VanBasket Canada

Food Prices in Canada — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 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

open data

$2.34

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

open data

$2.82

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

open data

$8.63

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

open data

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

Coffee

Napoléon · 650g

Marché Adonis, Brossard 8 Aug

26.99 C$
Krave

Kellogg's

Marché Adonis, Brossard 8 Aug deal

3.99 C$
grisbi citron

Marché Adonis, Brossard 8 Aug

4.69 C$
Turkish delights

Hazerbaba · 454g

Marché Adonis, Brossard 8 Aug

8.99 C$
California premium white seedless grapes

Yummy crunch

Marché Adonis, Brossard 8 Aug

10.29 C$
Cacciatorini sticks

Italia Salami Co. · 175g

Mediterranean Market, Vernon 3 Aug

8.19 C$
Peach crisps

Dollarama, Shawinigan 29 Jul

1.25 C$
Fruitropic tranches de pommes

Fruitropic · about 2 Apples per bag (20 g)

Dollarama, Shawinigan 29 Jul

1.25 C$
Lait Famille - Visage & Corps

Avène · 200ml

Jean Coutu, Montréal 7 Jul deal

40.99 C$
Pie Blueberry

Irresistible, Metro

Metro, Ottawa 15 Apr

9.99 C$
Organic European Pumpkin Seed

Benefits By Nature

Healthy Planet, Ajax 4 Mar

15 C$
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Bertolli

Walmart, Prince George 1 Mar

9.94 C$
Beurre

Great Value

Walmart, Prince George 1 Mar

5.96 C$
Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer Gel

equate

Walmart, Prince George 1 Mar

7.97 C$
Dark Chia Seeds

Organic Traditions

Healthy Planet, Ajax 24 Feb deal

12.99 C$
Croque Nature Recetter Originale

QUAKER

Calgary Co-op Dalhousie Centre, Calgary 19 Feb

13.99 C$
Creamy Rose Fresh Pasta Sauce

Olivieri

Real Canadian Superstore, Ajax 13 Feb

9.5 C$
Termeric Powder

Organic Traditionas · 454g

Healthy Planet, Ajax 12 Feb

15.99 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).

↑ Year-over-year change: +0.1% 2026

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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