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)
101	Maple Ridge	90990	125	$1,171	$2,530	$2,875	$5,019	168.4	353.26
102	Marathon	3300	122	$915	$2,426	$2,228	$4,486	130.63	311.01
103	Markham	338503	138	$1,019	$2,725	$2,545	$5,088	97.33	372.36
104	Marmora, ON	-	115	$1,065	$2,302	$2,700	$4,454	79.75	101.87
105	Meadow Lake, SK	-	123	$1,136	$2,467	$2,350	$4,695	156.11	185.61
106	Medicine Hat	56997	93	$847	$1,849	$2,434	$3,725	77.55	294.78
107	Milton	110128	155	$1,241	$3,070	$2,772	$5,325	59.57	316.23
108	Miramichi	17692	114	$1,105	$2,275	$2,040	$4,348	97.78	342.11
109	Mississauga	721599	142	$1,029	$2,856	$2,580	$5,152	91.52	367.46
110	Moncton	80000	99	$1,011	$2,009	$2,471	$3,957	87.35	406.89
111	Mont-Laurier	-	111	$995	$2,204	$2,587	$4,318	193.41	186.82
112	Montmagny	10999	118	$974	$2,320	$2,633	$4,450	54.84	213.87
113	Montreal	1762949	104	$1,039	$2,045	$2,635	$4,186	54.81	305.31
114	Moose Jaw, SK	33890	90	$1,013	$1,810	$2,591	$3,925	300.11	272.76
115	Morden, MB	9000	113	$1,054	$2,291	$2,048	$4,218	12.79	255.36
116	Morrisburg, Ontario	-	117	$1,067	$2,354	$2,557	$4,334	61.98	77.72
117	Nakusp	-	117	$1,015	$2,290	$2,299	$4,410	125.06	110.98
118	Nanaimo, BC	-	118	$1,073	$2,356	$2,522	$4,514	118.51	322.97
119	Nelson BC	-	118	$1,180	$2,367	$2,789	$4,100	-	-
120	New Glasgow Nova Scotia	-	102	$868	$2,028	$2,392	$4,124	-	-
121	New Westminster	58000	125	$1,107	$2,479	$2,229	$5,231	87.43	358.78
122	Newmarket, ON	87942	134	$1,181	$2,701	$2,438	$4,741	98.01	400.32
123	Niagara Falls	93000	114	$1,129	$2,227	$2,729	$4,351	144.34	301.89
124	North Battleford	13888	116	$882	$2,334	$2,285	$4,093	256.85	202.59
125	North Bay	51553	120	$930	$2,420	$2,628	$4,811	75.93	304.29
126	North Vancouver	48200	143	$922	$2,854	$2,550	$6,116	154.11	353.19
127	Oakville	193832	130	$1,090	$2,636	$2,662	$5,179	168.66	328.35
128	Okotoks	-	116	$1,010	$2,342	$2,122	$4,130	49.94	300.65
129	Orangeville	28900	110	$832	$2,225	$1,979	$3,948	17.3	326.78
130	Orillia, ON	30546	123	$1,101	$2,430	$2,330	$4,964	205.05	289.46
131	Oshawa	159458	129	$1,152	$2,569	$2,794	$4,974	42.26	415.78
132	Ottawa	1000000	125	$1,066	$2,463	$2,643	$4,591	302.97	344.37
133	Owen Sound	21341	103	$898	$2,036	$2,738	$4,326	126.29	358.78
134	Parksville	13642	113	$943	$2,218	$2,346	$4,747	236.36	269.47
135	Parry Sound	6800	122	$742	$2,444	$2,076	$3,925	22.85	426.29
136	Peace River, AB	-	117	$881	$2,305	$2,423	$4,418	72.02	79.18
137	Penticton	43313	105	$1,031	$2,083	$2,329	$4,085	35.18	369.27
138	Peterborough	81032	118	$860	$2,316	$2,607	$4,173	129.06	366.6
139	Pickering, ON	91771	139	$970	$2,773	$2,468	$4,739	122.73	412.16
140	Picton	-	115	$1,070	$2,258	$2,597	$4,326	78.56	122.5
141	Pincher Creek, AB	-	117	$982	$2,377	$2,280	$4,333	27.26	326.71
142	Port Alberni	17743	93	$1,002	$1,858	$1,965	$4,086	42.68	350.65
143	Port Coquitlam, BC	61498	137	$1,059	$2,785	$2,318	$4,555	164.62	331.58
144	Port Hardy	4100	117	$977	$2,326	$2,765	$4,396	150.38	222.31
145	Port Perry	-	111	$930	$2,174	$2,127	$4,296	147.49	150.17
146	Powell River, BC	13157	118	$1,156	$2,366	$3,057	$4,480	106.83	283.49
147	Prince Albert	35129	87	$829	$1,750	$2,199	$3,370	39.19	257.08
148	Prince George	71974	111	$1,106	$2,198	$2,328	$4,522	177.77	352.05
149	Prince Rupert, BC	12220	102	$1,148	$2,036	$2,381	$4,321	32.22	145.22
150	Quebec City	530168	98	$1,052	$1,926	$2,512	$3,773	70.29	328.62

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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.