Cost of living in Canada compared to Belgium
Currency:
Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Canada is 9% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
Canada | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$26 (€17) | €19 | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (€10) | €11 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$11 (€7) | €5.79 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.01 (€2.02) | €1.28 | + 58% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.60 (€3.77) | €3.54 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.74 (€3.86) | €2.94 | + 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$13 (€9) | €6 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.43 (€3.65) | €2.59 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.19 (€2.82) | €2.11 | + 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.04 (€2.72) | €2.08 | + 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$23 (€16) | €8 | + 106% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.26 (€2.19) | €3.05 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.69 (€1.81) | €2.00 | - 10% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Canada is 27% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
Canada | Belgium | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,886 (€1,940) | €1,348 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,380 (€1,599) | €1,170 | + 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$257 (€173) | €265 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,167 (€1,456) | €873 | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,701 (€1,143) | €663 | + 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$119 (€80) | €154 | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$71 (€48) | €54 | - 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$361 (€243) | €302 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$205 (€138) | €110 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$17 (€11) | €17 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$33 (€22) | €12 | + 86% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Canada is 10% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Canada | Belgium | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$86 (€58) | €88 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$72 (€48) | €42 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$132 (€89) | €101 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$175 (€118) | €129 | - 8% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Canada is 14% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
Canada | Belgium | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$35,675 (€23,975) | €32,008 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.65 (€1.11) | €1.67 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 (€75) | €52 | + 45% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Canada is 11% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
Canada | Belgium | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (€9) | €12 | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$29 (€20) | €14 | + 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$174 (€117) | €31 | + 276% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (€7) | €5.29 | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (€5.32) | €9 | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$8 (€5.15) | €4.92 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.50 (€3.02) | €3.01 | + 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$4.05 (€2.72) | €4.00 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$33 (€22) | €27 | - 18% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Canada is 7% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
Canada | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$75 (€51) | €43 | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$35 (€23) | €26 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$186 (€125) | €90 | + 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$141 (€95) | €94 | + 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (€10) | €12 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.70 (€3.83) | €3.51 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (€5.43) | €5.03 | + 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$660 (€443) | €561 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.43 (€0.29) | €0.25 | + 16% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (€39) | €31 | + 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$19 (€13) | €11 | + 19% | |
TOTAL | + 13% |
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Canada is 13% more expensive than in Belgium
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