Powell River vs Toronto: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Powell River, BC and Toronto, ON.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
Canada
Powell River
C$3,690monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$960 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$5,583 per month · 2020
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
Published monthly costs side by side
Category
Powell River
Toronto
Difference
Rent
C$960
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$1,562
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Not comparable
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$711
State / province · 2023
C$665
State / province · 2023
Powell River 7% higher
Transport
C$1,047
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$994
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Powell River 5% higher
Fuel
Included in transport
Included in transport
Not comparable
Internet and mobile
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Healthcare and insurance
C$260
State / province · 2023
C$261
State / province · 2023
About the same
Childcare
C$37
State / province · 2023
C$32
State / province · 2023
Powell River 14% higher
Education
C$178
State / province · 2023
C$168
State / province · 2023
Powell River 5% higher
Leisure
C$498
State / province · 2023
C$429
State / province · 2023
Powell River 16% higher
Reference subtotal
C$3,690
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.
Common questions about Powell River and Toronto
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- Compare published cost figures for Powell River, BC and Toronto, ON. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.