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Berlin vs Toronto: cost of living

Compare published cost figures for Berlin, Germany and Toronto, ON.

At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.

Germany

Berlin

€1,350monthly reference subtotal

Reference periods: 2025.

Missing essentials: Utilities, Groceries, Transport, Internet and mobile, Healthcare and insurance.

Rents in selected neighbourhoods €1,350 per month · 2025 · Selected area

Sources for Berlin →

Canada

Toronto

C$4,111monthly reference subtotal

Reference periods: 2021, 2023.

Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.

Tenant shelter costs C$1,562 per month · 2021 · Local

Median household income C$7,000 per month · 2020

Sources for Toronto →

Published monthly costs side by side

Category Berlin Toronto Difference
Rent
€1,350 Selected area · 2025 · Rents in selected neighbourhoods
C$1,562 Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Not comparable
Utilities
No published figure
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
No published figure
C$665 State / province · 2023
Not comparable
Transport
No published figure
C$994 State / province · 2023 Includes vehicle purchases
Not comparable
Fuel
No published figure
Included in transport
Not comparable
Internet and mobile
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Healthcare and insurance
No published figure
C$261 State / province · 2023
Not comparable
Childcare
No published figure
C$32 State / province · 2023
Not comparable
Education
No published figure
C$168 State / province · 2023
Not comparable
Leisure
No published figure
C$429 State / province · 2023
Not comparable
Reference subtotal
€1,350
C$4,111
Not comparable

Subtotals add the available figures for each place. National or regional figures may be used where city data is limited. Use the reference periods and areas to decide how relevant the figures are to your move. Currency conversions use 1 CAD = 0.6346 EUR (ECB reference rate, 2026-11-13).

Common questions about Berlin and Toronto

Is Berlin cheaper than Toronto?
Compare published cost figures for Berlin, Germany and Toronto, ON. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.

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