
Canada
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About Canada
Costs exclude rentCanada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the second-largest country by total area, with the longest coastline of any country. Its border with the United States is the longest international land border. The country is characterized by a wide range of both meteorologic and geological regions. With a population of over 41 million, it has widely varying population densities, with the majority residing in its urban areas and large areas being sparsely populated. Its capital is Ottawa and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.
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Fashion
- Midrange Nike Running Shoesest.USD $150.2
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)est.USD $65.75
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)est.USD $95.05
- Men's Dress Shoesest.USD $185.95
Financial
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $3.68
- Average Monthly Salary After Taxest.USD $6,333
Food - Beverages
- Cappuccinoest.USD $6.5
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)est.USD $9
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)est.USD $11.51
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)est.USD $3.39
- Bottled Water (350 ml)est.USD $2.79
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining Experienceest.USD $28.78
- Upscale Dinner for Twoest.USD $115.12
- Fast Food Comboest.USD $17.27
Food - Grocery
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)est.USD $20.12
- Beef Round (1 kg)est.USD $25.21
- Apples (1 kg)est.USD $6.48
- Bananas (1 kg)est.USD $2.58
- Oranges (1 kg)est.USD $6.27
- Tomatoes (1 kg)est.USD $6.64
- Potatoes (1 kg)est.USD $4.3
- Onions (1 kg)est.USD $4.1
- Lettuce (1 Head)est.USD $4.04
- Bottled Water (1.5L)est.USD $3.17
- Midrange Bottle of Wineest.USD $21.59
- Marlboro (20-Pack)est.USD $23.03
Housing
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City Centerest.USD $3,701
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City Centerest.USD $3,178
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City Centerest.USD $1,207
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City Centerest.USD $855.05
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City Centerest.USD $2,248
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City Centerest.USD $1,898
Leisure
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)est.USD $76.35
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)est.USD $1,579
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)est.USD $31.08
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)est.USD $20.51
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)est.USD $24,820
Transportation
- 1 Hour Taxi Waitest.USD $48.92
- Average Price of a New Sedan Carest.USD $36,170
- One-Way Local Transport Fareest.USD $4.68
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi Rideest.USD $5.76
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport Passest.USD $143.9
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmest.USD $4.64
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback Carest.USD $40,294
Utilities (Monthly)
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)est.USD $117.62
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. Apartmentest.USD $248.64