Cost of Living in Canada - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Canada
Address: CA

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $1,083 (excluding rent), and $2,409 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,563 (excluding rent), and $4,649 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$18.70 CA$25.62

$11.22 CA$15.37

$31.41 CA$43.04

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$74.4 CA$102

$48.37 CA$66.3

$119 CA$163

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$11.14 CA$15.26

$9.66 CA$13.23

$13.37 CA$18.32

Cappuccino

$3.75 CA$5.13

$2.17 CA$2.97

$5.78 CA$7.92

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

$2.12 CA$2.90

$1.46 CA$2.00

$2.94 CA$4.02

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.75 CA$2.40

$1.35 CA$1.85

$2.63 CA$3.60

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$5.95 CA$8.15

$3.72 CA$5.09

$7.44 CA$10.19

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$6.07 CA$8.31

$4.55 CA$6.24

$9.11 CA$12.47

Milk (1 liter)

$2.21 CA$3.03

$1.10 CA$1.50

$3.81 CA$5.22

White Bread (500g)

$2.70 CA$3.70

$1.60 CA$2.20

$4.38 CA$6.00

Rice (white) (1kg)

$3.63 CA$4.98

$1.66 CA$2.27

$7.23 CA$9.90

Eggs

$3.57 CA$4.89

$2.42 CA$3.32

$5.17 CA$7.09

Local Cheese (1kg)

$11.60 CA$15.89

$5.93 CA$8.12

$26.19 CA$35.88

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$12.17 CA$16.67

$6.41 CA$8.78

$18.89 CA$25.88

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$15.29 CA$20.95

$7.41 CA$10.16

$24.47 CA$33.53

Apples (1kg)

$4.32 CA$5.92

$1.65 CA$2.26

$6.60 CA$9.05

Banana (1kg)

$1.50 CA$2.06

$0.91 CA$1.24

$3.76 CA$5.15

Oranges (1kg)

$3.87 CA$5.30

$1.46 CA$2.00

$7.32 CA$10.03

Tomato (1kg)

$4.28 CA$5.86

$1.51 CA$2.07

$6.68 CA$9.15

Potato (1kg)

$2.79 CA$3.82

$0.76 CA$1.04

$5.30 CA$7.26

Onion (1kg)

$2.62 CA$3.59

$1.25 CA$1.71

$4.70 CA$6.45

Lettuce (1 head)

$2.63 CA$3.61

$1.49 CA$2.05

$3.74 CA$5.13

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.79 CA$2.46

$0.72 CA$0.99

$2.88 CA$3.94

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$14.95 CA$20.48

$11.95 CA$16.38

$18.68 CA$25.60

Wine (Bottle)

$12.91 CA$17.69

$8.61 CA$11.79

$17.92 CA$24.55

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$3.03 CA$4.16

$1.69 CA$2.32

$5.24 CA$7.18

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.39 CA$4.64

$1.86 CA$2.55

$5.96 CA$8.17

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$2.60 CA$3.56

$1.85 CA$2.54

$3.15 CA$4.31

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$78.0 CA$107

$57.1 CA$78.2

$116 CA$159

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$3.40 CA$4.65

$2.75 CA$3.76

$5.78 CA$7.92

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.55 CA$2.12

$1.24 CA$1.70

$2.84 CA$3.89

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$28.12 CA$38.52

$21.67 CA$29.69

$36.13 CA$49.49

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.16 CA$1.58

$1.01 CA$1.38

$1.35 CA$1.85

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

$25.1K CA$34.4K

$27.4K CA$37.5K

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

$20.5K CA$28.0K

$20.0K CA$27.3K

$22.1K CA$30.3K

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

$157 CA$216

$76.6 CA$105

$300 CA$411

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

$45.83 CA$62.8

$25.74 CA$35.27

$73.6 CA$101

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$62.4 CA$85.5

$43.29 CA$59.3

$91.1 CA$125

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$43.42 CA$59.5

$18.51 CA$25.36

$74.0 CA$101

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$17.87 CA$24.49

Cinema Ticket

$11.55 CA$15.83

$9.69 CA$13.28

$16.40 CA$22.47

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

$806 CA$1,104

$467 CA$640

$1,351 CA$1,851

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$12.2K CA$16.6K

$5,248 CA$7,189

$22.2K CA$30.4K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$55.3 CA$75.8

$25.46 CA$34.88

$87.3 CA$120

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$42.55 CA$58.3

$22.47 CA$30.78

$71.2 CA$97.5

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$89.1 CA$122

$55.2 CA$75.6

$124 CA$170

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$108 CA$148

$59.1 CA$81.0

$166 CA$228

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,367 CA$1,873

$916 CA$1,255

$2,022 CA$2,771

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,202 CA$1,647

$832 CA$1,140

$1,701 CA$2,331

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,177 CA$2,983

$1,505 CA$2,062

$3,561 CA$4,879

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,891 CA$2,590

$1,197 CA$1,639

$2,787 CA$3,819

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$5,050 CA$6,919

$2,402 CA$3,291

$9,337 CA$12.8K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$4,046 CA$5,544

$2,309 CA$3,164

$7,243 CA$9,923

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$3,008 CA$4,121

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: March 2, 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)
151	Quesnel	10007	123	$1,020	$2,432	$2,689	$4,531	25.64	354.96
152	Red Deer	100418	110	$918	$2,180	$2,653	$3,973	39.33	301.93
153	Regina	215106	104	$1,062	$2,041	$2,597	$4,321	80.08	234.65
154	Revelstoke	-	122	$1,017	$2,402	$2,350	$4,589	309.3	276.36
155	Richmond	198309	127	$1,122	$2,592	$2,666	$4,971	106.78	344.89
156	Richmond Hill	202022	152	$1,023	$3,043	$2,773	$5,311	252.51	385.19
157	Rimouski,QC	46935	76	$936	$1,482	$1,938	$2,987	27.85	273.24
158	Rouyn-Noranda, QC	42313	117	$1,056	$2,305	$2,105	$4,352	351.07	281.04
159	Saanich	117735	130	$994	$2,614	$2,777	$4,553	148.12	335.18
160	Sackville, New Brunswick	-	118	$898	$2,309	$1,951	$4,153	232.26	304.23
161	Saguenay	144723	66	$848	$1,324	$2,159	$3,316	94.28	301.95
162	Saint Andrews	-	117	$1,126	$2,338	$2,320	$4,502	136.29	733.37
163	Saint John, New Brunswick	70063	105	$1,100	$2,104	$2,208	$3,957	149.67	372.48
164	Saint-Jérôme	80213	117	$927	$2,351	$2,352	$4,472	73.66	345.63
165	Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, QC	42787	110	$855	$2,243	$2,398	$4,275	143.44	321.68
166	Salmon Arm, BC	17464	115	$988	$2,273	$2,248	$4,232	136.58	309.02
167	Sarnia	71594	100	$859	$1,968	$2,010	$3,754	79.36	341.02
168	Saskatoon	246376	111	$1,123	$2,237	$2,782	$4,466	247.54	303.42
169	Sault Ste. Marie	73368	101	$946	$2,018	$2,376	$4,014	83.3	342.54
170	Scarborough	-	131	$1,038	$2,599	$2,591	$4,456	21.28	420.41
171	Sechelt	10847	118	$1,000	$2,405	$2,539	$4,631	178.84	256.22
172	Sherbrooke	172950	86	$1,007	$1,742	$2,497	$3,562	122.2	278.25
173	Simcoe, ON	14777	116	$861	$2,271	$2,381	$5,109	55.29	185.93
174	Smithers	5400	117	$888	$2,296	$2,251	$4,406	15.56	183.74
175	Spruce Grove	37645	118	$857	$2,345	$1,907	$4,190	80.91	398.99
176	Squamish, BC	19512	135	$1,112	$2,650	$2,149	$5,433	37.54	308.11
177	St. Albert, AB	68232	122	$952	$2,471	$2,600	$3,837	192.98	393.26
178	St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador	110525	105	$1,157	$2,072	$2,693	$4,173	75.49	376.05
179	St. Thomas	38909	117	$915	$2,284	$2,276	$4,359	29.63	341.88
180	St.Catharines	133113	116	$908	$2,327	$2,167	$4,065	180.19	295.86
181	Stephenville	6600	118	$1,069	$2,302	$2,850	$4,419	57.81	292.26
182	Stratford, ON	31465	102	$1,054	$2,014	$2,494	$4,503	263.38	237.4
183	Sudbury	161531	113	$1,119	$2,223	$2,565	$4,492	57.03	253.1
184	Summerland	11000	115	$1,078	$2,267	$2,568	$4,269	86.61	397.05
185	Summerside, PE	16001	93	$1,093	$1,886	$2,166	$3,545	67.23	253.57
186	Surrey	517887	137	$1,157	$2,744	$2,807	$5,518	48.25	373.96
187	Swift Current	18000	118	$840	$2,335	$1,993	$4,335	49.78	222.44
188	Sydney, NS	30960	93	$1,067	$1,846	$2,148	$3,860	30.23	322.82
189	Terrace	-	97	$1,072	$1,924	$2,585	$3,859	31.35	246.06
190	Thetford Mines	26072	106	$847	$2,105	$2,223	$3,093	200.29	292.81
191	Thompson	12829	93	$1,140	$1,825	$2,395	$3,741	114.07	220.51
192	Thunder Bay	107909	119	$970	$2,412	$2,701	$4,740	180.41	268.08
193	Timmins, ON	41788	103	$1,069	$2,103	$2,482	$4,006	127.38	247.99
194	Tofino	2200	119	$993	$2,429	$2,281	$5,928	48.67	181.86
195	Toronto	2731571	140	$1,112	$2,817	$2,773	$5,386	82.9	402.83
196	Trois-Rivieres, QC	139163	72	$915	$1,441	$2,548	$3,663	44.84	309.39
197	Truro	12954	117	$913	$2,359	$2,331	$4,432	41.02	268.27
198	Vancouver	631486	143	$1,134	$2,834	$2,741	$5,485	134.36	347.68
199	Vanderhoof	4500	117	$905	$2,322	$2,761	$4,389	155.36	216.23
200	Vaughan	323103	130	$950	$2,576	$2,334	$5,055	197.24	392.88

Canada Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

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.