To calculate the average cost of living in Canada for immigrants, we must consider a few factors. These are:
- Rent (accommodation secured outside or in city centre)
- Meal (at an inexpensive restaurant or diner)
- Grocery
- Transportation
- Utilities
- Leisure
Based on these factors, we can calculate that a single immigrant might have to spend about $3,116 a month in Canada.
In this blog, we will break down this amount to give you a clear understanding of how much you will have to spend at different times.
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Cost of Living in Canada for Immigrants
The breakdown of average cost of living in Canada for immigrants is as follows.
Rent
On an average, a person’s expenditure on rent is based on the following factors:
| Location | Cost in Canadian Dollars |
|---|---|
| Outside City Centre – 1 bedroom | $1,695 |
| Outside City Centre – 3 bedroom | $2,584 |
| In City Centre – 1 bedroom | $1,890 |
| In City Centre – 3 bedroom | $3,052 |
However, if you are buying an apartment, the cost would be as follows:
- $9,748/sq. meter – In City Centre
- $6,688/sq. meter – Outside City Centre
Meal
Different kinds of meals are sure to cost you different amounts of money. The average cost of a meal in Canadian dollars are provided below:
| Meal Kind | Cost in Canadian Dollars |
|---|---|
| Inexpensive restaurant | $25 |
| For 2 people (Mid-range restaurant) | $100 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter) | $8 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter) | $8 |
| Water (1.5l bottle) | $2.49 |
Grocery
Average grocery costs in Canada are listed below.
| Grocery | Cost in Canadian Dollars |
|---|---|
| Milk (1l) | $2.98 |
| Bread (1kg) | $7.30 |
| Rice (white, 1kg) | $5.10 |
| Apples (1kg) | $5.76 |
| Tomato (1kg) | $5.66 |
| Onion (1kg) | $3.63 |
| Potato (1kg) | $3.67 |
| Chicken Filets (1kg) | $16.89 |
Transportation
In Canada, an average immigrant might need to spend about CAN $104 on a monthly pass on transportation.
| Transportation | Cost in Canadian Dollars |
|---|---|
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | $104.90 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | $2.17 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $1.61 |
Utilities
The average amount of cost of living of utilities in Canada are provided below
| Utilities | Cost in Canadian Dollars |
|---|---|
| Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage | $207.39 |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan | $64.74 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or more) | $85.08 |
Leisure
You might be spending the following amount on leisure activities in Canada:
| Leisure | Cost in Canadian Dollars |
|---|---|
| Fitness Club (Monthly Fee – 1 Adult) | $56.94 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 hr on weekend) | $24.59 |
| Cinema (1 Seat) | $15.95 |
Based on the average costs, you can figure out your monthly expenditure in Canada as an immigrant.
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