Canada · Updated June 2026
Cost of living in Canada, city by city
Average rent, groceries, transit, and utilities for every city we track — each with a single Cost of Living Score so you can see where a Canadian paycheque stretches furthest. Higher score = more affordable.
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Figures are typical city-level estimates for a one-person household — rent from CMHC and Rentals.ca, groceries from Canada’s Food Price Report, transit from local authority fares, and utilities from provincial boards — not a personal budget, and they shift over time. Last updated June 2026. Want your own number? Take the Cost of Living Score assessment.