Cost of Living in Vancouver
Summary of cost of living in Vancouver, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,918.9$ (5,375.0C$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,068.4$ (1,465.4C$), excluding rent.
- Vancouver is 34.9% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Vancouver is, on average, 51.2% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.50 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.00 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.42 C$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.96 C$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.91 C$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.81 C$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.39 C$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.95 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.93 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.50 C$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.56 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.59 C$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.91 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.47 C$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.08 C$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.93 C$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.89 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.62 C$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.58 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 22.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.32 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.25 C$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 21.00 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.35 C$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 114.00 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.27 C$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.90 C$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.63 C$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,489.00 C$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,165.58 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 121.99 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 56.46 C$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 82.94 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 60.69 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 19.01 C$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 16.00 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,590.20 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 25,000.00 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 85.52 C$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 57.82 C$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 131.87 C$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 157.45 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,710.97 C$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,188.89 C$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,800.00 C$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,734.78 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,279.28 C$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 916.48 C$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,377.30 C$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.65 |
Prices in Vancouver
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Last update: 16 July 2025
Last update: 16 July 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Burnaby | 8.12 miles |
| Cost of Living in New Westminster | 12.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Coquitlam | 20.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Surrey | 25.22 miles |
| Cost of Living in Abbotsford | 48.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Whistler | 77.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Penticton | 248.52 miles |
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Mortgage, strata fees & house insurance = $1400
Cell phone (100), hydro (60), internet/cable (180) and gym fee (16) = $356
Groceries (250), dog food/treats (50) = $300
Credit card $300
Hair/nails/lashes $130
Pet insurance $30
Gas $60
Prescriptions $200
Liquor store/social outings w friends $100
Total amount $2,876
Earnings $3,000
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