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Burlington vs Toronto

Canada vs Canada · 58 km apart

Burlington

Canada

$1,463 ($1,076)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Toronto

Canada

$1,952 ($1,435)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseBurlingtonTorontoCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$9.90$12.87Burlington
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$39.60$51.48Burlington
Cappuccino$2.97$3.86Burlington
Monthly groceries (single person)$224$292Burlington
Monthly public transport pass$36.30$47.19Burlington
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$95.70$124Burlington
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$27.72$36.04Burlington
Fitness club membership$27.72$36.04Burlington
Cinema ticket$7.26$9.44Burlington
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$598$830Burlington
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$416$577Burlington
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,248$1,732Burlington
Total single-person budget$1,076$1,435Burlington
Average net salary$3,200$4,160

Verdict

Burlington is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Burlington runs about $1,076 versus $1,435 in Toronto — a difference of roughly 33%.

Salary-adjusted, Toronto leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Burlington  ·  Full cost of living in Toronto

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burlington cheaper than Toronto?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $1,076 per month in Burlington versus $1,435 in Toronto — about 33% less.
How far is Burlington from Toronto?
The straight-line distance between Burlington and Toronto is approximately 58 km (36 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Burlington or Toronto?
The estimated average net salary is $3,200 in Burlington and $4,160 in Toronto. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,124 in Burlington versus $2,725 in Toronto per month.