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Compare grocery prices in Canada by city

See what eggs, milk, chicken, rent, and gas cost in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Montréal — side by side.

Provincial averages from Statistics Canada, updated monthly. Housing from CMHC and CREA.

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How to compare prices in Canada before you move

Searchers looking up “compare grocery prices Canada” usually want a city-by-city answer, not a national average. This tool uses Statistics Canada Table 18-10-0245-01 for food and selected retail products, then maps each province to its largest metro: Ontario → Toronto, British Columbia → Vancouver, Alberta → Calgary, Quebec → Montréal.

For all 10 provinces, not just these four cities, see grocery prices by province (the same 24-item basket priced everywhere).

Groceries rarely decide a move on their own. Switch tabs to compare rent and benchmark home prices (CMHC and the CREA MLS Home Price Index) and regular gasoline per litre. For a full after-tax monthly surplus by province, use the province calculator.

What the numbers can and cannot tell you

These are average retail prices, not a flyer from a specific store. A downtown Toronto No Frills bill will not match a Kitsilano specialty grocer. Use the lowest/highest badges to spot which city is cheaper for each staple, then check housing — that is usually the larger gap between Canadian cities.

Frequently asked questions

Where do these Canadian grocery prices come from?▼
Grocery prices are provincial averages from Statistics Canada Table 18-10-0245-01. Ontario is shown as Toronto, British Columbia as Vancouver, Alberta as Calgary, and Quebec as Montréal. The source tag above the table shows the data reference month.
Which Canadian city has the cheapest groceries?▼
It depends on the item and the month. Compare eggs, milk, meat, produce, and pantry staples in the table. Housing and gas usually change a monthly budget more than groceries.
Can I compare rent and gas prices in Canada here?▼
Yes. Use the Housing tab for rent, benchmark purchase prices, estimated property tax, and utilities, and the Gas tab for regular gasoline per litre. Rent is from CMHC; purchase prices from CREA’s MLS Home Price Index.
Are these the prices I will pay at the store?▼
No. Statistics Canada publishes averages, not a specific supermarket’s prices. Your bill will vary by store, brand, and neighbourhood. Treat this as a city-to-city comparison, then run a full monthly budget in the calculator.