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Marlborough vs. Toronto Cost of Living Summary

Marlborough is 5.6% more expensive than Toronto.

Restaurants
pay 22.4% more in Marlborough
Groceries
pay 25.5% less in Marlborough
Transportation
pay 15.3% less in Marlborough
Housing
pay 35.2% more in Marlborough
Childcare
pay 2.6 times more in Marlborough
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.7% more in Marlborough
Clothing
pay 41.1% less in Marlborough

The cost of childcare, housing, restaurants, and entertainment and sports in Marlborough are more expensive than in Toronto. Expenses including clothing, groceries, and transportation are lower in Marlborough. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Marlborough.

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Marlborough vs. Toronto Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Marlborough instead of Toronto, you would:

pay 22.4% more for restaurants

 
Toronto
Marlborough
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $17.53
CA$24.75
$20.00
 
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
 $10.52
CA$14.85
$13.00
 
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $2.08
CA$2.93
$2.83
 
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pay 25.5% less for groceries

 
Toronto
Marlborough
Bread
1 loaf
 $2.74
CA$3.87
$2.72
 
Local cheese (8 oz) $4.56
CA$6.44
$6.22
 
Milk (1 gallon) $9.44
CA$13.33
$3.26
 
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pay 15.3% less for transportation

 
Toronto
Marlborough
Gasoline (1 gallon) $4.68
CA$6.60
$3.76
 
Monthly public transit pass $109.41
CA$154.46
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New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $27,760.48
CA$39,188.08
$25,000.00
 
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pay 35.2% more for housing

 
Toronto
Marlborough
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
 $47.87
CA$67.57
$47.50
 
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $1,584.56
CA$2,236.84
$2,169.00
 
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $1,416.89
CA$2,000.15
$1,897.50
 
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pay 2.6 times more for childcare

 
Toronto
Marlborough
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $824.14
CA$1,163.40
$2,138.00
 
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $23,500.21
CA$33,174.07
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pay 2.7% more for entertainment and sports

 
Toronto
Marlborough
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $6.31
CA$8.91
$6.00
 
Cappuccino in mid-range area $3.97
CA$5.61
$5.20
 
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
 $14.03
CA$19.80
$13.24
 
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pay 41.1% less for clothing

 
Toronto
Marlborough
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
 $51.64
CA$72.90
$38.50
 
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
 $39.51
CA$55.77
$16.33
 
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
 $98.10
CA$138.48
$65.00
 
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