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

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Travel budget in Canada

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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:

$ 73 for 2 ppl.
$ 15 per person
$ 10 per person
Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1714* (2086 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

$ 123 for 2 ppl.
$ 34 per person
$ 17 per person
$ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 3425* (4172 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

$ 177 for 2 ppl.
$ 56 per person
$ 30 per person
$ 23 per person

Total budget:

$ 5469* (6664 $)

* 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

Compare with the average cost of living in:

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:

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Restaurant Hotel

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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	38% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Whistler
Toronto (Ontario)	24% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Toronto (Ontario)
Corner Brook	20% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Corner Brook
Yellowknife	19% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Yellowknife
Grande Prairie	12% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Grande Prairie
Fort McMurray	11% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Fort McMurray
Vancouver (British Columbia)	10% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Vancouver (British Columbia)
Lethbridge	7% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Lethbridge
Whitehorse (Yukon)	6% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Whitehorse (Yukon)
Saskatoon	5% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Saskatoon
Montreal	5% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Montreal
Thunder Bay	4% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Thunder Bay
Kingston	4% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Kingston
Prince George	3% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Prince George
Québec City	3% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Québec City
Halifax	2% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Halifax
Saint John	1% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Saint John
Victoria	1% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Victoria
Ottawa	0% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Ottawa
Kelowna	0% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Kelowna
Red Deer	0% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Red Deer
Calgary	1% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Calgary
Kamloops	2% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Kamloops
Penticton	2% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Penticton
Cold Lake	2% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Cold Lake
Edmonton	3% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Edmonton
Regina	3% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Regina
Fredericton	4% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Fredericton
Medicine Hat	4% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Medicine Hat
Charlottetown	4% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Charlottetown
Yorkton	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Yorkton
Nanaimo	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Nanaimo
Bathurst	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Bathurst
Winnipeg (Manitoba)	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Winnipeg (Manitoba)
Courtenay	6% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Courtenay
Cranbrook	6% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Cranbrook
Moncton	6% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Moncton
Brandon	7% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Brandon
Owen Sound	7% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Owen Sound
Lloydminster	11% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Lloydminster
Gatineau	12% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Gatineau
Sherbrooke	13% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Sherbrooke
North Bay	14% less	Travel budget and cost of living in North Bay

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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 7% less than in the United States (USA).

Lunch

$ 14/person
($ 11 to $ 21)

17% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

3 course dinner

$ 28/person
($ 22 to $ 39)

2% less than in the United States (USA)

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

McDonald's meal

$ 8.2/person
($ 6.6 to $ 9.9)

3% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8

Local beer

$ 4.9 for 500ml
($ 4.2 to $ 6.6)

3% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Imported beer

$ 2.7 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 4.2)

8% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Cappuccino

$ 3.5/cup
($ 2.5 to $ 4.2)

21% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Fizzy drink

$ 1.8/can
($ 1.2 to $ 2.5)

8% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Water bottle

$ 1.4/bottle
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

6% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Canada: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Canada costs 17% less than in the United States (USA).

1-star hotel

$ 81/night
($ 66 to $ 97)

25% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 108

2-star hotel

$ 107/night
($ 81 to $ 139)

14% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 125

3-star hotel

$ 139/night
($ 101 to $ 183)

22% less than in the United States (USA)

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

4-star hotel

$ 214/night
($ 162 to $ 281)

17% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 261

5-star hotel

$ 461/night
($ 395 to $ 524)

8% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 504

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 103/month
($ 88 to $ 121)

22% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 133

Room with kitchen

$ 171/month
($ 131 to $ 220)

2% more than in the United States (USA)

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

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 144/month
($ 106 to $ 196)

13% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

Cottage or guest house

$ 141/month
($ 109 to $ 182)

36% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Family room

$ 147/month
($ 108 to $ 204)

16% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

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
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)

119% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 2.4/500g
($ 1.7 to $ 3.3)

16% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Rice

$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 5.6)

22% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Eggs

$ 2.7/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 3.7)

12% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 10.2/kg
($ 5.7 to $ 21)

9% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Chicken

$ 11/kg
($ 6.6 to $ 17)

18% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1

Apples

$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.9)

32% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Oranges

$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.9)

25% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Tomatoes

$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.9)

25% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 2.3/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 4.2)

20% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Salad

$ 2/salad
($ 1.2 to $ 3.2)

22% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Water bottle

$ 1.8
($ 1 to $ 2.5)

4% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Joint of beef

$ 12/kg
($ 7.3 to $ 20)

2% 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 essentially the same as in the United States (USA).

Bus ticket

$ 2.5/ticket
($ 2 to $ 2.9)

6% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Bus pass

$ 79/month
($ 63 to $ 104)

5% more than in the United States (USA)

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

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.6/km
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

16% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

33% more than in the United States (USA)

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

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.1
($ 2.7 to $ 4.2)

17% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Car hire

$ 40/24hrs
($ 16 to $ 158)

0% less 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 7% less than in the United States (USA).

Electricity, water...

$ 124/month
($ 63 to $ 214)

25% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

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

$ 61/month
($ 42 to $ 83)

10% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 1048/month
($ 702 to $ 1649)

24% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1391

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 856/month
($ 578 to $ 1279)

23% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1111

Flat (centre)

$ 1690/month
($ 1072 to $ 2474)

24% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2242

Flat (suburbs)

$ 1378/month
($ 924 to $ 2062)

21% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1763

Gym

$ 41/month
($ 22 to $ 63)

2% more than in the United States (USA)

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

Private nursery

$ 787/month
($ 413 to $ 1237)

18% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 971

Private primary school

$ 11437/yr
($ 4535 to $ 20607)

33% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17203

Canada: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Canada costs 7% less than in the United States (USA).

Cinema

$ 12/ticket
($ 9.9 to $ 13)

13% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Tennis

$ 17/hr
($ 17 to $ 34)

1% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Canada: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Canada is 12% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Cigarettes

$ 13/pack
($ 9.9 to $ 14)

53% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8

Levi's jeans

$ 52
($ 34 to $ 76)

10% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Summer dress

$ 38
($ 26 to $ 59)

4% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Trainers

$ 82
($ 59 to $ 104)

2% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leather shoes

$ 102
($ 67 to $ 150)

0% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 102

Plane ticket budget

Manchester → Vancouver (British Columbia)

$ 783
(fair price: $ 665)

Manchester → Toronto (Ontario)

$ 618
(fair price: $ 538)

Dublin → Vancouver (British Columbia)

$ 720
(fair price: $ 618)

Edinburgh → Toronto (Ontario)

$ 643
(fair price: $ 539)

Dublin → Toronto (Ontario)

$ 505
(fair price: $ 439)

London → Vancouver (British Columbia)

$ 780
(fair price: $ 574)

Sydney → Vancouver (British Columbia)

$ 1204
(fair price: $ 964)

New York City → Vancouver (British Columbia)

$ 432
(fair price: $ 365)

Edinburgh → Vancouver (British Columbia)

$ 851
(fair price: $ 676)

Melbourne → Vancouver (British Columbia)

$ 1185
(fair price: $ 976)

Montreal → Vancouver (British Columbia)

$ 519
(fair price: $ 457)

Toronto (Ontario) → Vancouver (British Columbia)

$ 407
(fair price: $ 358)

Los Angeles → Vancouver (British Columbia)

$ 306
(fair price: $ 255)

London → Toronto (Ontario)

$ 616
(fair price: $ 500)

Los Angeles → Toronto (Ontario)

$ 474
(fair price: $ 410)

Auckland → Vancouver (British Columbia)

$ 1262
(fair price: $ 1072)

Sydney → Toronto (Ontario)

$ 1330
(fair price: $ 1097)

Melbourne → Toronto (Ontario)

$ 1403
(fair price: $ 1114)

Perth → Vancouver (British Columbia)

$ 1507
(fair price: $ 1225)

Perth → Toronto (Ontario)

$ 1677
(fair price: $ 1407)

Auckland → Toronto (Ontario)

$ 1534
(fair price: $ 1201)

Montreal → Toronto (Ontario)

$ 225
(fair price: $ 199)

New York City → Toronto (Ontario)

$ 284
(fair price: $ 228)

London → Montreal

$ 830
(fair price: $ 555)

Manchester → Montreal

$ 741
(fair price: $ 641)

Dublin → Montreal

$ 575
(fair price: $ 480)

Los Angeles → Montreal

$ 592
(fair price: $ 488)

London → Québec City

$ 758
(fair price: $ 656)

New York City → Québec City

$ 376
(fair price: $ 320)

Edinburgh → Montreal

$ 754
(fair price: $ 636)

Toronto (Ontario) → Québec City

$ 306
(fair price: $ 282)

Sydney → Montreal

$ 1498
(fair price: $ 1188)

New York City → Montreal

$ 261
(fair price: $ 235)

Melbourne → Montreal

$ 1413
(fair price: $ 1201)

Los Angeles → Québec City

$ 634
(fair price: $ 531)

Toronto (Ontario) → Montreal

$ 220
(fair price: $ 193)

Montreal → Québec City

$ 248
(fair price: $ 228)

Manchester → Québec City

$ 911
(fair price: $ 759)

Dublin → Québec City

$ 702
(fair price: $ 562)

Auckland → Montreal

$ 1556
(fair price: $ 1254)

Edinburgh → Québec City

$ 937
(fair price: $ 772)

Perth → Montreal

$ 1979
(fair price: $ 1726)

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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 10-01-2020.

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

Travel budget in Canada

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Canada: sample budgets by traveller type

Low budget
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Cost of living in Canada in 2020

Cost of living: Canada VS United States

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Local prices in Canada by expense type

Canada: Restaurant budget

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Canada: Public and private transport budget

Canada: Budget for living and housing

Canada: Leisure activity budget

Canada: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

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