Which is cheaper, Tadalafil or Cialis?

Tadalafil is generally cheaper, starting at $28.00/mo compared to $110.00/mo for Cialis. The lowest price is at Costco ($24.30/mo).

What is the difference between Tadalafil and Cialis?

Tadalafil (tadalafil (generic)) and Cialis (tadalafil 5–20mg (brand)) are different medications in the ed category.

Is Tadalafil or Cialis covered by provincial drug plans?

Tadalafil: Not Covered on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Cialis: Not Covered on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Tadalafil vs Cialis: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)

Name: Tadalafil vs Cialis: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)
Creator: TeleTest
Published: 2026-02-26

Tadalafil starts at $28/mo, while Cialis starts at $110/mo in Canada. Tadalafil contains tadalafil (generic), while Cialis contains tadalafil 5–20mg (brand). Last updated: 2026-02-26.

Head-to-Head Comparison

	Tadalafil	Cialis
Price Range	$28–$50/mo	$110–$160/mo
Cheapest Pharmacy	Costco ($24.30/mo)	Costco ($108.50/mo)
Generic Name	tadalafil (generic)	tadalafil 5–20mg (brand)
Route	Oral tablet	Oral tablet
Category	ED	ED
ODB Coverage	Not Covered	Not Covered

Pharmacy Price Breakdown

Pharmacy	Tadalafil	Cialis
Costco	$24.30/mo	$108.50/mo
Walmart	$31.40/mo	$122.30/mo
Rexall	$34.60/mo	$128.40/mo
Shoppers Drug Mart	$37.80/mo	$135.20/mo

Full Drug Pages

Tadalafil tadalafil (generic) $28–$50/mo Cialis tadalafil 5–20mg (brand) $110–$160/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Tadalafil or Cialis?: Tadalafil is generally cheaper, starting at $28.00/mo compared to $110.00/mo for Cialis. The lowest price is at Costco ($24.30/mo).
What is the difference between Tadalafil and Cialis?: Tadalafil (tadalafil (generic)) and Cialis (tadalafil 5–20mg (brand)) are different medications in the ed category.
Is Tadalafil or Cialis covered by provincial drug plans?: Tadalafil: Not Covered on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Cialis: Not Covered on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Last updated: 2026-02-26