10 Things That Canadians Pay More For

Did you know that Canadians pay more than Americans for the same goods? Why are cars more expensive in Canada than in the US? So unfair, but such is life. See 10 items we pay way more for, ugh.

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Cars

While there are some items that Canadians pay less for, cars are not always one of them. Tariffs on imports from non-NAFTA countries run higher than the U.S., but it's our safety regulations that also contribute. To cut those pesky car costs, check out these 20 money-saving tips.

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Gas

Blame the weak Canadian dollar. Gas prices in Canada are based on global market rates, using American dollars, even when it is produced and refined in Canada, which is why prices haven't fallen as much here.

Learn 20 things that make Canada the envy of the world.

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Tires

The duty to ship tires to Canada is scarily high so you might need these tips on how to save money on things you already buy.

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Cigarettes

The vice is taxed heavily in Canada, hence the astronomical cost. Maybe it's time to ditch them for better health?

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Electronics

Most consumer electronics are imported from Asia and subject to tariffs. Once Canadian technical standards are factored in, the price is hiked even further.

See more: the 5 most common money mistakes and how you can avoid them.

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Books

The low Canadian dollar plays a factor but it's the country's copyright rules, which grant Canadian distributors exclusivity, allowing them to add up to 10 per cent to the price of U.S. books.

For more money-saving tips, see 20 things you should never buy at the drugstore.

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Appliances

Damn those safety and energy efficiency standards, which cost manufacturers hundreds of thousands of dollars, hence why you're bleeding money by paying more for them.

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Household goods

Things like diapers and detergent are priced by retailers who need to make a profit in the smaller Canadian market. Maybe it's time to try these items that will save you hundreds of dollars over time?

clothing brands cost more in Canada than US

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Clothes

Depending on where pieces are made, apparel tariffs can be as high as 18 per cent. One way you can save is to do more shopping while in these countries where the Canadian dollar is strong.

Base, bat, baseballs, glove and helmet cost more in Canada

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Sporting goods

Aside from tariffs on many items, retailers and manufacturers hike up the price so they can make a profit, simple as that.

See more: 10 ways to make the most of a tight budget.