Canada vs Japan
Canada is about 26% pricier than Japan overall, with a price level of 85.4 versus 63.4 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in restaurants & hotels. On quality of life, Japan scores higher (96 vs 94 of 100).
Metric Canada Japan
Price level (US=100) 85.4 63.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $64,610 $52,039
GNI / capita (PPP) $63,630 $55,490
Inflation (YoY) 2.4% 2.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Canada Japan
Housing & utilities 201 177
Food 146 191
Transport 128 150
Restaurants & hotels 151 148
Health 150 97
Communication 303 227
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Canada Japan
Quality-of-life score 94/100 96/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.0 0.2
Internet users 94% 86%
Frequently asked
Is Canada more expensive than Japan?
Canada is more expensive: about 26% pricier than Japan overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Japan?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Canada would cost roughly $74,000 in Japan, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Canada or Japan?
Japan scores higher, 96 vs 94 out of 100.
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