🍜
$19.7
27.7 CAD Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$4.13
5.80 CAD Cappuccino
🚌
$75.3
105.8 CAD Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$1,001
1,407 CAD Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Canada alone?
To live in Montreal on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,794/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($1,001), weekday lunches out ($395), weekend casual meals ($105), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($124), a monthly transit pass ($75), and a few taxi rides ($94). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Canada for two?
2 persons
$2,936
≈ €2,572
If there are two of you, plan on around $2,936 ≈ €2,572/month — a proper apartment ($1,350), 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 $3,252 ≈ €2,849/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)
$19.7
27.7 CAD
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$13.2
18.5 CAD
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$6.58
9.25 CAD
🥛
Milk (1L)
$2.48
3.49 CAD
🥚
Eggs (12)
$3.92
5.51 CAD
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$4.12
5.79 CAD
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$10.2
14.4 CAD
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$3.11
4.37 CAD
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$1.86
2.61 CAD
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$3.23
4.54 CAD
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$16.8
23.6 CAD
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.46
3.46 CAD
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$2.03
2.85 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$1,978
2,780 CAD
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$1,350
1,898 CAD
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$90.7
127.4 CAD
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$1,200
1,686 CAD
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$1,001
1,407 CAD
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$54.8
77.1 CAD
📶
Internet (monthly)
$40.2
56.5 CAD
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$330.5
464.5 CAD
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$117.7
165.5 CAD
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$9.51
13.4 CAD
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$19
26.7 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$61.4
86.3 CAD
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$48.3
67.8 CAD
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$110.4
155.2 CAD
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$99.4
139.8 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$26,798
37,665 CAD
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.09
1.53 CAD
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$75.3
105.8 CAD
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$23.4
32.9 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$9.51
13.4 CAD
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$22.7
31.9 CAD
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$117.7
165.5 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$5.85
8.22 CAD
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$4.39
6.17 CAD
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$5.12
7.20 CAD
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$4.39
6.17 CAD
🪥
Toothpaste
$2.54
3.57 CAD
💇
Men's Haircut
$27.8
39 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$49.7
69.9 CAD
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$23.4
32.9 CAD
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$160.9
226.1 CAD
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$93.6
131.5 CAD
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$14.6
20.5 CAD
☕
Cappuccino
$4.13
5.80 CAD
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$5.85
8.22 CAD
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$601.8
845.8 CAD
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.28
0.39 CAD
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$38.8
54.5 CAD
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$11.7
16.4 CAD
Ottawa
~$1,930 (current)
Calgary
~$1,880
Edmonton
~$1,500
Halifax
~$1,950
Montreal
~$1,794 (current)
Quebec City
~$1,184
Toronto
~$2,342
Vancouver
~$2,450
Victoria
~$1,914
Winnipeg
~$1,435