Canada · 1920
CAD$5 in 1920 =
CAD$42today
×8.48+747.6% inflation1920 → 2026
Life in 1920
In 1920, Canada's average annual wage was approximately CAD$1,200. This means CAD$5 represented roughly 0.2 weeks of average earnings — a modest expense. To put this in perspective, a loaf of bread cost approximately CAD$0.11 and typical monthly rent was around CAD$22.
What you could buy
CAD$5 in 1920
Loaf of bread
45×Milk (gallon)
9×Monthly rent
0×Gasoline (gallon)
17×CAD$42 in 2026
Loaf of bread
10×Milk (gallon)
7×Monthly rent
0×Gasoline (gallon)
12×These calculations are estimates based on Canada's Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from Statistics Canada CPI series; Bank of Canada historical data; Dominion Bureau of Statistics (pre-1971). Results may differ from other inflation calculators due to methodology differences. See our Methodology and Sources pages for full details.