Canada
Home to the thundering, awe-inspiring waterfalls on the US-Canada border, offering boat tours into the mist and a touristy but unforgettable experience.
#96 of 250
11% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 607
Based on NYC = 100 index
Niagara Falls is the 96. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 607 for one adult.
Most of that goes on restaurants, which runs 32% above the median city and adds $ 75 a month: meal at inexpensive restaurant $ 14, meal at mid-range restaurant (2 people) $ 34.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is healthcare, 86% below the median: cold medicine (6 days) $ 4, antibiotics (12 doses) $ 6. You also get off lightly on housing.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
40 prices on this page come from live scrapers (9 sources, observed September 16, 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 Niagara Falls, Canada. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/niagara-falls. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (City Center) | 714.21 / month | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Craigslist |
| 1BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 872.46 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Craigslist |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 1,156.28 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Craigslist |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 9.77 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Pork (1kg) | 6.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Beef (1kg) | 11.28 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 20.19 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 8.87 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Milk (1 liter) | 2.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.80 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Cheese (1kg) | 9.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Butter (200g) | 1.77 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Eggs (12) | 3.50 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Bread (500g) | 1.70 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Pasta (500g) | 2.33 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Rice (1kg) | 3.25 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 3.77 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 3.09 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 4.12 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Carrots (1kg) | 2.00 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Onions (1kg) | 3.90 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.00 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Apples (1kg) | 4.45 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Oranges (1kg) | 3.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Lentils (1kg) | 2.81 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 0.75 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.07 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.49 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Sugar (1kg) | 0.99 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Coffee (250g) | 4.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.14 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Domestic Beer (0.5L) | 4.12 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pub & Bar Drinks Menus |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.19 / 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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