Working out a daily budget for general living expenses is a good way to avoid unexpected surprises. We’ve created the following guide to give you an indication of what you can expect to pay for typical items as well as tips for maximising your budget. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted.
Useful information
Discounts are widely available to seniors, children and students throughout the Canada, and many attractions also offer a family admission price.
If you’re heading to more remote regions of Canada – the Canadian Arctic or Newfoundland & Labrador for example – make sure you get cash beforehand as ATMs aren’t common.
The main thing to be aware of is that taxes are usually not included in the label price of goods and services, and the amount of tax ranges from 6% – 15% depending on the province. The exceptions are fuel (where the price at the pump always includes all applicable taxes) and eating out.