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Cost of living calculator for newcomers to Canada

Compare Cities, Plan Your Budget

See what life actually costs across 100 Canadian cities - rent, groceries, transit, insurance, and more. Costs are estimates based on 2025 data and may vary by neighbourhood.

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ONOntario
BCBritish Columbia
ABAlberta
QCQuebec
MBManitoba
SKSaskatchewan
NSNova Scotia
NLNewfoundland & Labrador
NBNew Brunswick
PEPrince Edward Island
YTYukon
NTNorthwest Territories
NUNunavut

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Select from the list above and see exactly where your money goes

Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Rental Market Report 2025 & Statistics Canada. All figures are estimates.

Rent data sourced from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) 2025 Rental Market Report, published January 2025. Tax estimates use Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) 2025 federal and provincial income tax rates. Transit pass prices from official transit agency fare schedules (2025). Grocery and utility figures based on Statistics Canada Consumer Price Index data. All figures are approximate and may vary by neighbourhood, lifestyle, and individual circumstances. Please verify with official sources before making financial decisions.