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Primate vs Toronto: cost of living

Compare published cost figures for Primate, SK and Toronto, ON.

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

Canada

Primate

C$2,937monthly reference subtotal

Reference periods: 2023.

Missing essentials: Rent, Internet and mobile.

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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 Primate Toronto Difference
Rent
No published figure
C$1,562 Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Not comparable
Utilities
C$292 State / province · 2023
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$794 State / province · 2023
C$665 State / province · 2023
Primate 19% higher
Transport
C$1,073 State / province · 2023 Includes vehicle purchases
C$994 State / province · 2023 Includes vehicle purchases
Primate 8% 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$273 State / province · 2023
C$261 State / province · 2023
Primate 5% higher
Childcare
C$33 State / province · 2023
C$32 State / province · 2023
Primate 1% higher
Education
C$96 State / province · 2023
C$168 State / province · 2023
Primate 43% lower
Leisure
C$376 State / province · 2023
C$429 State / province · 2023
Primate 12% lower
Reference subtotal
C$2,937
C$4,111
Not comparable

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Compare published cost figures for Primate, SK and Toronto, ON. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.

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