs (12) | 3.59 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Bread (500g) | 1.84 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Voilà by Sobeys |
| Pasta (500g) | 2.24 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Rice (1kg) | 3.11 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Oats (500g) | 2.07 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Voilà by Sobeys |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 3.14 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 3.66 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 4.88 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.82 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Onions (1kg) | 3.07 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Garlic (1kg) | 4.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Voilà by Sobeys |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.12 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Apples (1kg) | 4.12 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.30 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Oranges (1kg) | 3.65 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Lentils (1kg) | 3.05 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.10 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.94 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.64 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices, Voilà by Sobeys |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.20 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Voilà by Sobeys, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Coffee (250g) | 5.71 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Voilà by Sobeys, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 1.16 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Voilà by Sobeys |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.54 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Voilà by Sobeys, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Imported Beer (0.33L) | 5.34 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pub & Bar Drinks Menus |
| One-way Ticket | 2.35 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| Taxi Start | 2.28 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Taxi 1km | 1.23 / km | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.19 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada retail fuel survey |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 21.02 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Telecom Operator Prices, Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 31.50 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Cinema Ticket | 11.21 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices (Americas) |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 4.38 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Global Local Pharmacies |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 41.98 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 27.96 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 107.21 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nike.com (live) |
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