Living Cost - Canada

The cost of living for international students in Canada is around CAD 1,800 per month.

The following data gives you an average/approximate number of the Cost of Living for International Students in Canada.

 

CategoryCanada (Per Month)Remarks
Accommodation CostsCAD1300Less expensive cities
 CAD 1645In major cities
Food ExpensesCAD 345Grocery
 CAD 25Eating Out
Transportation CostCAD 98Public Transport. Student discount is available in many cities
EntertainmentCAD 100 to CAD 300 
Basic UtilitiesCAD 215 

Note: The above-mentioned values are approximate and tend to vary based on location,

currency conversion rates, lifestyle choices etc.,

Total Estimated Cost Per Year

  • Affordable Cities (Winnipeg, Halifax, Edmonton, Ottawa, etc.): CAD 20,000 – CAD 30,000
  • Moderate Cities (Montreal, Calgary, Quebec City, etc.): CAD 30,000 – CAD 40,000

Expensive Cities (Toronto, Vancouver, etc.): CAD 40,000 – CAD 60,000

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