🍜
$22.7
31.9 CAD Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$4.39
6.17 CAD Cappuccino
🚌
$111.9
157.2 CAD Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$1,484
2,086 CAD Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Canada alone?
To live in Toronto on a moderate budget, you'll need around $2,342/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($1,484), weekday lunches out ($453), weekend casual meals ($88), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($132), a monthly transit pass ($112), and a few taxi rides ($73). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Canada for two?
2 persons
$3,627
≈ €3,177
If there are two of you, plan on around $3,627 ≈ €3,177/month — a proper apartment ($1,911), 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 $3,950 ≈ €3,460/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)
$22.7
31.9 CAD
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$11
15.4 CAD
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$8.04
11.3 CAD
🥛
Milk (1L)
$2.78
3.91 CAD
🥚
Eggs (12)
$3.04
4.27 CAD
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$4.39
6.17 CAD
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$9.51
13.4 CAD
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$4.17
5.86 CAD
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$4.28
6.02 CAD
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$2.25
3.16 CAD
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$15.4
21.6 CAD
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.36
3.32 CAD
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$2.03
2.85 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$2,297
3,228 CAD
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$1,911
2,686 CAD
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$135.3
190.1 CAD
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$1,816
2,552 CAD
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$1,484
2,086 CAD
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$98
137.7 CAD
📶
Internet (monthly)
$43.9
61.7 CAD
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$300.5
422.4 CAD
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$117.7
165.5 CAD
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$11.7
16.4 CAD
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$21.9
30.8 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$62.9
88.4 CAD
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$36.6
51.4 CAD
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$75.3
105.8 CAD
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$152.8
214.8 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$23,635
33,219 CAD
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.09
1.53 CAD
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$111.9
157.2 CAD
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$18.3
25.7 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$10.2
14.4 CAD
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$28.5
40.1 CAD
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$74.6
104.8 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$9.51
13.4 CAD
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$5.85
8.22 CAD
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$6.58
9.25 CAD
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$3.57
5.02 CAD
🪥
Toothpaste
$3.74
5.26 CAD
💇
Men's Haircut
$30
42.1 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$62.2
87.4 CAD
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$27.1
38 CAD
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$212
298 CAD
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$116.3
163.4 CAD
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$11.7
16.4 CAD
☕
Cappuccino
$4.39
6.17 CAD
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$7.31
10.3 CAD
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$530.8
746.1 CAD
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.26
0.37 CAD
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$43.1
60.6 CAD
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$13.2
18.5 CAD
Ottawa
~$1,930 (current)
Calgary
~$1,880
Edmonton
~$1,500
Halifax
~$1,950
Montreal
~$1,794
Quebec City
~$1,184
Toronto
~$2,342 (current)
Vancouver
~$2,450
Victoria
~$1,914
Winnipeg
~$1,435