Canada
A charming mountain town in the Canadian Rockies surrounded by turquoise lakes, towering peaks, and wildlife. One of the world's most spectacular national park settings.
#163 of 250
39% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 881
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Banff is the 163. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 881 for one adult.
Most of that goes on restaurants, which runs 59% above the median city and adds $ 139 a month: meal at inexpensive restaurant $ 14, meal at mid-range restaurant (2 people) $ 64. It is also pricier than usual for utilities, basic grocery basket.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is healthcare, 86% below the median: cold medicine (6 days) $ 4, antibiotics (12 doses) $ 6.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
37 prices on this page come from live scrapers (8 sources, observed October 12, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Banff, Canada. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/banff. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 10.90 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Pork (1kg) | 6.83 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Beef (1kg) | 12.75 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 22.59 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 8.76 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Milk (1 liter) | 2.35 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.83 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Cheese (1kg) | 10.30 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Butter (200g) | 1.80 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Eggs (12) | 3.64 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Bread (500g) | 1.87 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Pasta (500g) | 2.50 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Rice (1kg) | 3.17 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 3.50 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 3.31 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 4.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Carrots (1kg) | 2.58 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Onions (1kg) | 3.92 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.21 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Apples (1kg) | 4.72 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Oranges (1kg) | 3.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Lentils (1kg) | 2.88 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 0.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.85 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.55 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.07 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Coffee (250g) | 4.74 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.25 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| One-way Ticket | 1.40 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.14 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada retail fuel survey |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 21.02 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Telecom Operator Prices, Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 31.50 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 4.38 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Global Local Pharmacies |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 41.98 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 27.96 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 107.21 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nike.com (live) |
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per month
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