Restaurant prices in Canada

See also: food prices   cost of living   entertainment costs  


Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Canada? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Canada? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Canada?

If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 17.4 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 10.1 US dollars. And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 70 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 11.1 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 2 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in Canada, including cheap restaurant, Burger King or a similar bar, local beer, coffee, or imported beer


See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Canada


What currency is used in Canada and what is the conversion rate?

Currency in Canada Canadian dollar (CAD CA$). For 10 US dollars you can get 14.4 Canadian dollars. For 100 US dollars you can get 144 Canadian dollars. And the other way around: For 10 Canadian dollars you can get 6.96 US dollars.


What are the different prices in the cities in Canada? Look here: Prices in cities in Canada

Prices: Brampton   Burlington   Calgary   Edmonton   Gatineau   Kitchener   London   Markham   Mississauga   Ottawa  


Price cheap restaurant $17.4 ($10.4 - $28)

cheap restaurant

$17.4 ($10.4 - $28)
13% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $5.6 ($3.5 - $7.1)

local beer

$5.6 ($3.5 - $7.1)
7.2% is less expensive than in United States

Price coffee $3.6 ($2.1 - $5.6)

coffee

$3.6 ($2.1 - $5.6)
30% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $1.6 ($1.4 - $2.6)

bottle of water

$1.6 ($1.4 - $2.6)
20% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $10.1 ($8.3 - $11.1)

Burger King or a similar bar

$10.1 ($8.3 - $11.1)
6.2% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $2 ($1.4 - $2.9)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$2 ($1.4 - $2.9)
20% is less expensive than in United States

Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in Canada
(The last update: today)

Prices of food and drink in restaurants in Canada:

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $17.4 (CA$25)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $70 (CA$100)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $10.1 (CA$14.5)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $5.6 (CA$8)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $5.6 (CA$8)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $2 (CA$2.9)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $1.6 (CA$2.4)
  8. Cappuccino $3.6 (CA$5.1)
  9. Espresso Coffee $2.5 (CA$3.6)
  10. Cheeseburger (fast food) $3 (CA$4.4)
source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Price changes in previous years in Canada

Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $2.4(CA$3.5), 2012: $2.4(CA$3.4), 2013: $2.6(CA$3.7), 2014: $2.6(CA$3.7), 2015: $2.7(CA$3.8), 2016: $2.6(CA$3.8), 2017: $2.7(CA$3.9), and 2018: $2.9(CA$4.1)

Canada price changes: Cappuccino 2011-2018
Canada price changes Cappuccino hikersbay.com

Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2010: $28(CA$40), 2011: $38(CA$55), 2012: $42(CA$60), 2013: $42(CA$60), 2014: $42(CA$60), 2015: $42(CA$60), 2016: $45(CA$65), 2017: $45(CA$65), and 2018: $45(CA$65)

Canada price changes: Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 2010-2018
Canada price changes Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course hikersbay.com

Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2010: $3.5(CA$5), 2011: $3.5(CA$5), 2012: $3.5(CA$5), 2013: $3.5(CA$5), 2014: $3.7(CA$5.3), 2015: $4(CA$5.8), 2016: $4.2(CA$6), 2017: $4.2(CA$6), and 2018: $4.2(CA$6).

Canada price changes: Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 2010-2018
Canada price changes Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) hikersbay.com

Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in Canada?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2010: $1.2(CA$1.7), 2011: $1.2(CA$1.7), 2012: $1.3(CA$1.8), 2013: $1.3(CA$1.9), 2014: $1.3(CA$1.9), 2015: $1.4(CA$2), 2016: $1.3(CA$1.9), 2017: $1.4(CA$2), and 2018: $1.5(CA$2.2) in recent years

Canada price changes: Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
Canada price changes Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com

Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2010: $1(CA$1.5), 2011: $1.1(CA$1.6), 2012: $1.1(CA$1.6), 2013: $1.1(CA$1.6), 2014: $1.2(CA$1.7), 2015: $1.2(CA$1.7), 2016: $1.1(CA$1.7), 2017: $1.2(CA$1.7), and 2018: $1.3(CA$1.8)

Canada price changes: Water (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
Canada price changes Water (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com