Canada
Live cost-of-living data across 5 cities in Canada — average cost index 39/100 (New York = 100), ranging from 31 to 44. Sourced by AI, refreshed regularly.
Cost of living by city in Canada
Ranked cheapest first. Cost index anchored to New York = 100.
Frequently asked questions
Is Canada cheap to live in?
Across 5 cities in Canada, the average cost-of-living index is 39 (New York = 100) — from 31 in Kingston to 44 in Victoria. It's meaningfully cheaper than the US and Western Europe.
What is the cheapest city in Canada?
Kingston is the most affordable city we track in Canada, with a cost-of-living index of 31 (New York = 100) and a 1-bedroom city-center rent around $847/month.
How much does it cost to live in Canada per month?
A single person can live comfortably in the cheaper cities of Canada for roughly $620–$868/month. Costs scale up toward Victoria. See the full city-by-city breakdown above.
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