VanBasket Canada

Food Prices in Canada — November 2026

Name: Canada — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

152

vs World Average

+52%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$2.34

+32% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$2.82

-18% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$8.63

+47% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$3.02

+34% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$61.60

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026)

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Crispy Rice

Great Value · 340 g

Walmart Supercentre, Ottawa 27 Oct

3.47 C$
Peanut Spread with Cocoa

Nutella, Ferrero · 375 g

Walmart Supercentre, Ottawa 27 Oct

4.37 C$
Rice Vinegar 4.2% Acetic Acid by Volume

500 ml

Walmart Supercentre, Ottawa 27 Oct

4.97 C$
Sliced Pickled Turnips

Canamena, Zein · 1 kg

Walmart Supercentre, Ottawa 27 Oct

4.97 C$
Grains de maïs à éclater

Great Value · 850 g

Walmart Supercentre, Ottawa 27 Oct

2.17 C$
Soupe aux pois

Habitant · 796 mL

Walmart Supercentre, Ottawa 27 Oct

2.97 C$
Chickpeas & Sweet Potato Dhal

Our Finest · 540 ml

Walmart Supercentre, Ottawa 27 Oct

2.57 C$
Café

William Spartivento · 1 kg

Costco, Québec 20 Oct

24.99 C$
Whole Grain Cheerios

Cheerios

Costco, Boisbriand 20 Oct

9.49 C$
Thin Tortillas

Mejicano · 765

Costco, Boisbriand 20 Oct

8.99 C$
Granola Sans Céréales Keto Grain Free Granola

pronofoods · 600 g

Costco, Boisbriand 20 Oct

15.99 C$
Organic Eggs

Kirkland Signature · 24 Eggs Œufs, Net: 1272 g

Costco, Boisbriand 20 Oct

12.49 C$
Organic Quinoa

Kirkland Signature · 2.04 kg

Costco, Boisbriand 20 Oct

13.49 C$
Ultrapur 20g protein

Lactantia · 250 mL

Costco, Boisbriand 20 Oct

4.99 C$
Sauce soja

Selection · 450 ml

Super C, Sainte-Thérèse 19 Oct

2.39 C$
Soy Protein

Silk · 1.89 L

Super C, Sainte-Thérèse 19 Oct

5.49 C$
Mirin

Pūr

Super C, Sainte-Thérèse 19 Oct

4.29 C$
Original glazed doughnuts

Krispy Kreme · 662g

Costco, Boisbriand 14 Dec

10.99 C$
Baguettes Artisan

Kirkland Signature · 750 g

Costco, Boisbriand 14 Dec

5.99 C$
Brie

Kirkland

Costco, Boisbriand 14 Dec

12.99 C$

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Canada is significantly more expensive — 52% above the world average. One of the pricier food destinations: the same basket costs around $456 per month (vs $300 world average).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +4.2% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Canada

Canada

152

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Australia 148.5 +48.5%

New Zealand 142.5 +42.5%

Denmark 140.2 +40.2%

Iceland 165 +65%

UAE 138.4 +38.4%

More countries in Americas

Argentina 70 -30%

Colombia 72 -28%

Peru 75 -25%

Brazil 78 -22%

Mexico 88 -12%

Panama 88 -12%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Canada?

Yes, food in Canada is above average. The VanBasket Index is 152 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 52% more than the global average.

How much should I budget for food in Canada per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Canada you can expect to spend around $456. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 152 (world = 100).

How does Canada compare to similar countries?

Canada has a VanBasket Index of 152. Similar or nearby countries: Australia, New Zealand, Denmark.

How often is the food price data for Canada updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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