Cost of Living in Brampton

Summary of cost of living in Brampton, Canada:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,629.3$ (4,937.5C$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,008.3$ (1,371.8C$), excluding rent.
  • Brampton is 26.7% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Brampton is, on average, 51.2% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 25.00 C$ 15.00-40.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 70.00 C$ 55.99-150.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 15.00 C$ 15.00-17.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 7.00 C$ 4.00-8.69
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 8.00 C$ 6.00-9.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 4.72 C$ 2.00-10.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.12 C$ 1.50-2.75
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.70 C$ 1.50-10.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 4.05 C$ 1.74-7.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 2.88 C$ 2.04-3.63
White Rice (1 lb) 1.78 C$ 1.00-3.63
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.29 C$ 3.00-6.89
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.97 C$ 3.18-10.89
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.82 C$ 2.27-9.98
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 9.16 C$ 2.72-14.97
Apples (1 lb) 2.34 C$ 0.91-5.00
Bananas (1 lb) 1.16 C$ 0.75-1.81
Oranges (1 lb) 2.22 C$ 1.36-3.99
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.14 C$ 1.00-2.99
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.54 C$ 0.91-2.45
Onions (1 lb) 1.51 C$ 1.00-2.04
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.71 C$ 1.25-3.99
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.62 C$ 1.00-3.80
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 18.00 C$ 15.00-30.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 3.35 C$ 2.00-4.04
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.67 C$ 3.00-4.35
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 18.00 C$ 15.00-19.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 4.50 C$ 3.40-10.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 141.25 C$ 140.00-200.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 4.25 C$ 4.25-6.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.85 C$ 2.85-2.85
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 30.00 C$ 30.00-30.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.49 C$ 1.29-1.65
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 38,790.00 C$ 33,978.00-39,580.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 26,888.67 C$ 26,888.67-27,382.58
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 246.67 C$ 150.00-340.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 44.84 C$ 40.00-60.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 79.00 C$ 70.00-135.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 41.96 C$ 30.00-65.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 42.50 C$ 25.00-45.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 18.00 C$ 14.00-20.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,333.33 C$ 1,000.00-1,800.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 15,666.67 C$ 10,000.00-20,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 84.00 C$ 20.00-100.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 60.00 C$ 25.00-100.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 132.00 C$ 99.00-280.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 126.60 C$ 80.00-320.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,920.00 C$ 1,800.00-2,400.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,756.00 C$ 1,200.00-2,300.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,992.50 C$ 2,700.00-3,470.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,810.00 C$ 2,500.00-3,300.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 765.58 C$ 696.77-899.99
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 685.80 C$ 557.41-899.99
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,132.27 C$
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 5.64 4.45-6.90

Prices in Brampton

This city had 169 entries in the past 12 months by 15 different contributors.
Last update: 22 January 2026
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Anonymous on Jun 20, 2022:
After tax-income is closer to $3000.00. Immigration consultants are putting false numbers on here.