Costs of Items in Canada

 

Clothing

Approximate Cost

Gloves/Mitts Cost

$15.00 - $40.00

Hiking Boots

$75.00 - $200.00

Jeans

$50.00 - $75.00

Shorts

$20.00 - $50.00

Socks (one Pair)

$3.00 - $10.00

Sweater

$30.00 - $70.00

Toque (winter hat)

$10.00 - $15.00

T-shirt

$10.00 - $15.00

Underwear (one pair)

$6.00 - $15.00

Winter Coat

$100.00 - $300.00

Entertainment

 

Movie ticket

$8.00 - $15.00

Music CD

$15.00 - $15.00

Movie snacks$10-$20

$10.00 - $20.00

Meal at a Restaurant for One

 

Main Course (casual) *

$8.00 - $12.00

Main Course (fancy) *

$15.00 - $35.00

Main Course (fast food)

$5.00 - $8.00

Coffee

$1.50 - $5.00

Dessert

$4.00 - $6.00

* Tipping, which is customary in Canada, is an extra amount of money given to your server for good service. This is usually about 10% - 15% of your bill before taxes.).

Personal Items

 

Contact Lenses (pair)

$100.00 +

Contact Lens Solutions

$5.00 - $25.00

Dental Floss

$2.00 - $5.00

Deodorant

$4.00 - $9.00

Shampoo

$3.00 - $10.00

Soap

$2.00 - $5.00

Toothpaste

$3.00 - $5.00

Toothbrush

$2.00 - $8.00

Services

 

Haircut (Men)

$20.00 - $40.00

Haircut (Women)

$20.00 - $60.00

Public Telephone

$0.50

Stamps (up to 30g)

Mail within Canada

$0.85

Mail to the United States

$1.20

International Mail

$2.50