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Most basic items cost less than in Britain and a bit more than they do in the US; more specific details are given below and throughout the
Guide
. Generally, if you're sticking to a very tight budget - camping and buying food from shops - you could squeeze through on £15-20/US$25-30 a day. You're not going to last long living like this, though, and a more comfortable average daily budget, covering a motel room, bus travel, a museum or two and a restaurant meal would work out at around £40-45/US$65-75. Naturally, once you upgrade your accommodation, eat out two or three times a day, and take in the city nightlife, this figure can easily double. Remember, too, that recently the Canadian dollar has been fairly weak, so if you're coming from abroad your money may stretch further than you thought - though of course there are no guarantees there.
Currency
Canadian
currency
is the dollar ($), made up of 100 cents (¢) to the dollar. Coins are issued in 5¢ (nickel), 10¢ (dime), 25¢ (quarter), $1 and $2 denominations: the $1 coin is known as a "loonie" after the bird on one face; no one's...
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Credit cards, ATMs, cheques and banks
One of the quickest and easiest ways of obtaining money in Canada is through an
ATM
, particularly if your home bank ATM card is on the Cirrus or Delta networks. It's also virtually essential to have at least one
credit card
to...
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Average costs
Canada is generally good value, a fact which becomes evident from the minute you wake up: cheap Canadian breakfasts are the stuff of legend, dishing up coffee, bacon, eggs and toast for around $8 or less, while healthier snacks like soups and salads cost...
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Tips and taxes
There are several hidden costs to take into account when travelling round Canada.
Tips and service
are generally not added to restaurant bills; it's usual to leave fifteen percent, even after the cheapest meals. More importantly, though,...
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