Cost of Living in Toronto vs Dallas

Cost of living in Toronto is 4% higher than in Dallas (without rent).

Rent in Toronto is very similar to Dallas.

Cost of living including rent in Toronto is very similar to Dallas.

Food in Toronto is very similar to Dallas.

Transport in Toronto is 30% more expensive than in Dallas.

Toronto vs. Dallas Comparision

Toronto Dallas
Cost of Living, including rent
2,575 $
2,550 $
Without Rent
1,024 $
988 $
Rent & Utilities
1,551 $
1,562 $
Food
626 $
635 $
Transport
255 $
196 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3,590 $
5,410 $
Quality of Life
94
91
Population
2.8M
1.3M

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Toronto Dallas

Restaurants

Lunch menu,
inexpensive restaurant
16.4 $ 20.5 $
Dinner, for 2 81.8 $ 74.1 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11 $ 11 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.33 $ 5.93 $
Capuccino 4.66 $ 5.35 $
Coke, 330ml 2.14 $ 2.8 $

Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 3.15 $ 0.94 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.6 $ 3.11 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.08 $ 3.97 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.95 $ 3.39 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 14 $ 12.3 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 13 $ 12.3 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14 $ 16.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.01 $ 4.42 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.46 $ 1.52 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.58 $ 4.31 $
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.57 $ 2.76 $
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.82 $ 3.11 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.24 $ 1.64 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.48 $ 3.08 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 14.7 $ 15.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.7 $ 2.67 $
Cigarette pack 14.1 $ 9.72 $

Transport

Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket 2.46 $ 3.02 $
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket 119 $ 97.5 $
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal 1.15 $ 0.82 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.3 $ 19.2 $

Personal Care

Doctor visit, private clinic 69.6 $ 98.2 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 13.9 $ 11.5 $
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz 7.04 $ 5.46 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.36 $ 3.91 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 3.37 $ 2.13 $

Utilities per Month

Utility bill - 1 person,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
80.8 $ 144 $
Utility bill - family,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
124 $ 220 $
Internet plan,
+60 Mbps
50.5 $ 64.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,358 $ 1,280 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,388 $ 2,267 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,664 $ 1,643 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,901 $ 3,063 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 10,232 $ 4,445 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 8,102 $ 2,304 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,590 $ 5,410 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.43 % 6.44 %

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 56.8 $ 40.1 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13.3 $ 13.9 $
Haircut 23.3 $ 24.8 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 99.9 $ 101 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 58.7 $ 57.8 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,200 $ 1,291 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 18,156 $ 26,874 $