

The Range of Average MBA Tuition fee in Canada is 30,000$ to 40,000 $, which is less while comparing it with universities in US.
College/University | Duration | Course Fee |
Rotman School of Management | 2 years | $84,028 |
Queen’s Smith School of Business | 1 year | $71,445 |
York University – Schulich | 2 years | $99,400 |
McGill Desautel | 20 months | $89,000 |
University of Alberta | 20 months | $53,392 |
HEC Montréal | 1 year | $33,200 |
UBC Sauder | 16 months | $60,440 |
Ivey Business School | 1 year | $101,500 |
The cost of accommodation, transport, books & materials, food & beverages, etc all contribute to the cost of living for a foreign student. The typical living expenses are as follows:
Type of Expense | Cost (USD/year) |
Books & Material | 1500 |
Food & Beverage | 3000-5000 |
Accommodations | 4,500-10,000 |
Here is a detailed list of the costs of buying typical grocery items and home rentals in Canada.
Cost of living in Canada | |
Item | Cost |
Milk (1 litre) | $2 |
Eggs (dozen) | $3 |
Potatoes (4.5 kg) | $5 |
Groceries for one person (per month) | $250 – $350 |
Music CD | $20 |
Litre of gas/petrol | $1.15 – $1.30 |
Public transit fare | $2.50 – $3.00 |
Restaurant meal | $15 – $30 |
Fast food meal | $5 – $10 |
Cup of coffee | $2 |
Pint of beer | $5 – $7 |
Movie | $13 – $20 |
Mobile (cell) phone package | $50 |
Internet (1 month, high speed) | $40 |
Cable television (per month) | $25 – $50 |
Postage stamp (within Canada) (0-30g) | $0.61 |
Postage stamp (international) (0-30g) | $1.80 |
Youth hostel (per night) | $25 |
Rent (bachelor apartment, large city, per month) | $700 – $1,100 |
Rent (bachelor apartment, small city, per month) | $500 – $700 |
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Here are the indicative cost of living across different cities in Canada:
Per month | Toronto | Ottawa | Quebec City | Vancouver | Edmonton | Calgary | Winnipeg | Montreal |
Meals | $290 | $260 | $300 | $300 | $380 | $290 | $270 | $280 |
Rent for 1 BHK | $1,000 – $1,400 | $700-$940 | $440-$540 | $1,000-$1,500 | $750-$950 | $700 – $900 | $650-$730 | $500-$800 |
Household Running Cost | $840 | $780 | $760 | $780 | $830 | $850 | $750 | $720 |
Quality of Life Index* | 150.3 | 181.1 | 170.9 | 160.9 | 150.5 | 164.1 | 130.1 | 154.4 |
*Overall quality based on safety, pollution, health, purchasing power, commute, climate, income, and cost of living. Higher the index, the superior the quality of life. Prices are in USD.
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