🍜
$18.3
25.7 CAD Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$4.21
5.92 CAD Cappuccino
🚌
$62.9
88.4 CAD Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$1,202
1,689 CAD Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Canada alone?
To live in Halifax on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,950/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($1,202), weekday lunches out ($366), weekend casual meals ($76), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($126), a monthly transit pass ($63), and a few taxi rides ($117). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Canada for two?
2 persons
$3,314
≈ €2,903
If there are two of you, plan on around $3,314 ≈ €2,903/month — a proper apartment ($1,818), 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 $3,627 ≈ €3,176/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)
$18.3
25.7 CAD
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$9.51
13.4 CAD
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$8.04
11.3 CAD
🥛
Milk (1L)
$2.19
3.08 CAD
🥚
Eggs (12)
$4.39
6.17 CAD
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$4.39
6.17 CAD
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$9.51
13.4 CAD
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$5.12
7.20 CAD
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$3.20
4.50 CAD
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$4.39
6.17 CAD
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$18.3
25.7 CAD
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.24
3.15 CAD
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.70
2.39 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$2,153
3,025 CAD
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$1,818
2,556 CAD
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$223
313.4 CAD
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$1,720
2,417 CAD
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$1,202
1,689 CAD
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$92.9
130.5 CAD
📶
Internet (monthly)
$56.3
79.1 CAD
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$291
409 CAD
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$128
179.8 CAD
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$11.7
16.4 CAD
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$19
26.7 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$63.6
89.4 CAD
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$43.1
60.6 CAD
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$112.6
158.3 CAD
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$112.6
158.3 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$24,820
34,884 CAD
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.22
1.71 CAD
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$62.9
88.4 CAD
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$29.3
41.1 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)
$71.7
100.7 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$7.31
10.3 CAD
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$5.12
7.20 CAD
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$5.12
7.20 CAD
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$2.73
3.84 CAD
🪥
Toothpaste
$2.42
3.40 CAD
💇
Men's Haircut
$20.5
28.8 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$51.2
71.9 CAD
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$22.7
31.9 CAD
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$119.9
168.5 CAD
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$90.7
127.4 CAD
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$8.77
12.3 CAD
☕
Cappuccino
$4.21
5.92 CAD
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$6.58
9.25 CAD
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$380.2
534.4 CAD
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.45
0.63 CAD
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$49
68.9 CAD
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$16.1
22.6 CAD
Ottawa
~$1,930 (current)
Calgary
~$1,880
Edmonton
~$1,500
Halifax
~$1,950 (current)
Montreal
~$1,794
Quebec City
~$1,184
Toronto
~$2,342
Vancouver
~$2,450
Victoria
~$1,914
Winnipeg
~$1,435