Cost of living in Bedford is 19% lower than in Toronto (without rent).
Rent in Bedford is 4% more expensive than in Toronto.
Cost of living including rent in Bedford is 5% lower than in Toronto.
Food in Bedford is 3% cheaper than in Toronto.
Transport in Bedford is 80% cheaper than in Toronto.
| Bedford | Toronto | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bedford | Toronto | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.3 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 78.2 $ | 81.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.8 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.54 $ | 6.33 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.9 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.48 $ | 2.14 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.38 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.83 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.11 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 14 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 13 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.1 $ | 14 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.75 $ | 4.01 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.42 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.94 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.7 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.34 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.1 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.16 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.34 $ | 14.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.01 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 57.1 $ | 119 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.91 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.7 $ | 16.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 147 $ | 69.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.17 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.01 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.16 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.97 $ | 3.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 80.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
188 $ | 124 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
78.1 $ | 50.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,363 $ | 1,358 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,188 $ | 2,388 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,596 $ | 1,664 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,563 $ | 2,901 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,761 $ | 10,232 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,269 $ | 8,102 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,576 $ | 3,590 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.44 % | 6.43 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.4 $ | 56.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.4 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Haircut | 18.6 $ | 23.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.4 $ | 99.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.4 $ | 58.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,384 $ | 1,200 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 17,801 $ | 18,156 $ |