What is the monthly cost of living in Alert?

The cost of living in Alert varies by lifestyle. See the detailed price breakdown below covering housing, food, transport, and utilities.

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Cost of Living

Cost of Living in Alert

We present a detailed cost of living analysis for Alert in 2026. Use the detailed table below to compare prices with other cities in Canada.

Figures shown are sourced from Numbeo and the latest local resident surveys, updated August 2026. Percentages (+X% or -X%) show the price difference vs. the Canada national average — green means below average, red means above.

Price Breakdown by Category

Food & Restaurants in Alert

Restaurants

7 items

Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)

—

Cappuccino (Regular Size)

—

Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)

—

Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)

—

Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant

—

Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)

—

Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)

—

Markets

19 items

Apples (1 kg)

—

Bananas (1 kg)

—

Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)

—

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

—

Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)

-48%

Chicken Fillets (1 kg)

—

Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)

—

Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)

—

Eggs (12, Large Size)

+15%

Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)

—

Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)

-67%

Lettuce (1 Head)

-15%

Local Cheese (1 kg)

-58%

Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)

—

Onions (1 kg)

-54%

Oranges (1 kg)

-46%

Potatoes (1 kg)

-20%

Tomatoes (1 kg)

-43%

White Rice (1 kg)

+9%

Transportation in Alert

Transportation

8 items

Gasoline (1 Liter)

Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)

—

One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)

—

Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)

—

Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)

—

Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)

—

Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)

—

Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)

—

Utilities & Services in Alert

Utilities (Monthly)

3 items

Basic Utilities for 85 m2Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)

—

Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)

—

Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)

—

Childcare

2 items

International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child

—

Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child

—

Food & Restaurants in Alert

Restaurants

Bottled Water (0.33 Liter) —

Cappuccino (Regular Size) —

Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) —

Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter) —

Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant —

Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) —

Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle) —

Markets

Apples (1 kg) —

Bananas (1 kg) —

Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) —

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) —

Bottled Water (1.5 Liter) 1 $

Chicken Fillets (1 kg) —

Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) —

Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) —

Eggs (12, Large Size) 4 $

Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) —

Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) 1 $

Lettuce (1 Head) 2 $

Local Cheese (1 kg) 4 $

Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) —

Onions (1 kg) 1 $

Oranges (1 kg) 2 $

Potatoes (1 kg) 2 $

Tomatoes (1 kg) 2 $

White Rice (1 kg) 4 $

Transportation in Alert

Transportation

Gasoline (1 Liter) 1 $

Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) —

One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) —

Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) —

Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) —

Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) —

Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) —

Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) —

Utilities & Services in Alert

Utilities (Monthly)

Basic Utilities for 85 m2Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) —

Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) —

Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) —

Childcare

International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child —

Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child —

Below national average Above national average

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