Below is a list of approximate prices for some everyday items: 

Clothing

Gloves/Mitts $15.00 - $40.00

Hiking Boots $75.00 - $200.00

Jeans $50.00 - $75.00

Shorts $20.00 - $50.00

Socks (one pair) $3.00 - $10.00

Sweater $30.00 - $70.00

Toque (winter hat) $10.00 - $15.00                 

T –shirt $10.00 - $15.00

Underwear (one pair) $6.00 - $15.00

Winter Coat $100.00 - $300.00 

Entertainment

Movie $8.00 - $13.00

Music CD $15.00 - $20.00

DVD Rental $6.00 + 

Meals at a Restaurant (based on one person) 

*Main course (casual) $8.00 – $12.00

*Main course (fancy) $15.00 - $35.00

Main course (fast food) $5.00 - $8.00

Coffee $1.50 - $3.00

Dessert $4.00 - $6.00 

(*Tipping, which is customary in Canada, is an extra amount of money given to your server for good service; this is usually about 10% - 15% of your bill before applicable taxes.) 

Personal Items

Contact lenses (pair) $100.00 +

Contact lens solutions $5.00 – $21.00

Dental floss $2.00 - $5.00

Deodorant $4.00 - $9.00

Shampoo $3.00 - $10.00

Soap $2.00 - $5.00

Toothpaste $3.00 - $5.00

Toothbrush $2.00 - $8.00  

Services

Haircut (men) $10.00 - $30.00

Haircut (women) $20.00 - $60.00

Public telephone $0.50

Stamps (up to 30g)

• for mail within Canada $0.57

• for mail to the United States $1.00

• for international mail $1.70