Toronto vs Waterloo: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Toronto, ON and Waterloo, QC.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
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
Canada
Waterloo
C$3,046monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$672 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$4,933 per month · 2020
Published monthly costs side by side
Category
Toronto
Waterloo
Difference
Rent
C$1,562
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$672
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Toronto 132% higher
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$665
State / province · 2023
C$720
State / province · 2023
Toronto 8% lower
Transport
C$994
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$905
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Toronto 10% 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$261
State / province · 2023
C$237
State / province · 2023
Toronto 10% higher
Childcare
C$32
State / province · 2023
C$24
State / province · 2023
Toronto 36% higher
Education
C$168
State / province · 2023
C$83
State / province · 2023
Toronto 104% higher
Leisure
C$429
State / province · 2023
C$406
State / province · 2023
Toronto 6% higher
Reference subtotal
C$4,111
C$3,046
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 Toronto and Waterloo
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- Compare published cost figures for Toronto, ON and Waterloo, QC. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.