Which is cheaper, Tadalafil or Cialis?

Tadalafil is generally cheaper, starting at $29.00 per month compared to $113.00 per month for Cialis. The lowest price is at Costco ($28.79 per month).

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 $29.00 per month, while Cialis starts at $113.00 per month 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	$29–$51 per month	$113–$149 per month
Cheapest Pharmacy	Costco ($28.79 per month)	Costco ($112.99 per month)
Generic Name	tadalafil (generic)	tadalafil 5–20mg (brand)
Route	Oral tablet	Oral tablet
Category	ED	ED
ODB Coverage	Not Covered	Not Covered

Pharmacy Total Breakdown

Pharmacy	Tadalafil	Cialis
Costco	$28.79 per month	$112.99 per month
Walmart	$41.37 per month	$132.27 per month
Rexall	$47.59 per month	$141.39 per month
Shoppers Drug Mart	$50.79 per month	$148.19 per month

Full Drug Pages

Tadalafil tadalafil (generic) $29–$51 per month Cialis tadalafil 5–20mg (brand) $113–$149 per month

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Tadalafil or Cialis?: Tadalafil is generally cheaper, starting at $29.00 per month compared to $113.00 per month for Cialis. The lowest price is at Costco ($28.79 per month).
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