Annual indexes of price differences between 15 cities in all provinces and territories, as of October of the previous year, for a selection of products (goods and services) from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) purchased by consumers in each of the 15 cities. The combined city average index is 100.

Detailed cost of living comparison between Canada and Canada

When interviewed in February 2022, more than half of Canadians (** percent) reported being unable to cope with the cost of living. This proportion was highest among people living in the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Atlantic Provinces (** percent). In contrast, only *** people out of five in Quebec reported such difficulties. In March 2022, inflation was an issue for most Canadian households.

From January 2022 to January 2025, the consumer price index (CPI) of food purchased from the store generally increased monthly in every province. In Prince Edward Island, the CPI reached ***** by January 2025, making it the highest CPI in Canada in that month.

Monthly indexes and percentage changes for all components and special aggregates of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), not seasonally adjusted, for Canada, provinces, Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Iqaluit. Data are presented for the corresponding month of the previous year, the previous month and the current month. The base year for the index is 2002=100.

Comprehensive cost of living breakdown for Canada including housing, food, transportation, and healthcare costs for retirement planning.

Detailed cost of living comparison between Canada and Us Virgin Islands

The objective of this survey is to gather information on tuition fees, living accommodation costs at residences/housing and additional compulsory fees paid by full-time university students at Canadian universities. Data are collected annually by questionnaire through the Registrar or the Business Office of universities. Survey results are available at the end of August. Data for undergraduate programs are available by institution, by province, by program and by type of students (Canadian or Foreign). Data for graduate programs are available by institution, by province and by type of students (Canadian or Foreign). Additional compulsory fees are available by institution, by province and by type (athletics, health services, student association, and other). Living accommodation costs at residence/housing are available by institution, by type of students (single or married) and by type of costs (room, meal plan,or both). For current TLAC data refer to Statistics Canada. Access data here

By the end of April 2023, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) of Canada had increased by *** percent from the the same month of the previous year. The Consumer Price Index is used to assess price changes associated with the average cost of living. The data is not seasonally adjusted.

This dataset presents detailed statistical tables from the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) conducted by Statistics Canada, with a focus on income levels and housing characteristics across Canada. As a voluntary alternative to the former long-form census, the 2011 NHS maintains a comparable structure, capturing key socio-economic indicators with updated methodologies.

The data covers:

Income distribution, earnings, and employment income

Housing types, ownership, shelter costs, and living conditions

Social and demographic attributes of Canadian residents

The dataset spans multiple geographic levels:

Canada, provinces, and territories

Census metropolitan areas (CMAs) and census agglomerations (CAs)

Census subdivisions with populations exceeding 5,000

This release is part of the NHS Focus on Geography Series, offering easy access to essential results across geographic regions. Data collection occurred in three phases between May and August 2011, using online surveys, paper forms, and follow-up outreach.

Keywords: Income, Housing, Shelter Costs, Census, Labour, Immigration, Education, Aboriginal Peoples, Visible Minorities, Ethnic Origin Subject: Social Sciences License: Custom Dataset Terms DOI: https://doi.org/10.5683/SP3/XAO0KR

Detailed cost of living comparison between Canada and Anguilla

Detailed cost of living comparison between Canada and American Samoa

Survey of Household Spending (SHS), average household spending on detailed food categories.

The City of Toronto monitors food affordability every year using the Ontario Nutritious Food Basket (ONFB) costing tool. Food prices, among other essential needs, have increased considerably in the last several years. People receiving social assistance and earning low wages often do not have enough money to cover the cost of basic expenses, including food. As such, ONFB data is best used to assess the cost of living in Toronto by analyzing food affordability in relation to income, alongside other local basic expenses. The dataset describes the affordability of food and other basic expenses relative to income for 13 household scenarios. Scenarios were selected to reflect household characteristics that increase the risk of being food insecure, including reliance on social assistance as the main source of income, single-parent households, and rental housing. A median income scenario has also been included as a comparator. Income, including federal and provincial tax benefits, and the cost of four basic living expenses - rent food, childcare, and transportation - are estimated for each scenario. Results show the estimated amount of money remaining at the end of the month for each household. Three versions of the scenarios were created to describe: Income scenarios with subsidies: Subsidies can substantially reduce a households’ monthly expenses. Local subsidies for rent (Rent-Geared-to-Income), childcare (Childcare Fee Subsidy), and transit (Fair Pass) are accounted for in this file. Income scenarios without subsidies + average market rent: In this file, rental costs are based on average market rent, as measured by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Income scenarios without subsidies + current market rent: Rental costs are based on current market rent (as of October 2023), as measured by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB). All values are rounded to the nearest dollar.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location

The average resale house price in Canada was forecast to reach nearly ******* Canadian dollars in 2026, according to a January forecast. In 2024, house prices increased after falling for the first time since 2019. One of the reasons for the price correction was the notable drop in transaction activity. Housing transactions picked up in 2024 and are expected to continue to grow until 2026. British Columbia, which is the most expensive province for housing, is projected to see the average house price reach *** million Canadian dollars in 2026. Affordability in Vancouver Vancouver is the most populous city in British Columbia and is also infamously expensive for housing. In 2023, the city topped the ranking for least affordable housing market in Canada, with the average homeownership cost outweighing the average household income. There are a multitude of reasons for this, but most residents believe that foreigners investing in the market cause the high housing prices. Victoria housing market The capital of British Columbia is Victoria, where housing prices are also very high. The price of a single family home in Victoria's most expensive suburb, Oak Bay was *** million Canadian dollars in 2024.

Living Cost: Average per Month: SB: Irkutsk Region data was reported at 11,982.000 RUB in Dec 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 12,453.000 RUB for Sep 2020. Living Cost: Average per Month: SB: Irkutsk Region data is updated quarterly, averaging 6,103.000 RUB from Sep 2001 (Median) to Dec 2020, with 78 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12,453.000 RUB in Sep 2020 and a record low of 1,717.000 RUB in Sep 2001. Living Cost: Average per Month: SB: Irkutsk Region data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table RU.HF001: Living Cost.

Detailed cost of living comparison between Canada and Micronesia

Living Cost: Average per Month: FE: Amur Region data was reported at 13,530.000 RUB in Dec 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 13,281.000 RUB for Sep 2020. Living Cost: Average per Month: FE: Amur Region data is updated quarterly, averaging 7,939.000 RUB from Dec 2001 (Median) to Dec 2020, with 77 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13,530.000 RUB in Dec 2020 and a record low of 1,889.000 RUB in Dec 2001. Living Cost: Average per Month: FE: Amur Region data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table RU.HF001: Living Cost.

The City of Toronto monitors the affordability of food annually using the Nutritious Food Basket (NFB) costing tool. Food prices increased considerably in 2022. People with low incomes do not have enough money to cover the cost of basic expenses, including food. As such, NFB data is best viewed in relation to income, alongside other local basic expenses. The dataset describes the affordability of food and other basic expenses relative to income for nine household scenarios. Scenarios were selected to reflect household characteristics that increase the risk of being food insecure, including reliance on social assistance as the main source of income, single-parent households, and rental housing. A median income scenario has also been included as a comparator. Income, including federal and provincial tax benefits, and the cost of four basic living expenses - shelter, food, childcare, and transportation - are estimated for each scenario. Results show the amount of money remaining at the end of the month for each household. Three versions of the scenarios were created to describe: Income scenarios with subsidies: Subsidies can substantially reduce a households’ monthly expenses. Local subsidies for rent (Rent-Geared-to-Income), childcare (Childcare Fee Subsidy), and transit (Fair Pass) are accounted for in this file. Income scenarios without subsidies + average rent: In this file, rental costs are based on average rent, as measured by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Income scenarios without subsidies + market rent: Rental costs are based on average market rent (as of June 2022), as measured by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB). Limitations Scenarios describe estimated values only, rounded to the nearest dollar. Income is estimated using a May/June 2022 reference period to align with Nutritious Food Basket data collection. Thus, tax year 2020 has been utilized in calculations. Income amounts include all entitlements available to Ontario residents; therefore, they are maximum amounts. Actual income amounts may be lower if residents do not file their income tax and/or do not apply for all available tax credits.