SydneyA$2,058
Local · 2021 Census · Existing tenancies
TorontoC$1,562
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Not comparable
💡 Utilities
SydneyNo published figure
TorontoIncluded in rent
Not comparable
🛒 Groceries
SydneyNo published figure
TorontoC$665
State / province · 2023
Not comparable
🚇 Transport
SydneyA$944
State / province · July 2015–June 2016
Includes vehicle purchases
TorontoC$994
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Wider-area figures shown for context
⛽ Fuel
SydneyIncluded in transport
TorontoIncluded in transport
Not comparable
📶 Internet and mobile
SydneyNo published figure
TorontoNo published figure
Not comparable
🩺 Healthcare and insurance
SydneyA$378
State / province · July 2015–June 2016
TorontoC$261
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
🧸 Childcare
SydneyA$99
State / province · July 2015–June 2016
TorontoC$32
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
🎓 Education
SydneyA$193
State / province · July 2015–June 2016
TorontoC$168
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
🎟 Leisure
SydneyA$786
State / province · July 2015–June 2016
TorontoC$429
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Reference subtotal
SydneyA$4,459
TorontoC$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 = 1.0336 AUD (ECB reference rate, 2026-11-13).
Common questions about Sydney and Toronto
Is Sydney cheaper than Toronto?
Compare published cost figures for Sydney, NSW and Toronto, ON. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
