Cost of Living in Canada (2024)

Restaurants

Edit RangeMeal, Inexpensive Restaurant 24.00C$15.00-40.00 Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 100.00C$66.75-200.00 McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 14.00C$12.00-15.00 Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 8.00C$5.00-10.62 Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 8.00C$6.00-11.00 Cappuccino (regular) 5.00C$3.00-8.00 co*ke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 2.88C$2.00-4.00 Water (12 oz small bottle) 2.34C$1.98-3.80

Markets

Edit Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 10.91C$5.68-18.93 Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 3.18C$1.81-5.44 Rice (white), (1 lb) 2.31C$1.00-4.54 Eggs (regular) (12) 4.62C$3.00-7.00 Local Cheese (1 lb) 6.95C$3.18-15.88 Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 7.46C$3.63-11.49 Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 8.75C$4.54-13.61 Apples (1 lb) 2.57C$0.91-4.00 Banana (1 lb) 0.87C$0.54-1.81 Oranges (1 lb) 2.32C$0.91-4.54 Tomato (1 lb) 2.53C$0.91-4.08 Potato (1 lb) 1.60C$0.50-3.00 Onion (1 lb) 1.58C$0.68-2.72 Lettuce (1 head) 3.60C$2.00-5.00 Water (1.5 liter bottle) 2.37C$1.00-4.00 Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 18.00C$12.19-26.00 Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 4.06C$2.25-7.00 Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 4.34C$2.50-8.00 Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 18.50C$15.00-23.00

Transportation

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Edit Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 1,118.55C$650.00-2,000.00 International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 19,845.93C$10,000.00-35,000.00

Clothing And Shoes

Edit 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 82.23C$40.00-130.00 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 57.74C$30.00-100.00 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 120.12C$75.00-180.00 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 158.03C$80.00-265.00

Rent Per Month

Edit Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 1,979.43C$1,245.67-2,945.00 Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 1,805.57C$1,250.00-2,500.00 Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 3,157.03C$2,053.50-5,179.55 Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 2,651.64C$1,831.12-4,000.00

Buy Apartment Price

Edit Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 1,126.75C$589.00-2,229.65 Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 732.96C$371.61-1,300.63

Salaries And Financing

Edit Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 3,867.54C$ Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 7.024.00-8.75

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Restaurants

RangeMeal, Inexpensive Restaurant: This represents the cost of a meal for one person at an inexpensive restaurant, ranging from $15 to $40.
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course: The cost of a three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant, falling between $66.75 and $200.
McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal): The cost of a standard McDonald's meal is $14.

Markets

Various food items: Prices for items like milk, bread, rice, eggs, cheese, meats, fruits, and vegetables are provided, offering a comprehensive view of grocery costs.

Transportation

Various transportation costs: These include prices for local transport, monthly passes, taxi fares, and gasoline.

Utilities (Monthly)

Basic Utilities: The cost of basic utilities such as electricity, heating, cooling, water, and garbage for a 915 sq ft apartment is around $216.50.
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan: The monthly cost for a mobile phone plan with calls and 10GB+ data is $66.21.
Internet: The cost of internet service with 60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, and cable/ADSL ranges from $59.47 to $129.99.

Sports And Leisure

Fitness Club, Tennis Court Rent, Cinema: Costs associated with fitness club memberships, tennis court rentals, and cinema tickets are included.

Childcare

Preschool, International Primary School: Monthly costs for private preschool or kindergarten and yearly costs for international primary school education are outlined.

Clothing And Shoes

Various clothing items: Prices for jeans, summer dresses, running shoes, and leather business shoes from popular brands like Levis, Zara, H&M, and Nike are provided.

Rent Per Month

Apartment Costs: Rental prices for apartments with 1 bedroom and 3 bedrooms, both in the city center and outside, are detailed.

Buy Apartment Price

Property Prices: The cost per square foot to buy an apartment in the city center and outside the center is presented.

Salaries And Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary: The average monthly net salary after tax is $3,867.54.
Mortgage Interest Rate: The yearly mortgage interest rate for a 20-year fixed-rate loan ranges from 4.00% to 8.75%.

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