Cost of living in Canada compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 7% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Canada | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (€17) | €20 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (€10) | €10 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$11 (€8) | €5.58 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.20 (€2.17) | €1.28 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.71 (€3.88) | €3.80 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.61 (€3.81) | €2.84 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$13 (€9) | €6 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.25 (€3.57) | €2.52 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.06 (€2.76) | €2.11 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.89 (€2.65) | €2.03 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$22 (€15) | €8 | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.32 (€2.26) | €3.05 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.68 (€1.82) | €2.22 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 19% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Canada | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,862 (€1,946) | €1,559 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,408 (€1,637) | €1,315 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$243 (€165) | €247 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,059 (€1,400) | €910 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,630 (€1,108) | €741 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$121 (€83) | €172 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$70 (€48) | €50 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$366 (€249) | €302 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$192 (€131) | €110 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (€10) | €17 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$31 (€21) | €12 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 14% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Canada | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$86 (€59) | €94 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$62 (€42) | €42 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$139 (€95) | €101 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$163 (€111) | €129 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 15% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Canada | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$32,441 (€22,058) | €31,127 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.64 (€1.12) | €1.72 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$113 (€77) | €51 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 21% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Canada | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (€8) | €12 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$27 (€18) | €10 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$116 (€79) | €32 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (€7) | €5.29 | + 25% | |
| 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 (€4.92) | €4.92 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.92 (€2.67) | €2.08 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.89 (€2.65) | €4.00 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$32 (€22) | €27 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 12% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Canada | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$74 (€50) | €45 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$33 (€23) | €26 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$169 (€115) | €90 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$139 (€94) | €94 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (€10) | €12 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.62 (€3.82) | €3.76 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (€5.53) | €5.02 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$732 (€498) | €561 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.51 (€0.35) | €0.25 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (€40) | €31 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (€13) | €9 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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Cost of living in Canada is 13% more expensive than in Belgium
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