City-by-city breakdown of rent, groceries, utilities, and transportation. Toronto vs Vancouver vs Montreal and more.
| City | 1-BR Rent | Groceries | Transit | Total Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏙️ Vancouver | $2,500 | $550 | $110 | $3,800 |
| 🏙️ Toronto | $2,400 | $500 | $156 | $3,700 |
| 🏛️ Ottawa | $1,800 | $450 | $125 | $2,900 |
| 🎭 Montreal | $1,600 | $400 | $94 | $2,600 |
| 🛢️ Calgary | $1,700 | $450 | $112 | $2,800 |
| 🛢️ Edmonton | $1,400 | $420 | $100 | $2,400 |
| 🌊 Halifax | $1,800 | $420 | $82 | $2,800 |
| 🌾 Winnipeg | $1,200 | $400 | $105 | $2,200 |
| 🌾 Regina | $1,100 | $380 | $90 | $2,000 |
🔴 Expensive | 🟡 Moderate | 🟢 Affordable. Vancouver & Toronto 40-60% more expensive.
Milk (2L): $5.50
Bread: $3.50
Eggs (12): $4.50
Rice (2kg): $6.00
Chicken (1kg):
$15.00
Cheese (500g): $8.00
• Budget: No Frills, FreshCo, Food Basics
• Mid:
Loblaws, Sobeys, Metro
• Warehouse: Costco (best value)
•
Premium: Whole Foods, Pusateri's
• Weekly spend (1 person): $80-$150
Fast food meal: $12-$15
Casual restaurant: $20-$35
Mid-range: $40-$70
Coffee (Tim
Hortons): $2.00
Beer (bar): $8-$12
Tip: 15-20% expected