Calculate the annual cost of ageing in Canada in less than 30 seconds
Household Home Care Needs:
Receiving care services at home—such as personal support, meal preparation, nursing or housekeeping—can vary widely based on individual needs.
Based on real-world evidence, the NIA draws on multiple data sources to estimate both the typical cost of home care services and the number of hours older adults commonly require for tasks such as housekeeping, meal preparation and nursing care. Please select the option that best reflects your situation.
Planning for Your Future:
Preparing for the future means planning for the changes that ageing can bring. The Cost of Ageing (COA) Calculator is designed to help Canadians better understand how living costs may evolve in later life.
As people age, financial needs and expenses can shift significantly due to health, living arrangements, lifestyle and broader economic conditions—factors that traditional retirement planning often overlooks. The COA Calculator helps address these gaps by providing detailed estimates of potential costs, including food, housing, transportation, home care and day-to-day living expenses, tailored to different circumstances across Canada.
About the NIA:
Founded in 2016, the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) is celebrating a decade of impact in our mission to improve the lives of older adults and the systems that support them. Over the past 10 years, the NIA has become Canada’s leading voice on ageing policy — convening stakeholders, conducting research, advancing policy solutions and practice innovations, sharing information and shifting attitudes.
Our vision remains clear: a Canada where older adults feel valued, included, supported and better prepared to age with confidence.
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