Cost of living in Canada compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
| Canada | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (€16) | €20 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (€10) | €11 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$11 (€7) | €5.58 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.15 (€2.09) | €1.41 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.68 (€3.77) | €3.67 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.55 (€3.68) | €3.03 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$13 (€9) | €7 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.38 (€3.57) | €2.55 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.82 (€2.53) | €2.04 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.83 (€2.54) | €2.11 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$22 (€15) | €8 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.38 (€2.24) | €3.18 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.76 (€1.83) | €2.08 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 17% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Canada | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,988 (€1,983) | €1,507 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,434 (€1,615) | €1,306 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$227 (€151) | €278 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,107 (€1,398) | €915 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,652 (€1,096) | €752 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$113 (€75) | €197 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$71 (€47) | €50 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$399 (€265) | €302 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$209 (€138) | €110 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (€10) | €17 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$32 (€21) | €12 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 17% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Canada | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$85 (€56) | €94 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$62 (€41) | €42 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$137 (€91) | €101 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$161 (€107) | €129 | - 17% | |
| 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$32,565 (€21,609) | €31,127 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.65 (€1.10) | €1.72 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$114 (€76) | €50 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 29% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Canada | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (€9) | €12 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$31 (€20) | €10 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$136 (€90) | €32 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$11 (€7) | €5.29 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (€5.43) | €5.14 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (€4.82) | €4.92 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.01 (€2.66) | €2.08 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.63 (€2.41) | €4.00 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$36 (€24) | €27 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 5% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Canada | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$72 (€48) | €45 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$33 (€22) | €26 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$241 (€160) | €90 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$131 (€87) | €94 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (€10) | €12 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.88 (€3.90) | €3.76 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (€5.59) | €5.02 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$704 (€467) | €561 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.43 (€0.28) | €0.25 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$61 (€40) | €31 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (€12) | €8 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Canada is 9% more expensive than in Belgium
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