{"id":24668,"date":"2024-12-18T14:56:39","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T13:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foyerglobalhealth.com\/?post_type=destinationcpt&#038;p=24668"},"modified":"2025-06-27T09:37:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T07:37:09","slug":"the-cost-of-living-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"destinationcpt","link":"https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/destination\/the-cost-of-living-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"The cost of living in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;re thinking of moving to Canada, you&#8217;re probably wondering about the cost of living and how much you should budget. From housing and food to entertainment and transportation, Global Health shares with you all the details on the cost of living in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-overview-of-the-average-cost-of-living-in-canada\">Overview of the average cost of living in Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of living in Canada for a single person is <strong>1,900 \u20ac<\/strong> per month, including rent. For a family of four, the monthly budget for living in Canada is <strong>5,100 \u20ac<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Services<\/th><th>Average price in Canada<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Average net monthly salary<\/td><td>\u20ac2,680<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Price of renting a flat<\/td><td>\u20ac850 to \u20ac1650<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Purchase price of a flat per m2<\/td><td>\u20ac2,500 to \u20ac10,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Petrol (1 L)<\/td><td>\u20ac1.08<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mobile package (calls + 10 GB data)<\/td><td>\u20ac42.50 per month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Restaurant meal for 2 people<\/td><td>\u20ac68<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cinema<\/td><td>\u20ac10.50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><em>The above values are given for information only.<\/em> Sources:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.numbeo.com\/cost-of-living\/country_result.jsp?country=Canada&amp;displayCurrency=EUR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Numbeo<\/a><\/em>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www150.statcan.gc.ca\/t1\/tbl1\/en\/tv.action?pid=1410006301&amp;pickMembers%5B0%5D=1.1&amp;pickMembers%5B1%5D=2.2&amp;pickMembers%5B2%5D=3.1&amp;pickMembers%5B3%5D=5.1&amp;pickMembers%5B4%5D=6.1&amp;cubeTimeFrame.startMonth=01&amp;cubeTimeFrame.startYear=2023&amp;cubeTimeFrame.endMonth=12&amp;cubeTimeFrame.endYear=2024&amp;referencePeriods=20230101%2C20241201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stat Canada<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As a reminder, the official currency in Canada is the Canadian dollar, abbreviated CAD. 1 CAD is currently equivalent to 0.67 EUR. <em>(Index as at 4 December 2024).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of living in Canada varies from province to province, especially in the major cities. Here is the ranking of the most expensive cities in Canada according to their cost of living index calculated on the basis of the main expenditure items (housing, transport, shopping, health, etc):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Victoria : 66,5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vancouver : 63,9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kelowna : 62,3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calgary : 62,2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toronto : 62,2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hamilton : 62,2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ottawa : 60,8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Halifax : 60,2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Montr\u00e9al : 60<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quebec city : 58,7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mississauga : 57,8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edmonton : 57,6&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foyerglobalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/mwangi-gatheca-qlKaN7eqay8-unsplash-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset helicopter tour over downtown Toronto\" class=\"wp-image-24550\" style=\"width:406px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/mwangi-gatheca-qlKaN7eqay8-unsplash-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/mwangi-gatheca-qlKaN7eqay8-unsplash-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/mwangi-gatheca-qlKaN7eqay8-unsplash-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/mwangi-gatheca-qlKaN7eqay8-unsplash-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/mwangi-gatheca-qlKaN7eqay8-unsplash-1639x2048.jpg 1639w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/mwangi-gatheca-qlKaN7eqay8-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Toronto, Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-housing-costs-in-canada\">Housing costs in Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to moving to Canada, the amount of rent is an essential element to know. To help you, here&#8217;s a comparison of the monthly budget you need to plan for by city and type of property in Canada:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong><strong><strong>Type of property<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/th><th><strong><strong><strong><strong>Price in Montreal<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/th><th><strong><strong><strong><strong>Price in Toronto<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/th><th><strong><strong><strong><strong>Price in Vancouver<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Price in<\/strong> <strong>Quebec<\/strong><\/th><th><strong><strong><strong>Prices in Calgary<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Rental flat (1 bedroom) in the city centre<\/td><td>\u20ac1,150<\/td><td>\u20ac1,700<\/td><td>\u20ac1,895<\/td><td>\u20ac870<\/td><td>\u20ac1,345<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rental Apartment (1 bedroom) outside the city center<\/td><td>\u20ac920<\/td><td>\u20ac1,435<\/td><td>\u20ac1,600<\/td><td>\u20ac810 <\/td><td>\u20ac1,100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average purchase price per m2 in town centre<\/td><td>\u20ac6,500<\/td><td>\u20ac8,900<\/td><td>\u20ac9,350<\/td><td>\u20ac8,000<\/td><td>\u20ac3,120<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><em><em>The above values are given for information only.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foyerglobalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-celine-chamiot-poncet-168535-2889701.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of buildings in the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.\" class=\"wp-image-24551\" style=\"width:376px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Montreal, Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the price of the property itself, there are monthly energy charges, particularly for electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Canada, the price per kWh is CAD 0.17 (0.116 \u20ac). However, this price is 60% lower in Quebec, thanks to the reduced-price <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalpetrolprices.com\/Canada\/electricity_prices\/\">electricity<\/a> supplied by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroquebec.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec<\/a> at around 0.12 CAD (0.080 \u20ac) per kWh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-food-prices-in-canada\">Food prices in Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>On average, a person in Canada spends between CAD 400 and 500 (270 and 335 \u20ac) a month on food, depending on their eating habits and location. Shopping prices are generally higher in Toronto and Vancouver than in the rest of the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foyerglobalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/side-view-french-fries-with-melted-cheese-mayo-ketchup-table-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl of chips with melted cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise as side sauces.\" class=\"wp-image-24552\" style=\"width:285px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/side-view-french-fries-with-melted-cheese-mayo-ketchup-table-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/side-view-french-fries-with-melted-cheese-mayo-ketchup-table-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/side-view-french-fries-with-melted-cheese-mayo-ketchup-table-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/side-view-french-fries-with-melted-cheese-mayo-ketchup-table-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/side-view-french-fries-with-melted-cheese-mayo-ketchup-table-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/side-view-french-fries-with-melted-cheese-mayo-ketchup-table-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/fr.freepik.com\/photos-gratuite\/vue-laterale-frites-mayonnaise-au-fromage-fondu-ketchup-table_8196327.htm#fromView=search&amp;page=1&amp;position=2&amp;uuid=47542ea9-0c06-4f56-84d0-248d134895f7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To give you an idea of your budget, here are the average prices of basic foods (in euros):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Food<\/th><th><strong>Average price in Canada<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Milk (1 L)<\/td><td>\u20ac2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Water (1,5 L)<\/td><td>\u20ac1.70<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bread (500 g)<\/td><td>\u20ac2.50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12 eggs<\/td><td>\u20ac3.25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Local cheese (1 kg)<\/td><td>\u20ac10.50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chicken fillets  (1 kg)<\/td><td>\u20ac11.40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Meat (1 kg)<\/td><td>\u20ac13.70<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apples (1 kg)<\/td><td>\u20ac3.90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bananas (1 kg)<\/td><td>\u20ac1.33<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tomatoes (1 kg)<\/td><td>\u20ac3.85<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Potatoes (1 kg)<\/td><td>\u20ac2.50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Onions (1 kg)<\/td><td>\u20ac2.50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Local beer (500 ml)<\/td><td>\u20ac2.75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Imported beer (330 ml)<\/td><td>\u20ac3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><em><em><em>The above values are given for information only.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-transport-in-canada\">Transport in Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are thinking of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foyerglobalhealth.com\/destination\/living-as-an-expat-in-canada-our-tips-for-a-successful-move\/\">moving to Canada<\/a>, you&#8217;ll be able to use a wide range of transport options, including the metro and buses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Metro fares<\/strong>: a metro journey in Canada costs around CAD 3.30 (2.20 \u20ac). Here are the fares for a standard ticket in some Canadian cities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Montreal: 3.75 CAD (2.50 \u20ac)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toronto: 3.35 CAD (2.25 \u20ac)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vancouver: 3.20 CAD (2.15 \u20ac)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Bus fares<\/strong>: the average fare for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtcquebec.ca\/en\/rates-and-purchase\/rates-and-passes\/fare-schedule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">city bus ticket<\/a> is 3 CAD (2 \u20ac).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some provinces, such as Quebec, offer a complete public transport network, with unlimited access to all means of transport for around 97 CAD (65 \u20ac) per person.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Taxi fares<\/strong>: it is also possible to travel by taxi with an average starting fare of 4 CAD (2.70 \u20ac) and an additional cost of 1.65 to 3 CAD (1.10 to 2 \u20ac) per kilometre travelled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Train fares: <\/strong>for inter-city or cross-provincial journeys, the train is the preferred means of transport. Ticket prices vary according to destination. For example, a return trip from Montreal to Quebec City costs an average of 43 CAD (29 \u20ac), while a trip from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ttc.ca\/Fares-and-passes\">Montreal to Toronto<\/a> generally costs 55 CAD (36.80 \u20ac).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, drivers can use their own vehicles, with an average price of CAD 1.61 (1.08 \u20ac) per litre of petrol.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foyerglobalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/guy-girl-kiss-tram-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Couple kissing at the door of a moving tram in the middle of a snowy winter.\" class=\"wp-image-24553\" style=\"width:400px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/guy-girl-kiss-tram-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/guy-girl-kiss-tram-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/guy-girl-kiss-tram-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/guy-girl-kiss-tram-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/guy-girl-kiss-tram-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source : <a href=\"https:\/\/fr.freepik.com\/photos-gratuite\/mec-fille-s-embrassent-dans-tram_6136050.htm#fromView=search&amp;page=1&amp;position=10&amp;uuid=fd228841-8159-4b00-b2ac-c075660d3eae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-health-costs-in-canada\">Health costs in Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foyerglobalhealth.com\/destination\/international-health-insurance-for-expats-in-canada\/\">Canadian healthcare system<\/a> is based on two pillars: a federal pillar and a provincial pillar. The federal government sets the general health standards, while each province defines its own health system (terms of access, types of care offered, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as the cost of medical services is concerned, particularly in the private sector, rates are broadly similar across Canada. Here is an overview of the prices charged:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong><strong>Medical services<\/strong><\/strong><\/th><th><strong><strong>Average price in Canada<\/strong><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Consultation with a general practitioner<\/td><td>125 &#8211; 250 $ (\u20ac85 &#8211; 170)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Consultation with a specialist<\/td><td>200 &#8211; 350 $ (\u20ac135 &#8211; 235)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard emergency consultation<\/td><td>322 $ (\u20ac215)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>X-ray<\/td><td>143 $ (\u20ac95)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>One-day surgery for a minor case<\/td><td>1,078 $ (\u20ac720)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Delivering a baby<\/td><td>1,500 \u2013 2,000 $ (\u20ac1,000 \u2013 1,340)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Although Canadian universal health insurance is considered to be one of the best in America, <strong>some treatments, such as dental, eye and hearing care, are not covered<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To benefit from comprehensive cover, many expatriates opt for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foyerglobalhealth.com\/\">private international health insurance.<\/a> This offers access to first-class care, with no waiting times, and is valid anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foyerglobalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-pixabay-52527-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"As a little boy at a dentist's appointment, he has his teeth fixed by a dentist.\" class=\"wp-image-24554\" style=\"width:285px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-pixabay-52527-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-pixabay-52527-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-pixabay-52527-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-pixabay-52527-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-pixabay-52527-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-pixabay-52527-2048x1356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-education-in-canada\">Education in Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have children? Here are the costs you can expect to pay for their primary and secondary education in Canada:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Average cost of a state school<\/strong>: CAD 9,500 to 17,000 (6,355 to 11,380 \u20ac) per year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Average cost of a public school<\/strong>: 15,000 to 30,000 CAD per year. (10,000 to 20,000 \u20ac)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that in Quebec, public schooling is free from pre-school through to secondary school for all children living in the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foyerglobalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-olly-3807755-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Young girl dressed in yellow happily doing her schoolwork. She is writing on a sheet of paper.\" class=\"wp-image-24555\" style=\"width:403px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-olly-3807755-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-olly-3807755-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-olly-3807755-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-olly-3807755-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-olly-3807755-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For higher education students, the cost of a school year varies depending on the degree and the institution, with a national average of CAD 36,100 (24,100 \u20ac) per year. Added to this is the cost of living, estimated at around 15,000 CAD (10,000 \u20ac) per year for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.educanada.ca\/programs-programmes\/education_cost-cout_education.aspx?lang=eng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">university student<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-telecommunications-services-in-canada\">Telecommunications services in Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For mobile and internet telecommunication services, expect to pay the following costs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mobile package (calls and 10 GB of data): 63 CAD (42 \u20ac)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monthly internet subscription (60 mbps and unlimited data): 85 CAD (57 \u20ac)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-leisure-activities\">Leisure activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attend an ice hockey match: between CAD 90 (60 \u20ac) on average<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spend a day in a public swimming pool: CAD 17.50 (11.70 \u20ac) per adult and CAD 15.25 (10.20 \u20ac) per child<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit 80 natural parks in Canada: take a Discovery Pass for CAD 75 (50.20 \u20ac) per adult, valid for 12 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kayak at the Parc de la Rivi\u00e8re-des-Milles-\u00celes in Laval: 36.50 CAD (24.50 \u20ac) for 3 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the cinema: CAD 15.70 (10.50 \u20ac) per ticket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dinner for two in a restaurant: 100 CAD (67 \u20ac)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foyerglobalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-arthurbrognoli-2260787-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Ice-hockey players playing a match, while their friends cheer them on from the side.\" class=\"wp-image-24556\" style=\"width:285px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-arthurbrognoli-2260787-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-arthurbrognoli-2260787-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-arthurbrognoli-2260787-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-arthurbrognoli-2260787-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-arthurbrognoli-2260787-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-arthurbrognoli-2260787-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cost-of-living-in-canada-compared-with-western-europe\">Cost of living in Canada compared with Western Europe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Living in Canada costs on average<\/strong> 12% more than in many other parts of Europe, including rent. However, this figure needs to be qualified, as the cost of living in Canada varies greatly from region to region. This difference is mainly due to the high cost of housing in major Canadian cities such as Vancouver and Toronto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By way of comparison, a one-bedroom flat in the centre of Vancouver costs an average of \u20ac1,900, compared with \u20ac1,300 in Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without including rent, the difference in the cost of living between Canada and Western Europe is reduced to just 2%, so budgets are almost the same. Purchasing power and the average salary in Canada and many European country are also almost similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cost-of-living-in-canada-compared-with-the-united-states\">Cost of living in Canada compared with the United States<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of living in Canada is around <strong>10% lower<\/strong> than in the United States. This difference is mainly due to rents, which are on average 30% higher in the USA. However, the United States offers greater purchasing power (+25%) and a higher average salary than Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, the monthly budget you need to plan for in Canada and the United States <strong>depends very much on where you live<\/strong>. Living in cities like New York or San Francisco requires a much higher budget than living in Laval. 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