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$23 (€16) | €19 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (€9) | €10 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (€6) | €5.47 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.04 (€2.12) | €1.23 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.72 (€3.99) | €4.22 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.13 (€3.58) | €2.84 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (€7) | €7 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.00 (€3.49) | €2.39 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.01 (€2.09) | €1.61 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.59 (€2.50) | €2.13 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (€13) | €8 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.07 (€2.14) | €2.76 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.94 (€2.05) | €2.04 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 12% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Canada | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,738 (€1,909) | €1,559 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,146 (€1,496) | €1,375 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$216 (€151) | €310 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,787 (€1,246) | €959 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,420 (€989) | €806 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$119 (€83) | €126 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$73 (€51) | €47 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$452 (€315) | €539 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$218 (€152) | €129 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (€10) | €13 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$28 (€20) | €10 | + 91% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 11% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Canada | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$78 (€55) | €85 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$57 (€39) | €36 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$121 (€84) | €96 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$149 (€104) | €123 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 8% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Canada | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,938 (€21,564) | €31,198 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.67 (€1.16) | €1.82 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$105 (€73) | €50 | + 47% | |
| 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 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$28 (€20) | €10 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$114 (€79) | €26 | + 209% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (€6) | €4.00 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (€4.63) | €5.18 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (€4.46) | €4.73 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.97 (€3.47) | €2.00 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.51 (€2.45) | €4.01 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (€22) | €23 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
| Canada | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$65 (€45) | €60 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$32 (€22) | €24 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$163 (€114) | €97 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$112 (€78) | €80 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (€10) | €10 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.35 (€3.73) | €3.47 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (€5.14) | €4.90 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$771 (€538) | €561 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.43 (€0.30) | €0.25 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$62 (€43) | €34 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (€12) | €8 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Canada is 8% more expensive than in Belgium
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