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)
201	Vernon, BC	-	118	$961	$2,335	$2,411	$4,069	180.87	332.55
202	Victoria	85792	134	$1,174	$2,663	$2,841	$5,458	52.27	341.27
203	Victoriaville, QC	47760	113	$984	$2,225	$2,483	$4,302	198.64	237.02
204	Warman	12419	119	$1,113	$2,394	$2,619	$4,469	271.65	205.71
205	Waterloo	121436	120	$959	$2,436	$2,332	$4,630	93.1	351.57
206	Welland	52293	103	$910	$2,037	$2,630	$4,096	44.72	297.39
207	West Kelowna	36078	133	$1,030	$2,668	$2,488	$4,851	88.87	333.43
208	Whistler	14000	118	$917	$2,344	$2,362	$5,861	53.44	265.78
209	Whitby, ON	128377	152	$1,115	$3,099	$2,459	$5,022	268.19	407.82
210	White Rock, BC	21939	139	$1,171	$2,778	$2,940	$5,100	54.6	328.86
211	Whitehorse	27889	140	$1,264	$2,785	$3,245	$5,361	73.78	104.81
212	Williams Lake, BC	10753	106	$1,049	$2,078	$2,327	$3,866	63.67	272.19
213	Windsor	217188	121	$943	$2,423	$2,381	$4,447	103.39	339.27
214	Windsor, NS	217188	116	$883	$2,268	$2,314	$4,312	191.85	275.75
215	Winnipeg	663617	110	$1,030	$2,195	$2,531	$4,156	22.35	350.61
216	Wolfville	4300	97	$928	$1,946	$2,384	$4,299	13.99	263.91
217	Woodstock	41000	105	$703	$2,095	$2,093	$4,160	117.54	252.73
218	Yarmouth	6500	116	$1,065	$2,273	$2,182	$3,834	46.75	294.13
219	Yellowknife	19234	151	$1,340	$3,001	$3,244	$5,461	206.76	142.91
220	Yorkton	15669	122	$905	$2,397	$2,244	$3,911	93.34	172.28

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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.