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)
201	Vernon, BC	-	118	$970	$2,329	$2,390	$3,984	180.87	332.55
202	Victoria	85792	134	$1,152	$2,656	$2,877	$5,400	52.27	341.27
203	Victoriaville, QC	47760	113	$967	$2,215	$2,464	$4,324	198.64	237.02
204	Warman	12419	119	$979	$2,412	$2,909	$4,488	271.65	205.71
205	Waterloo	121436	120	$948	$2,363	$2,353	$4,693	93.1	351.57
206	Welland	52293	103	$1,062	$2,073	$2,292	$4,092	44.72	297.39
207	West Kelowna	36078	133	$1,015	$2,712	$2,647	$4,869	88.87	333.43
208	Whistler	14000	117	$884	$2,371	$2,580	$5,774	53.44	265.78
209	Whitby, ON	128377	153	$995	$3,091	$2,369	$4,916	268.19	407.82
210	White Rock, BC	21939	139	$1,241	$2,809	$2,858	$5,228	54.6	328.86
211	Whitehorse	27889	140	$1,318	$2,766	$2,571	$5,284	73.78	104.81
212	Williams Lake, BC	10753	106	$1,112	$2,141	$2,288	$3,865	63.67	272.19
213	Windsor	217188	121	$955	$2,385	$2,367	$4,373	103.39	339.27
214	Windsor, NS	217188	116	$1,038	$2,343	$2,357	$4,300	191.85	275.75
215	Winnipeg	663617	110	$1,051	$2,208	$2,533	$4,226	22.35	350.61
216	Wolfville	4300	97	$1,020	$1,946	$2,312	$4,161	13.99	263.91
217	Woodstock	41000	105	$743	$2,083	$1,819	$4,183	117.54	252.73
218	Yarmouth	6500	116	$1,035	$2,280	$1,958	$3,824	46.75	294.13
219	Yellowknife	19234	151	$1,178	$3,062	$3,001	$5,508	206.76	142.91
220	Yorkton	15669	122	$1,171	$2,397	$2,467	$4,009	93.34	172.28

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.