Edmonton ranks 4th of 10 priced cities in Canada on cost — $1,882 a month in essentials, 24% above Quebec City, the cheapest. The average net salary of $3,350 covers that 1.8×. 101 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at census subdivision level. PM2.5 averages 10.6 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Feb averages -10°C, Jul 18°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $900 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,076 |
| Groceries | $192 |
| Dining out | $419 |
| Utilities | $299 |
| Local transport | $72 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,882 |
| Avg net salary | $3,350 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,404 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,688 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Edmonton, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $20.25 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $76.64 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.94 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.83 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $5.40 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $6.35 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.16 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.82 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.85 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.16 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.81 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.49 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.53 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $11.10 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $4.34 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.36 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.85 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.17 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.95 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.83 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.66 |
| Monthly transit pass | $72.39 |
| Taxi start | $2.91 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.37 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.13 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $240.63 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $58.33 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $42.48 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $49.79 |
| Cinema, one seat | $13.13 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Edmonton has 101 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (census subdivision level). That is the 4th-highest of 10 Canada cities we track. Canada's national figure is 104.8, so Edmonton runs 4 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -10.2°C | -15.4°C | 79% | 69% | 20 mm |
| Feb | -10.5°C | -15.8°C | 75% | 68% | 17 mm |
| Mar | -4.2°C | -9°C | 74% | 65% | 20 mm |
| Apr | 3.9°C | -0.5°C | 62% | 63% | 26 mm |
| May | 11.8°C | 8.5°C | 58% | 58% | 61 mm |
| Jun | 15.6°C | 13.7°C | 67% | 59% | 96 mm |
| Jul | 17.6°C | 16.9°C | 73% | 54% | 95 mm |
| Aug | 16.2°C | 15°C | 73% | 52% | 67 mm |
| Sep | 11.1°C | 8.4°C | 72% | 54% | 41 mm |
| Oct | 4.1°C | 0°C | 71% | 59% | 24 mm |
| Nov | -4.1°C | -8.6°C | 82% | 68% | 26 mm |
| Dec | -9.9°C | -15°C | 79% | 64% | 16 mm |
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