Travel budget and cost of living in Thunder Bay (Canada) how much does a trip cost?

Thunder Bay travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Thunder Bay

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

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

Cost of living in Thunder Bay compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Thunder Bay in 2025 is 10% less 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 Thunder Bay in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Thunder Bay by expense type

Restaurant budget in Thunder Bay

Lunch

$ 19/person
($ 8.6 to $ 36)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 32/person
($ 28 to $ 55)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 13/person
($ 11 to $ 15)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 5.2 for 500ml
($ 3.6 to $ 6.4)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.7 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 3.6)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 3.5/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 4.4)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 2/can
($ 1.4 to $ 2.9)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 1.5/bottle
($ 1.4 to $ 2.1)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Thunder Bay

1-star hotel

$ 190/night
($ 114 to $ 287)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 160/night
($ 82 to $ 254)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

3-star hotel

$ 203/night
($ 139 to $ 276)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 243

4-star hotel

$ 190/night
($ 114 to $ 287)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 345

5-star hotel

$ 190/night
($ 114 to $ 287)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 575

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 190/month
($ 114 to $ 287)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 192/month
($ 144 to $ 239)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 263

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 191/month
($ 110 to $ 265)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Cottage or guest house

$ 190/month
($ 114 to $ 287)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 179/month
($ 83 to $ 285)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216

Supermarket food budget in Thunder Bay

Milk

$ 2.4/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 4.3)

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125% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.4/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 2.9)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 3.4/kg
($ 1 to $ 6.4)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.5/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 5)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 17/kg
($ 7.1 to $ 28)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.4/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.8)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 3.6/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 6.3)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.6/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 5)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 2.1
($ 0.7 to $ 3.6)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Thunder Bay

Bus ticket

$ 2.3/ticket
($ 2.1 to $ 2.6)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.1/km
($ 1.6 to $ 2.6)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.3
( $ 3.3)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 39/24hrs
($ 14 to $ 167)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 83

Leisure activity budget in Thunder Bay

Cinema

$ 13/ticket
($ 8.6 to $ 23)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 19/hr
( $ 19)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Thunder Bay

Cigarettes

$ 11/pack
($ 10.3 to $ 13)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 59
($ 33 to $ 86)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 36
( $ 36)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Ottawa

$ 676
(fair price: $ 583)

New York City → Ottawa

$ 356
(fair price: $ 306)

Toronto → Ottawa

$ 321
(fair price: $ 264)

Calgary → Ottawa

$ 384
(fair price: $ 293)

London → Ottawa

$ 745
(fair price: $ 653)

Vancouver → Ottawa

$ 464
(fair price: $ 359)