🍜
$19
26.7 CAD Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$4.03
5.66 CAD Cappuccino
🚌
$61.4
86.3 CAD Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$1,200
1,686 CAD Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Canada alone?
To live in Victoria on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,914/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($1,200), weekday lunches out ($380), weekend casual meals ($94), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($121), a monthly transit pass ($61), and a few taxi rides ($58). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Canada for two?
2 persons
$3,300
≈ €2,890
If there are two of you, plan on around $3,300 ≈ €2,890/month — a proper apartment ($1,871), 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 $3,567 ≈ €3,124/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
26.7 CAD
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$11.7
16.4 CAD
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$7.31
10.3 CAD
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.93
2.71 CAD
🥚
Eggs (12)
$5.12
7.20 CAD
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$3.47
4.88 CAD
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$11.7
16.4 CAD
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$3.65
5.13 CAD
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$2.27
3.19 CAD
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$2.51
3.53 CAD
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$16.1
22.6 CAD
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.27
3.19 CAD
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$2.35
3.30 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$2,382
3,348 CAD
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$1,871
2,630 CAD
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$67.3
94.5 CAD
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$1,637
2,301 CAD
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$1,200
1,686 CAD
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$65.8
92.5 CAD
📶
Internet (monthly)
$53.4
75 CAD
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$344.4
484 CAD
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$176.2
247.7 CAD
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$11.7
16.4 CAD
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$23.4
32.9 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$67.3
94.5 CAD
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$73.1
102.8 CAD
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$111.1
156.2 CAD
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$148.4
208.6 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$22,318
31,368 CAD
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.37
1.93 CAD
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$61.4
86.3 CAD
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$14.6
20.5 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$10.2
14.4 CAD
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$24.9
34.9 CAD
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$59.2
83.2 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$6.58
9.25 CAD
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$4.39
6.17 CAD
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$4.39
6.17 CAD
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$3.39
4.76 CAD
🪥
Toothpaste
$3.56
5.00 CAD
💇
Men's Haircut
$20.5
28.8 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$51.9
73 CAD
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$22.7
31.9 CAD
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$130.2
182.9 CAD
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$98.7
138.7 CAD
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$9.51
13.4 CAD
☕
Cappuccino
$4.03
5.66 CAD
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$5.85
8.22 CAD
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$434.3
610.4 CAD
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.28
0.39 CAD
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$45.3
63.7 CAD
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$12.4
17.5 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
Victoria
~$1,914 (current)
Winnipeg
~$1,435