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Travel budget in Canada
Canada: calculate your travel budget
Canada: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Canada for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 88 for 2 ppl.
- $ 15 per person
- $ 10 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1908* (2506 $)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 123 for 2 ppl.
- $ 33 per person
- $ 17 per person
- $ 11 per person
Total budget:
$ 3390* (4438 $)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 177 for 2 ppl.
- $ 55 per person
- $ 30 per person
- $ 22 per person
Total budget:
$ 5436* (7126 $)
* 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 2020
Cost of living: Canada VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Canada in 2020 is essentially the same as 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:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
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 | 40% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Whistler |
| Toronto (Ontario) | 26% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Toronto (Ontario) |
| Corner Brook | 22% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Corner Brook |
| Yellowknife | 22% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Yellowknife |
| Grande Prairie | 13% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Grande Prairie |
| Fort McMurray | 13% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Fort McMurray |
| Vancouver (British Columbia) | 12% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Vancouver (British Columbia) |
| Montreal | 7% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Montreal |
| Québec City | 6% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Québec City |
| Ottawa | 3% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Ottawa |
| Calgary | 1% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Calgary |
| Winnipeg (Manitoba) | 4% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Winnipeg (Manitoba) |
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Canada: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Canada costs 14% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 13/person
($ 7.8 to $ 24)
($ 7.8 to $ 24)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163 course dinner
$ 28/person
($ 21 to $ 40)
($ 21 to $ 40)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 30McDonald's meal
$ 7.8/person
($ 6.2 to $ 11)
($ 6.2 to $ 11)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.5Local beer
$ 4.9 for 500ml
($ 3.1 to $ 6.9)
($ 3.1 to $ 6.9)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3Imported beer
$ 2.7 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 4.7)
($ 1.6 to $ 4.7)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2Cappuccino
$ 3.3/cup
($ 2.3 to $ 4.3)
($ 2.3 to $ 4.3)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5Fizzy drink
$ 1.8/can
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)
13% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2Water bottle
$ 1.4/bottle
($ 1 to $ 2.3)
($ 1 to $ 2.3)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Canada: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Canada costs 16% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 95/night
($ 82 to $ 112)
($ 82 to $ 112)
13% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1092-star hotel
$ 107/night
($ 81 to $ 139)
($ 81 to $ 139)
15% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 139/night
($ 102 to $ 183)
($ 102 to $ 183)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1854-star hotel
$ 214/night
($ 163 to $ 279)
($ 163 to $ 279)
18% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2635-star hotel
$ 476/night
($ 412 to $ 538)
($ 412 to $ 538)
7% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 512Hotel/Youth Hostel
$ 103/month
($ 88 to $ 121)
($ 88 to $ 121)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 133Room with kitchen
$ 171/month
($ 131 to $ 220)
($ 131 to $ 220)
0% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173Hotel with swimming pool
$ 145/month
($ 107 to $ 196)
($ 107 to $ 196)
13% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168Cottage or guest house
$ 141/month
($ 109 to $ 182)
($ 109 to $ 182)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224Family room
$ 149/month
($ 108 to $ 204)
($ 108 to $ 204)
16% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177Canada: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Canada costs 3% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1 to $ 3.3)
($ 1 to $ 3.3)
114% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9Bread
$ 2.3/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 3.3)
($ 1.4 to $ 3.3)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9Rice
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 6.2)
($ 1.6 to $ 6.2)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Eggs
$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 3.8)
($ 1.8 to $ 3.8)
6% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5Cheese
$ 9.9/kg
($ 4.7 to $ 24)
($ 4.7 to $ 24)
14% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Chicken
$ 10.6/kg
($ 6.6 to $ 17)
($ 6.6 to $ 17)
17% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1Apples
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.1)
($ 1.6 to $ 5.1)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5Oranges
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.4)
($ 1.6 to $ 5.4)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4Tomatoes
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.4)
($ 1.6 to $ 5.4)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5Potatoes
$ 2.3/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 4.5)
($ 0.8 to $ 4.5)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9Salad
$ 2/salad
($ 1 to $ 3.1)
($ 1 to $ 3.1)
16% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Water bottle
$ 1.8
($ 0.8 to $ 3.1)
($ 0.8 to $ 3.1)
11% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2Joint of beef
$ 12/kg
($ 6.2 to $ 21)
($ 6.2 to $ 21)
8% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Canada: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Canada costs 5% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 2.5/ticket
($ 1.9 to $ 2.9)
($ 1.9 to $ 2.9)
5% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Bus pass
$ 77/month
($ 59 to $ 118)
($ 59 to $ 118)
5% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81Taxi (per km)
$ 1.6/km
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2Petrol
$ 1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)
23% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.1
($ 2.5 to $ 4.3)
($ 2.5 to $ 4.3)
16% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7Car hire
$ 40/24hrs
($ 16 to $ 158)
($ 16 to $ 158)
0% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Canada: Budget for living and housing
On average, the cost of housing in Canada costs 14% less than in the United States (USA).
Electricity, water...
$ 122/month
($ 63 to $ 234)
($ 63 to $ 234)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170Mobile phone
$ 0.2/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)
84% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1Broadband internet
$ 60/month
($ 44 to $ 87)
($ 44 to $ 87)
16% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71Studio flat (city centre)
$ 1029/month
($ 698 to $ 1627)
($ 698 to $ 1627)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1451Studio flat (suburbs)
$ 832/month
($ 621 to $ 1317)
($ 621 to $ 1317)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1162Flat (centre)
$ 1660/month
($ 1163 to $ 2712)
($ 1163 to $ 2712)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2359Flat (suburbs)
$ 1361/month
($ 930 to $ 2092)
($ 930 to $ 2092)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1850Gym
$ 40/month
($ 16 to $ 67)
($ 16 to $ 67)
4% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41Private nursery
$ 769/month
($ 465 to $ 1240)
($ 465 to $ 1240)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1021Private primary school
$ 11452/yr
($ 5422 to $ 22457)
($ 5422 to $ 22457)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 18028Canada: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Canada costs 9% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 9.3 to $ 14)
($ 9.3 to $ 14)
15% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Tennis
$ 17/hr
($ 3.8 to $ 28)
($ 3.8 to $ 28)
3% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17Canada: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Canada is 5% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 9.4 to $ 15)
($ 9.4 to $ 15)
37% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.5Levi's jeans
$ 51
($ 28 to $ 77)
($ 28 to $ 77)
5% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48Summer dress
$ 36
($ 21 to $ 63)
($ 21 to $ 63)
7% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39Trainers
$ 79
($ 52 to $ 109)
($ 52 to $ 109)
4% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82Leather shoes
$ 98
($ 59 to $ 156)
($ 59 to $ 156)
6% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 104Plane ticket budget
Manchester → Vancouver (British Columbia)
$ 789
(fair price: $ 670)
(fair price: $ 670)
Manchester → Toronto (Ontario)
$ 635
(fair price: $ 548)
(fair price: $ 548)
Dublin → Toronto (Ontario)
$ 520
(fair price: $ 447)
(fair price: $ 447)
Dublin → Vancouver (British Columbia)
$ 713
(fair price: $ 615)
(fair price: $ 615)
Edinburgh → Toronto (Ontario)
$ 651
(fair price: $ 551)
(fair price: $ 551)
London → Vancouver (British Columbia)
$ 790
(fair price: $ 581)
(fair price: $ 581)
Sydney → Vancouver (British Columbia)
$ 1187
(fair price: $ 950)
(fair price: $ 950)
New York City → Vancouver (British Columbia)
$ 447
(fair price: $ 367)
(fair price: $ 367)
Melbourne → Vancouver (British Columbia)
$ 1166
(fair price: $ 968)
(fair price: $ 968)
Edinburgh → Vancouver (British Columbia)
$ 857
(fair price: $ 688)
(fair price: $ 688)
Montreal → Vancouver (British Columbia)
$ 513
(fair price: $ 447)
(fair price: $ 447)
Los Angeles → Vancouver (British Columbia)
$ 306
(fair price: $ 254)
(fair price: $ 254)
Toronto (Ontario) → Vancouver (British Columbia)
$ 406
(fair price: $ 354)
(fair price: $ 354)
Auckland → Vancouver (British Columbia)
$ 1254
(fair price: $ 1072)
(fair price: $ 1072)
London → Toronto (Ontario)
$ 611
(fair price: $ 505)
(fair price: $ 505)
Los Angeles → Toronto (Ontario)
$ 481
(fair price: $ 422)
(fair price: $ 422)
Sydney → Toronto (Ontario)
$ 1324
(fair price: $ 1082)
(fair price: $ 1082)
Melbourne → Toronto (Ontario)
$ 1369
(fair price: $ 1099)
(fair price: $ 1099)
Perth → Vancouver (British Columbia)
$ 1479
(fair price: $ 1193)
(fair price: $ 1193)
Perth → Toronto (Ontario)
$ 1635
(fair price: $ 1359)
(fair price: $ 1359)
Auckland → Toronto (Ontario)
$ 1501
(fair price: $ 1192)
(fair price: $ 1192)
Montreal → Toronto (Ontario)
$ 228
(fair price: $ 198)
(fair price: $ 198)
New York City → Toronto (Ontario)
$ 291
(fair price: $ 226)
(fair price: $ 226)
London → Montreal
$ 835
(fair price: $ 557)
(fair price: $ 557)
Manchester → Montreal
$ 735
(fair price: $ 633)
(fair price: $ 633)
Los Angeles → Montreal
$ 624
(fair price: $ 498)
(fair price: $ 498)
Dublin → Montreal
$ 576
(fair price: $ 484)
(fair price: $ 484)
London → Québec City
$ 759
(fair price: $ 649)
(fair price: $ 649)
New York City → Québec City
$ 380
(fair price: $ 312)
(fair price: $ 312)
Edinburgh → Montreal
$ 745
(fair price: $ 630)
(fair price: $ 630)
Toronto (Ontario) → Québec City
$ 305
(fair price: $ 282)
(fair price: $ 282)
Sydney → Montreal
$ 1477
(fair price: $ 1166)
(fair price: $ 1166)
Melbourne → Montreal
$ 1401
(fair price: $ 1182)
(fair price: $ 1182)
New York City → Montreal
$ 266
(fair price: $ 235)
(fair price: $ 235)
Los Angeles → Québec City
$ 625
(fair price: $ 530)
(fair price: $ 530)
Toronto (Ontario) → Montreal
$ 222
(fair price: $ 193)
(fair price: $ 193)
Manchester → Québec City
$ 911
(fair price: $ 759)
(fair price: $ 759)
Dublin → Québec City
$ 691
(fair price: $ 562)
(fair price: $ 562)
Montreal → Québec City
$ 249
(fair price: $ 228)
(fair price: $ 228)
Auckland → Montreal
$ 1548
(fair price: $ 1247)
(fair price: $ 1247)
Edinburgh → Québec City
$ 922
(fair price: $ 771)
(fair price: $ 771)
Perth → Montreal
$ 1952
(fair price: $ 1692)
(fair price: $ 1692)
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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 17-03-2020.
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