Here you’ll get the most interesting, recent and full information on prices in Canada that I tried to find.
See also: Salary in Canada.
All the prices are given in $CAD. The actual $CAD other currencies exchange rate may be easily found in Internet.
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Prices in cities of Canada
To make it clear I mean the Canadian provinces but not the territories thereof.
Living in Vancouver or Toronto is more expensive than, for example, in Ottawa or Halifax, while Manitoba and Quebec are the cheapest ones. Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia are the most expensive provinces in Canada.
The average fare for public transportation is $CAD 3. The taxi in Canada is the most expensive, but if you are making a short trip the taxi fare may be compared to public transport fare.
Food prices
Food of good quality and of low cost therewith may be found in large supermarkets. But I wouldn’t strongly recommend doing shopping in convenience stores.
On average the Canadians spend about 15-20% of their budget for food.
Below you’ll find average Canada food prices in $CAD.
| Food | Toronto | Vancouver | Montreal | Ottawa |
| Milk (1 liter) | 2 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| White bread (500 g) | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.1 |
| Rice (1 kg) | 3.1 | 3 | 2.3 | 2.4 |
| Eggs (per 12) | 2.8 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 2.2 |
| Cheese (1 kg) | 14 | 11 | 12 | 9 |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | 13.3 | 11.7 | 10 | 10.2 |
| Beef round (1 kg) | 16.2 | 11.3 | 11 | 8 |
| Apple (1 kg) | 3.3 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.8 |
| Orange (1 kg) | 3.8 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.9 |
| Banana (1 kg) | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Tomato (1 kg) | 3.1 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 2.3 |
| Potato (1 kg) | 2.6 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Onion (1 kg) | 2.2 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
Prices for clothing
According to statistics, an average Canadian uses $300-400 per month for clothing and accessories.
Winter parka of good quality costs more than $1,000. Average jeans price is $45. Summer dress is about $35. Sports shoes will cost you $70.
Housing rent
There are several kinds of apartments to be rented in the country. Renting an apartment in a usual residential house is better, as it will cost you about $1,500. But much depends on the city; the smaller the city, the lower the price.
Utility charges are about $60-200 per month.
Daily rent of apartment will cost you about $100 per day, while daily rent of a house in Toronto exceeds $200 per day.
Entertainment
Canada is a country with good nature and wonderful places to relax. The Niagara Falls is a picturesque place one should see, with the tour thereto costing $700. A sightseeing tour of Toronto is about $300, of Ottawa — $900 and Vancouver — $600.
Going to movie is $13 on the average.
Lunch in a budget friendly cafй is about $40.
What to bring from Canada
You can buy there many unusual and interesting things apart from standard souvenirs like gift cards and fridge magnets.
1. Maple syrup. Pancakes with the syrup are very tasty.
2. Good clothes. For example, you may buy «Canada Goose» winter parka although it is expensive. I would recommend you to look for clothes made from cashmere to be sold sometimes with substantial discounts.
3. Peanut oil. There is quite a lot of varieties of it in Canada.
4. Caps and clothes with Olympic and Canadian symbols attached thereto.
5. Maple lollipops.
6. Scented candles, especially the ones made by Vancouver Candle Co.