🍜
$19
26.7 CAD Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$4.00
5.62 CAD Cappuccino
🚌
$80.4
113 CAD Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$693.2
974.2 CAD Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Canada alone?
To live in Winnipeg on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,435/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($693), weekday lunches out ($380), weekend casual meals ($99), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($120), a monthly transit pass ($80), and a few taxi rides ($61). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Canada for two?
2 persons
$2,676
≈ €2,344
If there are two of you, plan on around $2,676 ≈ €2,344/month — a proper apartment ($1,193), 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 $2,954 ≈ €2,587/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
$12.4
17.5 CAD
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$4.39
6.17 CAD
🥛
Milk (1L)
$2.11
2.97 CAD
🥚
Eggs (12)
$3.96
5.57 CAD
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$3.92
5.51 CAD
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$6.58
9.25 CAD
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$2.97
4.17 CAD
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$1.64
2.31 CAD
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$2.37
3.33 CAD
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$15.4
21.6 CAD
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.22
3.12 CAD
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.30
1.83 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$1,745
2,453 CAD
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$1,193
1,677 CAD
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$168.2
236.4 CAD
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$1,127
1,585 CAD
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$693.2
974.2 CAD
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$92.1
129.5 CAD
📶
Internet (monthly)
$56.3
79.1 CAD
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$312.2
438.8 CAD
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$95.8
134.6 CAD
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$10.2
14.4 CAD
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$21.9
30.8 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$54.8
77.1 CAD
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$38.8
54.5 CAD
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$92.1
129.5 CAD
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$89.9
126.4 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$25,588
35,964 CAD
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.04
1.46 CAD
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$80.4
113 CAD
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$15.4
21.6 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$8.04
11.3 CAD
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$17.6
24.7 CAD
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$78.2
110 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$7.31
10.3 CAD
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$4.39
6.17 CAD
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$4.17
5.86 CAD
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$2.65
3.72 CAD
🪥
Toothpaste
$1.92
2.70 CAD
💇
Men's Haircut
$22.7
31.9 CAD
Item
USD $
CAD C$
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$43.1
60.6 CAD
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$22.7
31.9 CAD
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$95.8
134.6 CAD
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$79
111 CAD
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$8.04
11.3 CAD
☕
Cappuccino
$4.00
5.62 CAD
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$4.39
6.17 CAD
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$442.4
621.7 CAD
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.62
0.87 CAD
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$39.5
55.5 CAD
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$11.7
16.4 CAD
Ottawa
~$1,930 (current)
Calgary
~$1,880
Edmonton
~$1,500
Halifax
~$1,950
Montreal
~$1,794
Quebec City
~$1,184
Toronto
~$2,342
Vancouver
~$2,450
Victoria
~$1,914
Winnipeg
~$1,435 (current)