Canada vs United States
United States is about 15% pricier than Canada overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 85.4 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in restaurants & hotels. On quality of life, Canada scores higher (94 vs 91 of 100).
Metric Canada United States
Price level (US=100) 85.4 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $64,610 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $63,630 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 2.4% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Canada United States
Housing & utilities 201 215
Food 146 117
Transport 128 116
Restaurants & hotels 151 142
Health 150 208
Communication 303 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Canada United States
Quality-of-life score 94/100 91/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.0 5.8
Internet users 94% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Canada more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 15% pricier than Canada overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Canada would cost roughly $117,000 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Canada or United States?
Canada scores higher, 94 vs 91 out of 100.
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