City in Alberta, Canada
Cost of living in Edmonton
How much a month costs in Edmonton
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,460–3,510 (C$3,500–5,000).
Prices in Edmonton
Typical 2026 ranges in CAD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | CAD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | C$1,400–2,000 | $983–1,400 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | C$1,100–1,500 | $772–1,050 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | C$140–250 | $98–176 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | C$15–22 | $10.5–15.4 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | C$30–50 | $21–35 |
| Cappuccino | C$4–6 | $2.8–4.2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | C$7–10 | $4.9–7.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | C$3–4 | $2.1–2.8 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | C$12–20 | $8.4–14.0 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | C$40–80 | $28–56 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | C$35–60 | $25–42 |
Value for money: 29/100
A value score of 29/100 means Edmonton gives more quality of life per dollar than 28% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 80/100. It's the 7th most affordable of 18 places we cover in Canada.
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Cost of living across Canada
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec City | $2,110–2,950 | 45/100 |
| Niagara Falls | $2,250–3,090 | 37/100 |
| Halifax | $2,320–3,160 | 37/100 |
| Montreal | $2,460–3,370 | 29/100 |
| Ottawa | $2,460–3,370 | 38/100 |
| Calgary | $2,460–3,370 | 31/100 |
| Victoria | $2,530–3,440 | 37/100 |
| Edmonton | $2,460–3,510 | 29/100 |
| Toronto | $2,950–3,860 | 20/100 |
| Kelowna | $2,810–4,070 | 19/100 |
| Prince Edward Island | $2,810–4,070 | 27/100 |
| Vancouver | $3,020–4,000 | 19/100 |
| Tofino | $3,090–4,210 | 22/100 |
| Jasper | $3,160–4,210 | 21/100 |
| Yellowknife | $3,160–4,560 | 9/100 |
| Banff | $3,370–4,560 | 15/100 |
| Whistler | $3,370–4,780 | 14/100 |
| Mont-Tremblant | $3,860–5,620 | 8/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Edmonton
Similar safety, lower cost, in North America.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec City | Canada | $2,110–2,950 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Edmonton?
About $1,540–2,110 on a lean budget, $2,460–3,510 for a comfortable month and $4,560–7,020 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Edmonton?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs C$1,400–2,000 ($983–1,400) a month in the center and C$1,100–1,500 ($772–1,050) outside it.
How much does food cost in Edmonton?
A local meal is C$15–22 ($10.5–15.4); a mid-range restaurant is C$30–50 ($21–35) per person.
Is Canada expensive?
Prices in Canada are about 83% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Edmonton Transit Service: fares
- Edmonton International Airport
- Alberta Health Services
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.