Cost of Living
Cost of Living in Canada
Monthly expenses for international students in Canada, broken down by city where data is available.
Canada
Verified listing- Monthly estimate
- $1,300
- Accommodation
- $650
- Food
- $300
- Transport
- $100
- Part-time wage
- $12/hour
Data last updated Jul 18, 2026
Halifax
Verified listing- Monthly estimate
- $1,100
- Accommodation
- $580
- Food
- $290
- Transport
- $80
- Part-time wage
- $11/hour
Data last updated Jul 18, 2026
Montreal
Verified listing- Monthly estimate
- $1,200
- Accommodation
- $600
- Food
- $300
- Transport
- $60
- Part-time wage
- $11/hour
Data last updated Jul 18, 2026
Ottawa
Verified listing- Monthly estimate
- $1,300
- Accommodation
- $700
- Food
- $320
- Transport
- $90
- Part-time wage
- $13/hour
Data last updated Jul 18, 2026
Toronto
Verified listing- Monthly estimate
- $1,700
- Accommodation
- $900
- Food
- $350
- Transport
- $130
- Part-time wage
- $13/hour
Data last updated Jul 18, 2026
Vancouver
Verified listing- Monthly estimate
- $1,750
- Accommodation
- $950
- Food
- $350
- Transport
- $100
- Part-time wage
- $13/hour
Data last updated Jul 18, 2026
Winnipeg
Verified listing- Monthly estimate
- $1,050
- Accommodation
- $520
- Food
- $280
- Transport
- $80
- Part-time wage
- $11/hour
Data last updated Jul 18, 2026