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Canmore travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Canmore

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

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Canmore compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Canmore in 2024 is 7% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Canmore in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Canmore by expense type

Restaurant budget in Canmore

Lunch

$ 19/person
($ 11 to $ 21)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 25/person
($ 19 to $ 37)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 8.6 to $ 14)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 5.8 for 500ml
($ 5.1 to $ 8.6)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 3.6 to $ 3.6)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 3.5/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 4.7)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.5/can
($ 1.5 to $ 2.1)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.5/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Canmore

1-star hotel

$ 253/night
($ 144 to $ 651)

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79% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

2-star hotel

$ 220/night
($ 86 to $ 551)

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55% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

3-star hotel

$ 250/night
($ 128 to $ 547)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

4-star hotel

$ 332/night
($ 137 to $ 882)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 291

5-star hotel

$ 157/night
($ 43 to $ 1124)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 501

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 234/month
($ 105 to $ 655)

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66% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 141

Room with kitchen

$ 281/month
($ 118 to $ 664)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 297/month
($ 133 to $ 886)

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59% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187

Cottage or guest house

$ 274/month
($ 138 to $ 769)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 268/month
($ 100 to $ 823)

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41% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 191

Supermarket food budget in Canmore

Milk

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

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70% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.9/500g
($ 1.5 to $ 4.4)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 4.4/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 8.6)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.5/12 eggs
($ 2.8 to $ 5.2)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 14/kg
($ 11 to $ 19)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 5/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 5.1)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 6.4/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 8.6)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 5.1)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 2.6
($ 2.6 to $ 2.6)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Canmore

Bus ticket

$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.9/km
($ 2.9 to $ 2.9)

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67% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.1)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5.4
($ 5.4 to $ 5.4)

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45% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Canmore

Cinema

$ 8.6/ticket
($ 8.6 to $ 12)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 34/hr
( $ 34)

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39% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Canmore

Cigarettes

$ 15/pack
($ 15 to $ 15)

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45% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 41
($ 37 to $ 77)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 39
($ 37 to $ 73)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Ottawa

$ 286
(fair price: $ 252)

Toronto → Ottawa

$ 255
(fair price: $ 215)

Vancouver → Ottawa

$ 379
(fair price: $ 271)

Calgary → Ottawa

$ 359
(fair price: $ 252)

London → Ottawa

$ 679
(fair price: $ 600)

Chicago → Ottawa

$ 437
(fair price: $ 316)