🍜
$20.5
28.8 CAD Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$4.39
6.17 CAD Cappuccino
🚌
$85.6
120.2 CAD Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$1,092
1,535 CAD Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Canada alone?
To live in Calgary on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,880/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($1,092), weekday lunches out ($409), weekend casual meals ($94), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($132), a monthly transit pass ($86), and a few taxi rides ($67). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Canada for two?
2 persons
$3,053
≈ €2,674
If there are two of you, plan on around $3,053 ≈ €2,674/month — a proper apartment ($1,478), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.
What does it cost to raise a family in Canada?
With a child, the total comes to around $3,348 ≈ €2,932/month. Kids eat less, rarely pay for transit, but you'll need more taxi rides and little extras add up fast. School fees not included.
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🍽️
Business Lunch (incl. drink)
$20.5
28.8 CAD
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$11.7
16.4 CAD
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$7.31
10.3 CAD
🥛
Milk (1L)
$2.14
3.01 CAD
🥚
Eggs (12)
$4.39
6.17 CAD
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$4.39
6.17 CAD
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$7.31
10.3 CAD
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$3.92
5.51 CAD
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$1.84
2.59 CAD
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$3.24
4.55 CAD
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$16.8
23.6 CAD
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.26
3.18 CAD
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$2.06
2.90 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$2,447
3,439 CAD
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$1,478
2,078 CAD
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$273.5
384.3 CAD
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$1,495
2,101 CAD
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$1,092
1,535 CAD
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$120.6
169.6 CAD
📶
Internet (monthly)
$51.9
73 CAD
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$262.5
368.9 CAD
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$206.9
290.8 CAD
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$8.77
12.3 CAD
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$27.1
38 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$59.2
83.2 CAD
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$49.7
69.9 CAD
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$89.2
125.4 CAD
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$103.8
145.9 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$25,647
36,046 CAD
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$0.99
1.39 CAD
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$85.6
120.2 CAD
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$16.8
23.6 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$8.04
11.3 CAD
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$19
26.7 CAD
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$94.3
132.6 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$8.77
12.3 CAD
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$4.14
5.82 CAD
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$5.85
8.22 CAD
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$2.57
3.61 CAD
🪥
Toothpaste
$2.49
3.50 CAD
💇
Men's Haircut
$28.5
40.1 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$58.5
82.2 CAD
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$32.2
45.2 CAD
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$108.9
153.1 CAD
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$97.3
136.7 CAD
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$11.7
16.4 CAD
☕
Cappuccino
$4.39
6.17 CAD
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$6.58
9.25 CAD
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$514
722.4 CAD
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.30
0.42 CAD
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$75.3
105.8 CAD
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$11.7
16.4 CAD
Ottawa
~$1,930 (current)
Calgary
~$1,880 (current)
Edmonton
~$1,500
Halifax
~$1,950
Montreal
~$1,794
Quebec City
~$1,184
Toronto
~$2,342
Vancouver
~$2,450
Victoria
~$1,914
Winnipeg
~$1,435