Travel budget and cost of living in Canada how much does a trip cost?

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Travel budget in Canada

Canada: calculate your travel budget

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Canada: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Canada for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

$ 75 for 2 ppl.
$ 14 per person
$ 10 per person
Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1716* (2212 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

$ 124 for 2 ppl.
$ 32 per person
$ 17 per person
$ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 3390* (4368 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

$ 179 for 2 ppl.
$ 55 per person
$ 30 per person
$ 22 per person

Total budget:

$ 5447* (7028 $)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).

Cost of living in Canada in 2021

Cost of living: Canada VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Canada in 2021 is 2% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

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Restaurant Hotel

Food Transport

Housing Leisure activities

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Cost of living in Canada by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Canada compared to the national average.

Cities	/Canada	View Details
Whistler	41% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Whistler
Toronto (Ontario)	24% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Toronto (Ontario)
Yellowknife	23% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Yellowknife
Corner Brook	19% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Corner Brook
Grande Prairie	18% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Grande Prairie
Lethbridge	16% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Lethbridge
Penticton	14% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Penticton
Vancouver (British Columbia)	12% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Vancouver (British Columbia)
Kingston	10% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Kingston
Saint John	8% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Saint John
Saskatoon	8% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Saskatoon
Red Deer	7% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Red Deer
Thunder Bay	6% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Thunder Bay
Victoria	5% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Victoria
Fort McMurray	4% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Fort McMurray
Whitehorse (Yukon)	4% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Whitehorse (Yukon)
Montreal	4% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Montreal
Halifax	4% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Halifax
Ottawa	3% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Ottawa
Kelowna	3% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Kelowna
Prince George	0% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Prince George
Calgary	0% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Calgary
Fredericton	0% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Fredericton
Québec City	0% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Québec City
Bathurst	0% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Bathurst
Edmonton	1% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Edmonton
Moncton	2% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Moncton
Medicine Hat	2% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Medicine Hat
Regina	3% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Regina
Winnipeg (Manitoba)	3% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Winnipeg (Manitoba)
Brandon	4% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Brandon
Kamloops	4% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Kamloops
Nanaimo	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Nanaimo
Cranbrook	6% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Cranbrook
Charlottetown	6% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Charlottetown
Courtenay	7% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Courtenay
Yorkton	7% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Yorkton
Owen Sound	8% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Owen Sound
Gatineau	11% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Gatineau
North Bay	12% less	Travel budget and cost of living in North Bay
Cold Lake	12% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Cold Lake
Lloydminster	15% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Lloydminster
Sherbrooke	15% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Sherbrooke

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Local prices in Canada by expense type

Canada: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Canada costs 6% less than in the United States (USA).

Lunch

$ 14/person
($ 7.6 to $ 24)

11% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 28/person
($ 20 to $ 47)

2% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 28

McDonald's meal

$ 7.6/person
($ 7.6 to $ 9.2)

2% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Local beer

$ 4.5 for 500ml
($ 3.1 to $ 6.3)

6% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Imported beer

$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 5)

5% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Cappuccino

$ 3.2/cup
($ 1.8 to $ 4.5)

22% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Fizzy drink

$ 1.7/can
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

7% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 1.4/bottle
($ 1 to $ 2.3)

6% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5

Canada: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Canada costs 18% less than in the United States (USA).

1-star hotel

$ 82/night
($ 69 to $ 100)

25% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 107/night
($ 81 to $ 140)

15% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 140/night
($ 102 to $ 185)

22% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 217/night
($ 164 to $ 280)

17% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 468/night
($ 401 to $ 533)

8% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 102/month
($ 88 to $ 120)

16% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122

Room with kitchen

$ 169/month
($ 132 to $ 211)

0% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 145/month
($ 107 to $ 195)

12% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 141/month
($ 109 to $ 181)

36% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 149/month
($ 108 to $ 204)

15% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Canada: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Canada is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).

Milk

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1 to $ 3.5)

128% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Bread

$ 2.3/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 3.8)

17% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 6.1)

26% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Eggs

$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 3.8)

17% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Cheese

$ 9.7/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 28)

10% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Chicken

$ 10.2/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 17)

14% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9

Apples

$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 5)

28% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Oranges

$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 6.1)

21% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Tomatoes

$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5)

22% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Potatoes

$ 2.3/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 4.2)

13% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Salad

$ 1.9/salad
($ 1.1 to $ 3.1)

23% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 1.7
($ 0.7 to $ 2.7)

5% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 12/kg
($ 6.1 to $ 21)

4% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Canada: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Canada is 7% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Bus ticket

$ 2.5/ticket
($ 1.9 to $ 3)

13% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Bus pass

$ 73/month
($ 54 to $ 120)

5% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.6/km
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)

7% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Petrol

$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

30% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.1
($ 2.5 to $ 4.5)

4% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Car hire

$ 41/24hrs
($ 16 to $ 158)

4% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Canada: Budget for living and housing

On average, the cost of housing in Canada costs 5% less than in the United States (USA).

Electricity, water...

$ 124/month
($ 65 to $ 231)

23% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161

Mobile phone

$ 0.2/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)

110% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 60/month
($ 46 to $ 89)

7% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 65

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 1019/month
($ 631 to $ 1623)

23% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1333

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 838/month
($ 506 to $ 1346)

21% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1070

Flat (centre)

$ 1645/month
($ 1029 to $ 2844)

22% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2126

Flat (suburbs)

$ 1367/month
($ 780 to $ 2204)

19% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1695

Gym

$ 40/month
($ 16 to $ 63)

4% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Private nursery

$ 745/month
($ 461 to $ 1309)

19% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 923

Private primary school

$ 10768/yr
($ 4592 to $ 22960)

30% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15597

Canada: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Canada costs 3% less than in the United States (USA).

Cinema

$ 11/ticket
($ 9.2 to $ 14)

8% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Tennis

$ 16/hr
($ 16 to $ 28)

2% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Canada: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Canada is 13% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Cigarettes

$ 12/pack
($ 9.6 to $ 15)

47% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Levi's jeans

$ 51
($ 27 to $ 78)

12% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Summer dress

$ 35
($ 21 to $ 61)

3% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Trainers

$ 78
($ 51 to $ 116)

4% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76

Leather shoes

$ 98
($ 59 to $ 155)

3% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 95

Plane ticket budget

London → Toronto (Ontario)

$ 496
(fair price: $ 427)

London → Vancouver (British Columbia)

$ 643
(fair price: $ 523)

Manchester → Toronto (Ontario)

$ 570
(fair price: $ 477)

Dublin → Toronto (Ontario)

$ 463
(fair price: $ 384)

Toronto (Ontario) → Vancouver (British Columbia)

$ 352
(fair price: $ 292)

Manchester → Vancouver (British Columbia)

$ 757
(fair price: $ 625)

Dublin → Vancouver (British Columbia)

$ 610
(fair price: $ 511)

Montreal → Vancouver (British Columbia)

$ 500
(fair price: $ 444)

Edinburgh → Toronto (Ontario)

$ 633
(fair price: $ 536)

New York City → Vancouver (British Columbia)

$ 414
(fair price: $ 336)

Los Angeles → Toronto (Ontario)

$ 422
(fair price: $ 357)

Sydney → Vancouver (British Columbia)

$ 1341
(fair price: $ 986)

Los Angeles → Vancouver (British Columbia)

$ 280
(fair price: $ 232)

Melbourne → Vancouver (British Columbia)

$ 1162
(fair price: $ 956)

Edinburgh → Vancouver (British Columbia)

$ 825
(fair price: $ 660)

New York City → Toronto (Ontario)

$ 206
(fair price: $ 170)

Auckland → Vancouver (British Columbia)

$ 1295
(fair price: $ 1068)

Sydney → Toronto (Ontario)

$ 1352
(fair price: $ 1084)

Melbourne → Toronto (Ontario)

$ 1373
(fair price: $ 1099)

Perth → Vancouver (British Columbia)

$ 1481
(fair price: $ 1195)

Montreal → Toronto (Ontario)

$ 216
(fair price: $ 174)

Perth → Toronto (Ontario)

$ 1655
(fair price: $ 1359)

Auckland → Toronto (Ontario)

$ 1510
(fair price: $ 1191)

London → Montreal

$ 733
(fair price: $ 531)

Manchester → Montreal

$ 709
(fair price: $ 607)

Los Angeles → Montreal

$ 585
(fair price: $ 456)

Dublin → Montreal

$ 550
(fair price: $ 457)

New York City → Montreal

$ 255
(fair price: $ 217)

London → Québec City

$ 744
(fair price: $ 639)

New York City → Québec City

$ 398
(fair price: $ 296)

Toronto (Ontario) → Québec City

$ 318
(fair price: $ 282)

Edinburgh → Montreal

$ 721
(fair price: $ 617)

Toronto (Ontario) → Montreal

$ 220
(fair price: $ 170)

Sydney → Montreal

$ 1492
(fair price: $ 1176)

Montreal → Québec City

$ 259
(fair price: $ 223)

Melbourne → Montreal

$ 1403
(fair price: $ 1182)

Los Angeles → Québec City

$ 572
(fair price: $ 463)

Manchester → Québec City

$ 891
(fair price: $ 739)

Dublin → Québec City

$ 671
(fair price: $ 539)

Auckland → Montreal

$ 1572
(fair price: $ 1253)

Edinburgh → Québec City

$ 913
(fair price: $ 760)

Perth → Montreal

$ 1952
(fair price: $ 1681)

About the information on the cost of living in Canada

The information about the cost of living in Canada shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Canada updated on 08-01-2021.

Travel budget and cost of living in Canada how much does a trip cost?

Travel budget in Canada

Canada: calculate your travel budget

Canada: sample budgets by traveller type

Low budget (backpacker)

Average budget (traveller)

High budget (tourist)

Cost of living in Canada in 2021

Cost of living: Canada VS United States

Explore each type of expense in detail:

Cost of living in Canada by city

Local prices in Canada by expense type

Canada: Restaurant budget

Canada: Hotel and accommodation budget

Canada: Supermarket food budget

Canada: Public and private transport budget

Canada: Budget for living and housing

Canada: Leisure activity budget

Canada: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

Plane ticket budget

About the information on the cost of living in Canada

Low budget
(backpacker)

Average budget
(traveller)

High budget
(tourist)