Cost of Living in Canada - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Canada
Address: CA

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $1,075 (excluding rent), and $2,393 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,622 (excluding rent), and $4,700 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$18.38 CA$25.54

$11.02 CA$15.32

$30.86 CA$42.90

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$72.8 CA$101

$47.34 CA$65.8

$117 CA$162

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$10.87 CA$15.12

$9.43 CA$13.10

$13.05 CA$18.14

Cappuccino

$3.89 CA$5.40

$2.25 CA$3.13

$5.99 CA$8.33

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.17 CA$3.02

$1.50 CA$2.08

$3.01 CA$4.18

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.69 CA$2.35

$1.31 CA$1.82

$2.54 CA$3.53

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$5.73 CA$7.97

$3.58 CA$4.98

$7.16 CA$9.95

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$6.03 CA$8.38

$4.53 CA$6.29

$9.05 CA$12.58

Milk (1 liter)

$2.22 CA$3.08

$1.10 CA$1.53

$3.83 CA$5.32

White Bread (500g)

$2.80 CA$3.89

$1.66 CA$2.31

$4.53 CA$6.30

Rice (white) (1kg)

$3.72 CA$5.16

$1.70 CA$2.36

$7.39 CA$10.27

Eggs

$3.57 CA$4.96

$2.42 CA$3.37

$5.18 CA$7.19

Local Cheese (1kg)

$11.27 CA$15.67

$5.76 CA$8.01

$25.46 CA$35.39

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$12.09 CA$16.81

$6.37 CA$8.85

$18.77 CA$26.10

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$15.16 CA$21.07

$7.35 CA$10.21

$24.26 CA$33.72

Apples (1kg)

$4.28 CA$5.95

$1.64 CA$2.27

$6.54 CA$9.09

Banana (1kg)

$1.49 CA$2.07

$0.90 CA$1.25

$3.73 CA$5.18

Oranges (1kg)

$3.83 CA$5.32

$1.45 CA$2.01

$7.24 CA$10.06

Tomato (1kg)

$4.12 CA$5.73

$1.46 CA$2.02

$6.43 CA$8.93

Potato (1kg)

$2.65 CA$3.69

$0.72 CA$1.01

$5.04 CA$7.01

Onion (1kg)

$2.69 CA$3.74

$1.28 CA$1.79

$4.83 CA$6.71

Lettuce (1 head)

$2.62 CA$3.64

$1.48 CA$2.06

$3.72 CA$5.17

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.81 CA$2.52

$0.73 CA$1.01

$2.90 CA$4.03

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$14.65 CA$20.36

$11.71 CA$16.28

$18.30 CA$25.44

Wine (Bottle)

$13.04 CA$18.13

$8.70 CA$12.09

$18.33 CA$25.48

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$3.01 CA$4.18

$1.67 CA$2.33

$5.19 CA$7.22

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.41 CA$4.74

$1.87 CA$2.60

$6.00 CA$8.34

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$2.59 CA$3.61

$1.85 CA$2.57

$3.15 CA$4.37

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$75.5 CA$105

$55.3 CA$76.8

$113 CA$157

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$3.52 CA$4.89

$2.85 CA$3.96

$5.99 CA$8.32

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.53 CA$2.12

$1.22 CA$1.70

$2.80 CA$3.89

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$29.01 CA$40.33

$22.36 CA$31.08

$37.27 CA$51.8

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.15 CA$1.60

$1.00 CA$1.39

$1.34 CA$1.87

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$24.6K CA$34.1K

$26.7K CA$37.2K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$20.9K CA$29.0K

$20.4K CA$28.3K

$22.5K CA$31.3K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$157 CA$219

$76.6 CA$106

$300 CA$416

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$46.09 CA$64.1

$25.89 CA$35.98

$74.0 CA$103

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$62.3 CA$86.6

$43.24 CA$60.1

$91.0 CA$127

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$42.85 CA$59.6

$18.26 CA$25.39

$73.0 CA$102

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$18.20 CA$25.30

Cinema Ticket

$11.63 CA$16.16

$9.75 CA$13.55

$16.51 CA$22.94

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$798 CA$1,110

$463 CA$644

$1,338 CA$1,860

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$11.9K CA$16.5K

$5,125 CA$7,124

$21.7K CA$30.1K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$55.5 CA$77.2

$25.58 CA$35.55

$87.7 CA$122

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$42.29 CA$58.8

$22.33 CA$31.04

$70.8 CA$98.4

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$90.0 CA$125

$55.7 CA$77.5

$126 CA$175

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$106 CA$148

$58.1 CA$80.8

$164 CA$227

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,346 CA$1,871

$902 CA$1,253

$1,991 CA$2,768

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,199 CA$1,667

$830 CA$1,154

$1,698 CA$2,360

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,170 CA$3,016

$1,500 CA$2,085

$3,550 CA$4,934

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,825 CA$2,537

$1,155 CA$1,606

$2,691 CA$3,741

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$4,916 CA$6,833

$2,259 CA$3,140

$9,134 CA$12.7K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$3,953 CA$5,494

$2,207 CA$3,067

$7,026 CA$9,766

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$2,974 CA$4,134

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

6.33

4.45

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 11, 2026

By City in Canada

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
51	Drumheller	8000	120	$988	$2,414	$2,096	$4,342	41.46	165.77
52	Drummondville	72089	78	$707	$1,589	$2,271	$3,151	90.12	301.41
53	Duncan BC	-	119	$947	$2,390	$2,256	$4,882	225.03	294.14
54	Edmonton	1010899	111	$1,059	$2,196	$2,588	$4,325	11.07	358.36
55	Edmundston	16437	117	$907	$2,370	$2,613	$4,421	41.89	300.54
56	Elliot Lake, ON	10741	121	$966	$2,436	$2,242	$4,623	27.3	210.45
57	Estevan	11054	113	$977	$2,251	$2,302	$4,284	235.51	196.09
58	Fort Erie, ON	30710	110	$899	$2,173	$1,939	$4,236	204.49	308.09
59	Fort Frances, Ontario	7700	115	$1,137	$2,320	$2,186	$4,629	280.61	249.92
60	Fort McMurray	66573	118	$1,267	$2,360	$2,345	$4,380	39.64	381.39
61	Fort Nelson, BC	3300	117	$986	$2,354	$2,769	$4,502	216.35	86.67
62	Fort Saskatchewan	28624	121	$967	$2,361	$2,658	$4,559	204.59	342.91
63	Fort St John, BC	18609	88	$1,117	$1,739	$2,175	$3,762	40.7	341.38
64	Fredericton	56224	97	$1,008	$1,928	$2,349	$4,023	96.23	390.27
65	Gatineau	291041	105	$981	$2,095	$2,511	$4,199	94.99	374.57
66	Gibsons, BC	4800	113	$854	$2,292	$2,464	$4,218	200.67	248.68
67	Golden, BC	-	90	$1,135	$1,788	$2,513	$3,941	57.81	231.37
68	Granby, QC	62624	109	$1,030	$2,175	$2,196	$3,260	22.5	303.24
69	Grand Bend	-	114	$1,054	$2,249	$2,255	$4,257	202.05	128.31
70	Grand Falls-Windsor	13725	117	$997	$2,362	$2,364	$4,433	254.55	364.68
71	Grande Prairie	63166	116	$1,018	$2,340	$2,614	$4,296	80.84	203.92
72	Grimsby	28883	127	$1,120	$2,506	$2,913	$4,496	51.05	296.57
73	Guelph	131794	134	$1,074	$2,696	$2,657	$4,689	124.44	360.5
74	Hagersville	-	106	$734	$2,118	$2,171	$3,917	26.47	160.47
75	Halifax	403131	125	$1,109	$2,484	$2,678	$4,748	59.64	318.33
76	Hamilton	519949	123	$1,014	$2,490	$2,555	$4,729	138.29	314.34
77	Hammond, Ontario	-	117	$1,120	$2,361	$2,218	$4,455	200.6	273.76
78	Hay River, NT	3600	117	$1,130	$2,321	$2,456	$4,402	118.2	89.69
79	Hazelton	-	117	$1,076	$2,324	$2,639	$4,494	159.05	150.31
80	Hearst	5000	117	$997	$2,302	$2,302	$4,377	199.27	26.96
81	High Level	3200	117	$1,034	$2,382	$2,151	$4,499	162.35	219.46
82	Hope	6200	118	$995	$2,340	$2,371	$4,376	124.28	317.56
83	Humboldt	5700	113	$978	$2,225	$2,448	$4,158	60.9	182.32
84	Inuvik	3200	123	$1,249	$2,447	$3,216	$4,913	31.34	155.21
85	Iqaluit, NU	8000	153	$1,307	$2,991	$3,500	$5,196	73.39	111.54
86	Jasper	4600	115	$932	$2,263	$1,960	$4,310	131.17	189.73
87	Joliette	20484	89	$1,118	$1,803	$2,496	$3,649	143.31	303.39
88	Kamloops	90280	128	$1,114	$2,587	$2,643	$4,817	203.49	313
89	Kanata	-	137	$1,022	$2,754	$2,972	$4,722	118.87	344.37
90	Kelowna	144576	122	$1,088	$2,448	$2,661	$4,840	27.53	333.06
91	Kenora	15096	106	$903	$2,148	$1,915	$4,505	21.8	241.74
92	Kingston	123363	115	$1,018	$2,272	$2,417	$4,277	30.88	318.23
93	Kitchener	256855	126	$1,043	$2,544	$2,628	$4,687	17.07	364.61
94	Labrador City	7400	126	$1,172	$2,460	$2,580	$4,711	22.8	137.67
95	Langley, BC	28963	117	$974	$2,305	$2,552	$4,600	293.6	375.41
96	Laval	438366	113	$1,191	$2,261	$2,214	$3,852	218.19	307.19
97	Lethbridge, AB	83517	101	$1,003	$1,986	$2,499	$3,988	271.94	288.57
98	Lloydminster	-	117	$993	$2,372	$2,019	$4,439	45.28	346.02
99	London	383822	122	$1,016	$2,430	$2,465	$4,518	155.3	356.93
100	Longueuil	254483	111	$1,044	$2,211	$2,232	$3,816	18.03	277.47

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Cost of Living in Canada - Frequently Asked Questions

Canada offers high quality infrastructure and safety, but affordability varies by city. In coastal metropolises, prices tend to be higher; inland towns and smaller cities can offer more bandwidth for housing, utilities, and leisure. The Cost of Living in Canada tends to peak in major hubs yet can feel reasonable in university towns with strong amenities. You’ll value walkable neighborhoods, reliable transit, seasonal activities, and solid healthcare. Prepare for longer leases or housing hunts during peak season, and compare neighborhoods by commute and grocery access. Tip: Map out neighborhoods with good transit links and plan shoulder-season visits to compare rents and lifestyle costs.

Daily life blends practicality with discovery. Housing searches focus on rentals or shared living in neighborhoods with reliable transit, grocery access, and parks. Food options range from local markets to multicultural grocers, with seasonal produce shaping weekly meals. Transit and bike lanes make city travel smooth, while smaller towns may rely more on car trips. Co-working spaces, cafes, and libraries provide flexible work spots, and you’ll find networking meetups across tech and creative scenes. Errands are efficient when you group trips and plan ahead with digital tools. Canada living cost varies by city size and season, so budget for housing, transit, and groceries accordingly. Tip: Prioritize a base with transit access and regular shopping options.

Build a simple budgeting framework: identify fixed costs (housing), variable costs (food, transit, utilities), and leisure; compare neighborhoods by transit access, safety, and green space. In winter, plan for heating and winter gear; in summer, enjoy outdoor markets and longer daylight hours. To save, consider longer leases, monthly transit passes, cooking at home, and shopping at local co-ops or discount grocers. Prioritize neighborhoods with walkability, good public services, and proximity to coworking or remote-work hubs. Seasonal opportunities – short-term gigs, festivals, and language exchanges – can pad your budget without sacrificing quality. Tip: Create a monthly plan that shifts with seasons and keeps core needs front and center.