🍜
$18.3
25.7 CAD Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$4.23
5.95 CAD Cappuccino
🚌
$94.3
132.6 CAD Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$1,708
2,401 CAD Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Canada alone?
To live in Vancouver on a moderate budget, you'll need around $2,450/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($1,708), weekday lunches out ($366), weekend casual meals ($88), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($127), a monthly transit pass ($94), 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
$3,948
≈ €3,457
If there are two of you, plan on around $3,948 ≈ €3,457/month — a proper apartment ($2,464), 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 $4,225 ≈ €3,700/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
$11
15.4 CAD
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$8.77
12.3 CAD
🥛
Milk (1L)
$2.13
2.99 CAD
🥚
Eggs (12)
$4.19
5.89 CAD
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$4.39
6.17 CAD
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$8.04
11.3 CAD
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$4.39
6.17 CAD
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$3.96
5.57 CAD
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$3.49
4.91 CAD
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$15.4
21.6 CAD
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.76
3.88 CAD
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$2.73
3.84 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$3,222
4,528 CAD
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$2,464
3,463 CAD
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$109.7
154.2 CAD
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$1,998
2,808 CAD
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$1,708
2,401 CAD
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$97.3
136.7 CAD
📶
Internet (monthly)
$57.8
81.2 CAD
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$289.5
406.9 CAD
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$160.9
226.1 CAD
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$10.2
14.4 CAD
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$27.1
38 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$65.1
91.5 CAD
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$41
57.6 CAD
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$100.9
141.8 CAD
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$130.9
184 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$24,806
34,864 CAD
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.22
1.71 CAD
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$94.3
132.6 CAD
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$16.8
23.6 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$7.31
10.3 CAD
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$16.1
22.6 CAD
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$103.8
145.9 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$7.31
10.3 CAD
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$5.85
8.22 CAD
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$5.12
7.20 CAD
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$3.39
4.76 CAD
🪥
Toothpaste
$2.71
3.81 CAD
💇
Men's Haircut
$34.4
48.3 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$52.6
74 CAD
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$26.3
37 CAD
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$190.1
267.2 CAD
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$100.2
140.8 CAD
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$12.4
17.5 CAD
☕
Cappuccino
$4.23
5.95 CAD
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$5.85
8.22 CAD
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$566.7
796.4 CAD
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.34
0.48 CAD
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$52.6
74 CAD
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$15.4
21.6 CAD
Ottawa
~$1,930 (current)
Calgary
~$1,880
Edmonton
~$1,500
Halifax
~$1,950
Montreal
~$1,794
Quebec City
~$1,184
Toronto
~$2,342
Vancouver
~$2,450 (current)
Victoria
~$1,914
Winnipeg
~$1,435