Q22. Living Expenses in Australia and Canada?

Cost of Living Comparison: Canada vs. Australia

Grocery Costs:

Canada: The average monthly grocery cost for a family of two is around CAD $600-$800.

Australia: The average monthly grocery cost for a family of two is around AUD $800-$1,000. Overall, grocery costs tend to be slightly higher in Australia compared to Canada.

Transportation:

Canada: The average monthly public transportation cost for a family of two is around CAD $150-$250. Owning a car can cost an additional CAD $500-$800 per month for fuel, insurance, and maintenance.

Australia: The average monthly public transportation cost for a family of two is around AUD $150-$300. Owning a car can cost an additional AUD $600-$900 per month for fuel, insurance, and maintenance. Transportation costs are generally comparable between the two countries.

Insurance:

Canada: The average monthly health insurance cost for a family of two is around CAD $150-$300, depending on the coverage.

Australia: The average monthly health insurance cost for a family of two is around AUD $200-$400, depending on the coverage. Health insurance costs are generally higher in Australia compared to Canada.

Rent and Utilities:

Canada: The average monthly rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in a major city is around CAD $1,500-$2,500. Utilities (electricity, water, internet) can cost an additional CAD $200-$400 per month.

Australia: The average monthly rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in a major city is around AUD $2,000-$3,000. Utilities (electricity, water, internet) can cost an additional AUD $300-$500 per month.

Other Expenses:

Canada: Costs for childcare, education, and healthcare are generally lower compared to Australia.

Australia: Costs for entertainment, dining out, and travel tend to be cheaper compared to Canada.

Top 5 Grocery Stores in Canada:

  1. Loblaws
  2. Sobeys
  3. Metro
  4. Safeway
  5. Real Canadian Superstore

Top 5 Grocery Stores in Australia:

  1. Woolworths
  2. Coles
  3. Aldi
  4. IGA
  5. Costco