🍜
$16.8
23.6 CAD Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$4.26
5.99 CAD Cappuccino
🚌
$72.4
101.7 CAD Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$805
1,131 CAD Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Canada alone?
To live in Edmonton on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,500/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($805), weekday lunches out ($336), weekend casual meals ($82), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($128), a monthly transit pass ($72), and a few taxi rides ($76). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Canada for two?
2 persons
$2,615
≈ €2,290
If there are two of you, plan on around $2,615 ≈ €2,290/month — a proper apartment ($1,225), 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 $2,880 ≈ €2,522/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)
$16.8
23.6 CAD
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$10.2
14.4 CAD
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$5.12
7.20 CAD
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.81
2.54 CAD
🥚
Eggs (12)
$4.06
5.71 CAD
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$3.79
5.33 CAD
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$6.58
9.25 CAD
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$3.86
5.43 CAD
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$2.44
3.43 CAD
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$2.39
3.36 CAD
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$16.8
23.6 CAD
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.20
3.09 CAD
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.78
2.50 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$1,631
2,292 CAD
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$1,225
1,722 CAD
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$181.3
254.9 CAD
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$1,215
1,708 CAD
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$805
1,131 CAD
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$130.2
182.9 CAD
📶
Internet (monthly)
$44.6
62.7 CAD
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$280.8
394.6 CAD
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$128
179.8 CAD
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$11.7
16.4 CAD
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$23.4
32.9 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$47.5
66.8 CAD
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$35.1
49.3 CAD
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$88.5
124.3 CAD
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$119.9
168.5 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$24,045
33,796 CAD
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$0.95
1.34 CAD
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$72.4
101.7 CAD
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$19
26.7 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$8.04
11.3 CAD
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$15.4
21.6 CAD
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$59.2
83.2 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$6.58
9.25 CAD
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$5.12
7.20 CAD
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$4.39
6.17 CAD
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$4.39
6.17 CAD
🪥
Toothpaste
$2.33
3.27 CAD
💇
Men's Haircut
$21.2
29.8 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$43.9
61.7 CAD
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$24.9
34.9 CAD
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$150.6
211.7 CAD
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$80.4
113 CAD
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$10.2
14.4 CAD
☕
Cappuccino
$4.26
5.99 CAD
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$5.12
7.20 CAD
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$481.1
676.2 CAD
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.31
0.44 CAD
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$54.8
77.1 CAD
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$14.6
20.5 CAD
Ottawa
~$1,930 (current)
Calgary
~$1,880
Edmonton
~$1,500 (current)
Halifax
~$1,950
Montreal
~$1,794
Quebec City
~$1,184
Toronto
~$2,342
Vancouver
~$2,450
Victoria
~$1,914
Winnipeg
~$1,435