Cost of Living in Canada
Cost of living in Canada and tuition fees are less compared to other countries as most universities are government-funded. Each university decides upon its tuition fee and there is also a wide range within the same province. Though foreigners have to pay more fees than their Canadian counterparts, the government funding makes it possible for international students to study in Canada. If a student opts for scholarships and financial assistance, then the cost of living gets considerably lowered.
Beautiful campus of The University of British Columbia, Canada; Image Courtesy: ubc.ca
Minimum tuition fees of 10 Canadian Universities
| University | Tuition Fees (Minimum) |
| University of British Columbia | $22,578 |
| University of Toronto | $27,240 |
| Queen's University | $23,621 |
| University of Waterloo | $20,860 |
| University of Calgary | $18,338 |
| McGill University | $15,348 |
| York University | $12,780 |
| Ecole Polytechnique | $17,127 |
| University of Alberta | $21,590 |
| University of Victoria | $16,693 |
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Student expenses in Canada excluding the student fees and including accommodation will be somewhere between CA$10,000 to CA$15,000. The expenses are high in big cities like Montreal and Vancouver. Some typical costs (in Canadian Dollars) for living in Canada are:
- Public Transport One Way: $2 - $3
- Average Restaurant Meal (Individual): $10 - $15
- Movie ticket: $12 - $13
Estimated minimum annual living costs for a single person (excluding tuition fees)
| Student fees | $655 |
| Books and Stationary | $800 |
| Personal and Household Expenses | $2000 |
| Entertainment | $600 |
| Housing and Food Costs | $12000 |
| Basic Health Cover | $600 |