Which is cheaper, Viagra or Cialis?

Cialis is generally cheaper, starting at $110.00/mo compared to $140.00/mo for Viagra. The lowest price is at Costco ($108.50/mo).

What is the difference between Viagra and Cialis?

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

Is Viagra or Cialis covered by provincial drug plans?

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

Viagra vs Cialis: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)

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

Cialis starts at $110/mo, while Viagra starts at $140/mo in Canada. Viagra contains sildenafil (brand), while Cialis contains tadalafil 5–20mg (brand). Last updated: 2026-02-26.

Head-to-Head Comparison

	Viagra	Cialis
Price Range	$140–$200/mo	$110–$160/mo
Cheapest Pharmacy	Costco ($136.50/mo)	Costco ($108.50/mo)
Generic Name	sildenafil (brand)	tadalafil 5–20mg (brand)
Route	Oral tablet	Oral tablet
Category	ED	ED
ODB Coverage	Not Covered	Not Covered

Pharmacy Price Breakdown

Pharmacy	Viagra	Cialis
Costco	$136.50/mo	$108.50/mo
Walmart	$155.20/mo	$122.30/mo
Rexall	$162.40/mo	$128.40/mo
Shoppers Drug Mart	$170.80/mo	$135.20/mo

Full Drug Pages

Viagra sildenafil (brand) $140–$200/mo Cialis tadalafil 5–20mg (brand) $110–$160/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Viagra or Cialis?: Cialis is generally cheaper, starting at $110.00/mo compared to $140.00/mo for Viagra. The lowest price is at Costco ($108.50/mo).
What is the difference between Viagra and Cialis?: Viagra (sildenafil (brand)) and Cialis (tadalafil 5–20mg (brand)) are different medications in the ed category.
Is Viagra or Cialis covered by provincial drug plans?: Viagra: Not Covered on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Cialis: Not Covered on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Last updated: 2026-02-26