Here in Ontario I spend $8.00-$16.00 a metre. There is some that is more expensive but I refuse to pay more. I do usually wait for sales. Fabricland sells some wonderful quilt fabric lately and if you get 50% off you can get it from $4 to $10 a metre. Also our minimum wage is $10hr. I know that is not only reason for our higher prices but is does add to it. Also if I travel to the States it cost me gas money and usually a meal. I do go once and a while.