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:

  • $ 91 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 10.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2089* (2856 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 173 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 45 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 4478* (6118 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 210 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 74 per person
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 24 per person

Total budget:

$ 6549* (8946 $)

* 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 2025

Cost of living: Canada VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Canada in 2025 is 11% 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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Local prices in Canada by expense type

Canada: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Canada costs 16% less than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 19/person
($ 12 to $ 32)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 38/person
($ 25 to $ 60)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 9.6 to $ 14)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6 for 500ml
($ 3.8 to $ 7.9)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.4 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 6)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.9/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 6)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.1/can
($ 1.5 to $ 2.9)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.8/bottle
($ 1.4 to $ 2.6)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Canada: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Canada costs 28% less than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 130/night
($ 52 to $ 339)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 158/night
($ 83 to $ 379)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 187/night
($ 104 to $ 397)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 233/night
($ 118 to $ 504)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 239/night
($ 135 to $ 500)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 571
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 130/month
($ 53 to $ 302)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 187/month
($ 97 to $ 413)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 183/month
($ 110 to $ 378)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 151/month
($ 86 to $ 299)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 182/month
($ 96 to $ 437)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Canada: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Canada is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 2.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 4)

100% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 5.5/500g
($ 3.3 to $ 8.9)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 7.5)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 2.4 to $ 5.2)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 13/kg
($ 6.3 to $ 20)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 4.2/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 6.6)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.2/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 6.6)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.7/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 5.2)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.9
($ 0.7 to $ 2.9)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Canada: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Canada costs 9% less than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.6/ticket
($ 1.9 to $ 3.2)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.6/km
($ 1.3 to $ 2.9)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.4
($ 2.8 to $ 6)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 60/24hrs
($ 31 to $ 171)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Canada: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Canada costs 22% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 9.6 to $ 17)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 19/hr
($ 19 to $ 31)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Canada: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Canada is 9% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 15/pack
($ 12 to $ 19)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 58
($ 28 to $ 91)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 44
($ 24 to $ 73)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48

Plane ticket budget

London → Vancouver
London → Vancouver
London → Vancouver
$ 918
(fair price: $ 787)
London → Toronto
London → Toronto
London → Toronto
$ 613
(fair price: $ 544)
Sydney → Vancouver
Sydney → Vancouver
Sydney → Vancouver
$ 1684
(fair price: $ 1367)
London → Calgary
London → Calgary
London → Calgary
$ 951
(fair price: $ 818)
Montreal → Vancouver
Montreal → Vancouver
Montreal → Vancouver
$ 478
(fair price: $ 400)
Toronto → Vancouver
Toronto → Vancouver
Toronto → Vancouver
$ 314
(fair price: $ 237)
London → Montreal
London → Montreal
London → Montreal
$ 707
(fair price: $ 612)
Toronto → Montreal
Toronto → Montreal
Toronto → Montreal
$ 326
(fair price: $ 271)
Los Angeles → Montreal
Los Angeles  → Montreal
Los Angeles  → Montreal
$ 630
(fair price: $ 477)
Montreal → Quebec City
Montreal → Quebec City
Montreal → Quebec City
$ 327
(fair price: $ 285)
Manchester → Montreal
Manchester → Montreal
Manchester → Montreal
$ 742
(fair price: $ 651)
London → Quebec City
London → Quebec City
London → Quebec City
$ 701
(fair price: $ 608)

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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, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Canada updated on 30-04-2025.

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