Summary of The Cost of Living in Canada
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person across cities in Canada is $3,350.00 including rent, or $1,700.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) across cities in Canada is $4,375.00 including rent, or $2,725.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) across cities in Canada is $5,987.50 including rent, or $3,842.50 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living across cities in Canada ranges from $40,200.00 for a single person to $52,500.00 for a couple, and $71,850.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $20,400.00 for a single person to $32,700.00 for a couple, and $46,110.00 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living across cities in Canada, baseline monthly expenses range from $1,870.00 for a single person to $2,372.50 for a couple, and $3,242.50 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $820.00 for a single person to $1,322.50 for a couple, and $1,877.50 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living across cities in Canada, estimated monthly expenses range from $6,368.00 for a single person to $8,576.00 for a couple, and $11,676.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $3,868.00 for a single person to $6,076.00 for a couple, and $8,426.00 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person across cities in Canada is $3,950.00, which is 132.4% more than the average monthly cost of living and 381.7% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |