Australia vs Canada
Australia is about 6% pricier than Canada overall, with a price level of 90.9 versus 85.4 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Australia scores higher (96 vs 94 of 100).
Metric Australia Canada
Price level (US=100) 90.9 85.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $72,111 $64,610
GNI / capita (PPP) $69,600 $63,630
Inflation (YoY) 3.2% 2.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Australia Canada
Housing & utilities 257 201
Food 148 146
Transport 136 128
Restaurants & hotels 187 151
Health 194 150
Communication 115 303
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Australia Canada
Quality-of-life score 96/100 94/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 82 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 2.0
Internet users 96% 94%
Frequently asked
Is Australia more expensive than Canada?
Australia is more expensive: about 6% pricier than Canada overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Canada?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Australia would cost roughly $94,000 in Canada, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Australia or Canada?
Australia scores higher, 96 vs 94 out of 100.
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