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Toronto vs Edmonton

Canada vs Canada · 2,700 km apart

Toronto

Canada

$1,952 ($1,435)

single / month

VS

Edmonton

Canada

$1,690 ($1,242)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseTorontoEdmontonCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$12.87$11.29Edmonton
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$51.48$45.14Edmonton
Cappuccino$3.86$3.39Edmonton
Monthly groceries (single person)$292$256Edmonton
Monthly public transport pass$47.19$41.38Edmonton
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$124$109Edmonton
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$36.04$31.60Edmonton
Fitness club membership$36.04$31.60Edmonton
Cinema ticket$9.44$8.28Edmonton
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$830$704Edmonton
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$577$490Edmonton
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,732$1,470Edmonton
Total single-person budget$1,435$1,242Edmonton
Average net salary$4,160$3,648

Verdict

Edmonton is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Toronto runs about $1,435 versus $1,242 in Edmonton — a difference of roughly 13%.

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 Toronto  ·  Full cost of living in Edmonton

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Toronto cheaper than Edmonton?
No. Toronto costs an estimated $1,435 per month for a single person, about 13% more than Edmonton at $1,242.
How far is Toronto from Edmonton?
The straight-line distance between Toronto and Edmonton is approximately 2,700 km (1,678 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Toronto or Edmonton?
The estimated average net salary is $4,160 in Toronto and $3,648 in Edmonton. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,725 in Toronto versus $2,406 in Edmonton per month.