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| Apartment buildings in the English Bay area of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
The vast size, varied climate and population distribution of Canada mean that costs of living can vary from one area to another. There may also be some expenses that you weren’t expecting before you arrived.
Here are some typical costs for items and services in Canada. Please note all figures are in Canadian funds.
Rent—Bachelor Apartment (1 room apartment, 1 month, large city)
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$700–$1,100
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Rent—Bachelor Apartment (1 room apartment, 1 month, small city/town)
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$500–$700
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Water, Gas and Electricity (1 month) - Apartment
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$150
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Water, Gas and Electricity (1 month) and Sewage – Single Family house
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$400
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Car Insurance for a mini Van of $35,000, 250 deductible and 2 drivers with very good history
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$1350
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VOIP Phone (1 month, including long distance)
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$30–$40
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Cheapest Cell Phone Package (1 month) with Unlimited Data
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$40
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Cable Television (1 month)
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$25–$50
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Internet Connection (high speed, 1 month)
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$50
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Groceries for One Person (1 month)
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$200–$300
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1 Dozen Eggs
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$2–$3
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Bag of Rice (20 pounds) – High Quality
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$20
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Bus Fare 1-Way (local)
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$2.25
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Fast Food Meal (hamburger, soft drink, french fries)
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$4–$6 per person
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Average Restaurant Meal
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$10–$25 per person
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Coffee from Specialty Coffee Shop
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$1.70
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Admission to Nightclub
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$0–$15
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Gas/Petrol
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$1.15–$1.50 per litre
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Movie
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$11.50–$13
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Pair of Jeans
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$40–$80
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Pair of Running Shoes
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$60–$200
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Return Flight from Vancouver to Toronto
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$300–$1,200
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Letter within Canada
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$0.57
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International Postage (letter)
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$1.70
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| Interest Rate on Savings | .5% |
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