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Grocery prices in Canada
In September 2026 a dozen eggs averaged $4.83, 4 litres of milk $6.99 and a 675 g loaf of white bread $3.58 across Canada. Check any of 110 items before you shop and see which province pays less.
Staples basket, Canada$129.0020 items, September 2026
Cheapest provinceON$125.66
Your grocery basket, priced by provinceTick what you buy each week. We add up the official September 2026 average prices.
Staples basket by province
Ontario
▼ 2.6% vs Canada
$125.66Quebec▲ 1.0% vs Canada
$130.26Saskatchewan▲ 2.2% vs Canada
$131.87Manitoba▲ 2.4% vs Canada
$132.10New Brunswick▲ 4.7% vs Canada
$135.09Nova Scotia▲ 5.2% vs Canada
$135.70Alberta▲ 5.4% vs Canada
$135.94Prince Edward Island▲ 6.5% vs Canada
$137.38British Columbia▲ 7.7% vs Canada
$138.99Biggest price changes in a year
Rising most
Strawberries (454 grams)
$5.19
▲ 21.3%Beef striploin cuts (per kilogram)$35.74
▲ 18.4%Canned salmon (213 grams)$5.76
▲ 18.0%Beef top sirloin cuts (per kilogram)$32.10
▲ 16.6%Oranges (per kilogram)$4.53
▲ 15.9%Ground beef (per kilogram)$16.92
▲ 13.9%Grapes (per kilogram)$6.57
▲ 13.9%Canola oil (3 litres)$11.16
▲ 13.1%All 110 items – Canada average, September 2026
Bakery & pantry
Almonds (200 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 6.8%
$5.46Baby food (128 millilitres)vs Sep 25: ▼ 6.8%
$1.50Brown rice (900 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 1.7%
$5.89Canned baked beans (398 millilitres)vs Sep 25: ▲ 4.9%
$1.70Canned beans and lentils (540 millilitres)vs Sep 25: ▲ 6.1%
$1.75Canned corn (341 millilitres)vs Sep 25: ▼ 2.6%
$1.52Canned peach (398 millilitres)vs Sep 25: ▲ 0.4%
$2.46Canned soup (284 millilitres)vs Sep 25: ▼ 4.4%
$1.31Canned tomatoes (796 millilitres)vs Sep 25: ▼ 1.4%
$2.07Canola oil (3 litres)vs Sep 25: ▲ 13.1%
$11.16Cereal (400 grams)vs Sep 25: ▼ 1.0%
$4.13Cookies and sweet biscuits (300 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 8.0%
$3.51Crackers and crisp breads (200 grams)vs Sep 25: ▼ 7.5%
$2.70Dried lentils (900 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 1.1%
$3.56Dry beans and legumes (900 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 1.7%
$3.52Dry or fresh pasta (500 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 5.6%
$3.40Flatbread and pita (500 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 2.6%
$3.51Hummus (227 grams)vs Sep 25: ▼ 2.0%
$3.84Infant formula (900 grams)vs Sep 25: ▼ 0.8%
$49.89Ketchup (1 litre)vs Sep 25: ▼ 1.2%
$4.80Mayonnaise (890 millilitres)vs Sep 25: ▲ 2.9%
$6.68Meatless burgers (226 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 4.4%
$7.05Nut milk (1.89 litres)vs Sep 25: ▲ 6.0%
$4.42Olive oil (1 litre)vs Sep 25: ▲ 3.0%
$11.04Pasta sauce (650 millilitres)vs Sep 25: ▲ 3.9%
$3.47Peanut butter (1 kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▲ 6.8%
$5.99Peanuts (450 grams)vs Sep 25: ▼ 1.4%
$4.33Salad dressing (475 millilitres)vs Sep 25: ▼ 7.7%
$3.59Salsa (418 millilitres)vs Sep 25: ▲ 4.5%
$5.11Soy milk (1.89 litres)vs Sep 25: ▲ 8.6%
$4.57Sunflower seeds (400 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 3.7%
$5.05Tea (20 bags)vs Sep 25: ▲ 4.4%
$4.46Tofu (350 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 0.7%
$2.77Vegetable oil (3 litres)vs Sep 25: ▲ 2.8%
$9.24Wheat flour (2.5 kilograms)vs Sep 25: ▼ 1.0%
$5.12White bread (675 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 3.5%
$3.58White rice (2 kilograms)vs Sep 25: ▼ 0.2%
$9.35White sugar (2 kilograms)vs Sep 25: ▼ 6.1%
$2.62Fruit & vegetables
Apple juice (2 litres)vs Sep 25: ▲ 4.7%
$4.00Apples (per kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▲ 2.4%
$4.79Avocado (unit)vs Sep 25: ▼ 19.3%
$1.67Bananas (per kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▲ 12.6%
$1.88Broccoli (unit)vs Sep 25: ▲ 0.4%
$2.25Cabbage (per kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▼ 2.1%
$2.33Canned pear (398 millilitres)vs Sep 25: ▼ 3.8%
$2.76Cantaloupe (unit)vs Sep 25: ▼ 3.6%
$2.97Carrots (1.36 kilograms)vs Sep 25: ▼ 0.6%
$3.54Celery (unit)vs Sep 25: ▼ 4.7%
$2.44Cucumber (unit)vs Sep 25: ▼ 12.6%
$1.46Frozen broccoli (500 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 5.1%
$3.93Frozen french fried potatoes (750 grams)vs Sep 25: ▼ 12.2%
$3.25Frozen strawberries (600 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 3.3%
$5.28Grapes (per kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▲ 13.9%
$6.57Iceberg lettuce (unit)vs Sep 25: ▼ 3.5%
$2.74Lemons (unit)vs Sep 25: ▼ 1.0%
$1.04Limes (unit)vs Sep 25: ▼ 8.3%
$0.77Mushrooms (227 grams)vs Sep 25: ▼ 13.4%
$2.26Onions (1.36 kilograms)vs Sep 25: ▲ 2.2%
$4.56Onions (per kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▲ 2.2%
$5.49Orange juice (2 litres)vs Sep 25: ▼ 3.3%
$6.08Oranges (1.36 kilograms)vs Sep 25: ▲ 2.8%
$5.55Oranges (per kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▲ 15.9%
$4.53Pears (per kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▲ 5.5%
$5.57Peppers (per kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▼ 11.9%
$5.93Potatoes (4.54 kilograms)vs Sep 25: ▼ 5.2%
$4.05Potatoes (per kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▲ 4.9%
$5.12Romaine lettuce (unit)vs Sep 25: ▼ 1.3%
$3.13Salad greens (142 grams)vs Sep 25: ▼ 1.5%
$4.48Squash (per kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▼ 1.9%
$3.15Strawberries (454 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 21.3%
$5.19Sweet potatoes (per kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▼ 4.1%
$4.24Tomatoes (per kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▲ 0.9%
$4.71Meat & fish
Bacon (500 grams)vs Sep 25: ▼ 9.0%
$6.71Beef rib cuts (per kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▲ 2.5%
$34.50Beef stewing cuts (per kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▲ 5.9%
$24.65Beef striploin cuts (per kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▲ 18.4%
$35.74Beef top sirloin cuts (per kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▲ 16.6%
$32.10Canned salmon (213 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 18.0%
$5.76Canned tuna (170 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 7.6%
$1.69Chicken breasts (per kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▼ 1.7%
$14.48Chicken drumsticks (per kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▲ 10.9%
$8.07Chicken thigh (per kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▲ 6.4%
$13.36Ground beef (per kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▲ 13.9%
$16.92Pork loin cuts (per kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▼ 7.6%
$8.71Pork rib cuts (per kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▼ 4.9%
$9.12Pork shoulder cuts (per kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▼ 5.5%
$7.05Roasted or ground coffee (340 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 1.4%
$9.27Salmon (per kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▲ 3.0%
$28.22Shrimp (300 grams)vs Sep 25: ▼ 3.4%
$7.39Whole chicken (per kilogram)vs Sep 25: ▲ 4.1%
$7.34Wieners (400 grams)vs Sep 25: ▼ 2.6%
$4.20Dairy & eggs
Block cheese (500 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 2.2%
$6.98Butter (454 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 1.1%
$5.58Cream (1 litre)vs Sep 25: ▲ 2.8%
$4.80Eggs (1 dozen)vs Sep 25: ▼ 1.2%
$4.83Margarine (907 grams)vs Sep 25: ▼ 18.0%
$5.88Milk (1 litre)vs Sep 25: ▲ 3.9%
$3.22Milk (2 litres)vs Sep 25: ▲ 2.0%
$5.50Milk (4 litres)vs Sep 25: ▲ 1.9%
$6.99Yogurt (500 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 5.7%
$3.88Household & personal care
Deodorant (85 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 0.8%
$8.32Laundry detergent (4.43 litres)vs Sep 25: ▲ 6.2%
$14.48Shampoo (400 millilitres)vs Sep 25: ▼ 0.7%
$7.30Toothpaste (100 millilitres)vs Sep 25: ▲ 6.3%
$4.38Frozen
Frozen corn (750 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 0.3%
$3.67Frozen green beans (750 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 1.4%
$4.46Frozen mixed vegetables (750 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 4.2%
$4.22Frozen peas (750 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 1.4%
$3.70Frozen pizza (390 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 3.8%
$4.68Frozen spinach (300 grams)vs Sep 25: ▲ 8.6%
$2.14Questions and answers
How much does a dozen eggs cost in Canada?
$4.83 on average in September 2026 (Statistics Canada), down 1.2% from a year earlier.
Which province has the cheapest groceries?
For our 20-item staples basket, Ontario was cheapest ($125.66) and British Columbia most expensive ($138.99) in September 2026.
Where do these prices come from?
Statistics Canada table 18-10-0245-01 publishes monthly average retail prices for selected products, collected for the Consumer Price Index, for Canada, each province and Whitehorse and Yellowknife.
Are these the prices in my store?
They are averages across many stores and brands. Use them to judge whether a price is high or low, and compare between provinces.
How often is this updated?
Monthly, when Statistics Canada releases new data (usually with the CPI). Tachlis checks for new data every day.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 18-10-0245-01, Monthly average retail prices for selected products (Statistics Canada Open Licence). Basket totals and changes are Tachlis calculations. Data to September 2026.