Quick answer
Most auto CPAP (APAP) machines sold in Canada are priced at roughly $1,200 to $2,000 before any coverage, and a complete setup with a mask, humidifier and accessories typically costs about $1,600 to $2,800, according to MyHealth Alberta. Masks cost roughly $120 to $370, and replacement supplies add a recurring yearly cost. Provincial programs, private insurance and the medical expense tax credit can reduce what you pay.
To have insurance pay part of the cost, see what each insurer needs.
At a glance
Key takeaways
Expect roughly $1,200 to $2,000 for a new auto CPAP machine in Canada, and about $1,600 to $2,800 for a complete setup with mask and accessories.
Budget separately for masks, cushions, filters, tubing and water chambers, which need regular replacement.
Check provincial funding and your insurance before buying, because some programs require a specific vendor or pre-approval.
Typical CPAP prices in Canada
| Item | Typical price range (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Auto CPAP (APAP) machine | About $1,200 to $2,000 |
| Travel CPAP machine | About $1,200 and up |
| Bilevel (BiPAP) machine | About $1,800 to $4,500 or more |
| CPAP mask | About $120 to $370 |
| Heated tubing or water chamber | About $75 each |
| Filters | About $20 to $30 per pack |
Ranges reflect Virtual Sleep Care’s current catalogue, published Canadian price guides and MyHealth Alberta. A few models are sold for less. Prices change; always check the current product page.
What our CPAP machines cost
- Yuwell BreathCare III auto CPAP with built-in cellular connectivity: $1,350
- Yuwell BreathCare Pocket S travel CPAP: $1,200
Prices shown in Canadian dollars at the time of writing.
What affects the price
The biggest differences come from the pressure mode (fixed, auto-adjusting or bilevel), a built-in heated humidifier, wireless or cellular data sharing, noise level, size for travel and the warranty. A lower machine price may not include a mask, heated tubing or follow-up support, so compare the complete setup.
Ongoing costs: masks and supplies
Cushions, filters, tubing and water chambers wear out. Manufacturers such as ResMed suggest replacing some parts as often as every few weeks to every six months, depending on their condition. Plan for this recurring cost; see our CPAP replacement schedule.
What does CPAP cost over 5 years?
A CPAP machine usually lasts about 5 years, but masks and supplies are a recurring cost. Here is an example using our current prices, assuming you replace the whole mask twice a year and other parts on the standard replacement schedule:
| Item | Assumption | Cost per year | 5-year cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto CPAP machine | Bought once | – | $1,350–$1,500 |
| Masks | 2 complete masks a year at $150–$250 | $300–$500 | $1,500–$2,500 |
| Heated tubing | Up to 4 a year at $75 | Up to $300 | Up to $1,500 |
| Filters | 2–4 packs a year at $20–$30 | $40–$120 | $200–$600 |
| Water chamber | 2 a year at $75 | $150 | $750 |
| Total | About $4,000–$6,850 |
Many people spend less by replacing only cushions and parts that show wear, and most group benefit plans reimburse part of both the machine and supplies. Keep itemized receipts for insurance and the medical expense tax credit.
Worked example: Ontario ADP
Ontario’s Assistive Devices Program pays 75% of the ADP-approved price of a CPAP machine; you pay the remaining 25% (or nothing if you receive Ontario Works, ODSP or ACSD). Illustration only: if the ADP-approved price were $1,500, ADP would pay $1,125 and you would pay $375. ADP does not cover masks or supplies, and it funds CPAP only after a Level 1 in-lab sleep study at an ADP-registered lab. See CPAP funding by province.
How to lower what you pay
- Check CPAP funding in your province.
- Ask your insurer about CPAP coverage, pre-approval and supply limits before buying.
- Keep receipts for the medical expense tax credit.
- Compare the full setup, including mask, humidifier and support, not just the machine price.
Do you need a prescription to buy a CPAP?
In Canada, CPAP therapy should start after a diagnostic sleep study, and insurers and provincial programs require a prescription. Your pressure settings should be set or reviewed by a qualified professional. See CPAP insurance and prescriptions.
Sources
- CPAPSupply.ca. CPAP machine cost in Canada: 2026 guide. https://cpapsupply.ca/resources/how-much-does-a-cpap-machine-cost-in-canada-2026-guide/
- ResMed. CPAP replacement guidelines. https://www.resmed.com/en-us/health-professionals/solutions/resmed-resupply/replacement-guidelines/
- Canada Revenue Agency. Medical and assistive devices (GST/HST Memorandum 4.2). https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/4-2/medical-assistive-devices.html
- MyHealth Alberta. Buyer’s information for CPAP therapy equipment. https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Alberta/Pages/Buyers-Information-for-CPAP-Therapy-Equipment.aspx
- Government of Ontario. Respiratory equipment and supplies (Assistive Devices Program). https://www.ontario.ca/page/respiratory-equipment-and-supplies
Medical and financial disclaimer
This page is general information, not medical, legal or tax advice. Program rules, prices and eligibility change; confirm current details with the program, your insurer or a qualified professional. Virtual Sleep Care does not currently serve Quebec, Yukon, the Northwest Territories or Nunavut.