🍜
$18.3
25.6 CAD Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$4.23
5.93 CAD Cappuccino
🚌
$94.3
132.2 CAD Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$1,708
2,394 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
≈ €3,529
If there are two of you, plan on around $3,948 ≈ €3,529/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 ≈ €3,776/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
25.6 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
5.87 CAD
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$4.39
6.15 CAD
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$8.04
11.3 CAD
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$4.39
6.15 CAD
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$3.96
5.55 CAD
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$3.49
4.89 CAD
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$15.4
21.5 CAD
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.76
3.87 CAD
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$2.73
3.83 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$3,222
4,515 CAD
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$2,464
3,454 CAD
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$109.7
153.7 CAD
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$1,998
2,800 CAD
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$1,708
2,394 CAD
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$97.3
136.3 CAD
📶
Internet (monthly)
$57.8
81 CAD
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$289.5
405.8 CAD
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$160.9
225.5 CAD
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$10.2
14.4 CAD
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$27.1
37.9 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$65.1
91.2 CAD
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$41
57.4 CAD
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$100.9
141.4 CAD
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$130.9
183.4 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$24,806
34,768 CAD
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.22
1.71 CAD
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$94.3
132.2 CAD
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$16.8
23.6 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$7.31
10.2 CAD
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$16.1
22.6 CAD
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$103.8
145.5 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$7.31
10.2 CAD
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$5.85
8.20 CAD
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$5.12
7.18 CAD
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$3.39
4.75 CAD
🪥
Toothpaste
$2.71
3.80 CAD
💇
Men's Haircut
$34.4
48.2 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$52.6
73.8 CAD
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$26.3
36.9 CAD
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$190.1
266.4 CAD
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$100.2
140.4 CAD
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$12.4
17.4 CAD
☕
Cappuccino
$4.23
5.93 CAD
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$5.85
8.20 CAD
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$566.7
794.2 CAD
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.34
0.48 CAD
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$52.6
73.8 CAD
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$15.4
21.5 CAD
Ottawa
~$1,930 (current)
Calgary
~$1,880
Edmonton
~$1,500
Halifax
~$1,950
Montreal
~$1,794
Quebec City
~$1,184
Toronto
~$2,342
Vancouver
~$2,450 (current)
Victoria
~$1,914
Winnipeg
~$1,435