TORONTO – An RBC survey found 31 per cent of Canadians spent more than intended during the holidays. Here is a list of the average amount those shoppers went over budget by region.
— National $467.10 (up $37.80 from $429.30 in 2010)
— British Columbia $543.40 (up $50.30 from $493.10 in 2010)
— Alberta $531.80 (up $25.20 from $506.60 in 2010)
— Saskatchewan and Manitoba $408.40 (up $28 from $380.40 in 2010)
— Ontario $465.70 (up $64.10 from $401.60 in 2010)
— Quebec $416.10 (up $23.60 from $392.50 in 2010)
— Atlantic Canada $472.20 (down $49.10 from $521.30 in 2010)
