Cost of Living in Canada
To begin your financial planning, it is essential to know the average cost of living in Canada. Here are some of the cost of living in Canada, the country that ranks #1 in the world, in terms of the quality of life. You can also visit the websites below for updated information of the costs in Canada:
http://www.expatarrivals.com/americas/canada/cost-living-canada
https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/country/canada
Below are only an estimated reference. These expenses may differ depending on your study location.
Homestay services charge an initial placement fee of $200 (£117) and the average cost per month is then $400-800 (£235-471).
The average cost of a university residence or dormitory is $3,000-7,500 per year (£1,769-4,422) and offers campus dining meal plans.
Private shared accommodation is around $250-700 (£147-413) per month, or $8,400 (£4,953) per year.
This vary though based on the province.
The average weekly food shop is $50 (£29.48), with a loaf of bread costing around $2.76 (£1.63). A meal in a restaurant in Canada weighs in at about $15 per person (£8.84).
Compared with many other western countries, although not the USA, food is cheaper in Canada.
Men’s Cut & Style around $40
Woman’s Cut & Style around $80
A cinema ticket is $12.99 (£7.66).
A pint of beer at a bar is $6-6.50 (£3.54-3.83) and a bottle of mid-range wine is $15 (£8.84), with a Big Mac costing $5.97 (£3.52). A monthly gym membership weighs in at around $48 (£28.30). An average night out can cost between $45 (in Halifax) and $75 (in Toronto).
One-way public transit fares typically cost a few dollars, and monthly passes range from about $80 to $110, although many transit providers offer student discounts.
