United States, paid in CAD.
For anyone not paid in dollars, the question is always the same: how strong is the dollar this year?
Slightly pricier. Exchange rate alone: −1.7%. Local prices: +3.5%.
- Lean
- C$134
- Comfort
- C$672
The short answerIn CAD, as of November 12, 2026
United States: as of November 12, 2026, 2.4% more expensive than a year ago for travelers paid in CAD (Canadian dollar), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved −1.7%, and prices in the country rose +3.5%. A mid-range day costs about C$299 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 17 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+5.0%) and SEK did worst (−7.5%).
What CAD buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$307+5.0%
- Norwegian kronekr 2,004+4.8%
- South African randR 3,482+4.0%
- British pound£158+0.8%
- UAE dirhamAED 769+0.6%
- Singapore dollarS$2690.0%
- Mexican pesoMX$3,902−1.3%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$377−1.4%
- Canadian dollarC$299−2.4%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$1,643−2.5%
- Indian rupee₹19,600−4.4%
- Brazilian realR$1,170−4.7%
- Japanese yen¥33,500−4.7%
- Euro€189−4.8%
- Danish kronekr 1,413−6.0%
- Swiss francCHF 174−6.5%
- Swedish kronakr 2,091−7.5%
Booking a trip: United States
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