Cost of living by city
Baseline monthly costs for a 1-bedroom rental, groceries, and transport.
Built for newcomers: use these pages to gauge rent deposits, furniture setup, and optional car costs.
Cost of living by city
Calgary
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Edmonton
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Vancouver
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Victoria
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Kelowna
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Winnipeg
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Brandon
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Fredericton
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Moncton
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St. John's
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Halifax
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Yellowknife
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Iqaluit
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Toronto
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Ottawa
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Hamilton
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London
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Charlottetown
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Montreal
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Quebec City
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Regina
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Saskatoon
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Whitehorse
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City-by-city baselines you can compare
Each city page includes rent, groceries, transport, and newcomer setup estimates.
Use them to compare neighborhoods, evaluate affordability, and plan your move.
Common questions
- Are these costs exact?
- No, they are baselines for planning. Prices vary by neighborhood.
- How often are baselines updated?
- We update sources periodically as new data is available.
- Do you cover every city?
- We focus on major cities and expand coverage over time.