Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in London are 10.4% higher than in Vancouver (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in London are 19.8% higher than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in London are 34.1% higher than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 21.4% higher than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 19.7% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 14.8% higher than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
14.55 £ (25.00 C$) |
20.00 £ (34.36 C$) |
+37.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
69.84 £ (120.00 C$) |
80.00 £ (137.46 C$) |
+14.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
8.73 £ (15.00 C$) |
8.00 £ (13.75 C$) |
-8.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
4.66 £ (8.00 C$) |
6.50 £ (11.17 C$) |
+39.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
5.24 £ (9.00 C$) |
5.50 £ (9.45 C$) |
+5.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
3.14 £ (5.39 C$) |
3.59 £ (6.17 C$) |
+14.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
1.70 £ (2.91 C$) |
2.00 £ (3.44 C$) |
+18.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.52 £ (2.62 C$) |
1.62 £ (2.79 C$) |
+6.5 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
6.67 £ (11.46 C$) |
4.96 £ (8.53 C$) |
-25.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.22 £ (3.81 C$) |
1.38 £ (2.38 C$) |
-37.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.63 £ (2.80 C$) |
0.95 £ (1.64 C$) |
-41.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
3.30 £ (5.68 C$) |
3.18 £ (5.46 C$) |
-3.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4.89 £ (8.40 C$) |
3.35 £ (5.76 C$) |
-31.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.67 £ (9.74 C$) |
3.42 £ (5.87 C$) |
-39.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
6.50 £ (11.16 C$) |
5.71 £ (9.81 C$) |
-12.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.63 £ (2.80 C$) |
1.14 £ (1.97 C$) |
-29.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.49 £ (0.84 C$) |
0.59 £ (1.02 C$) |
+21.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.39 £ (2.39 C$) |
1.18 £ (2.03 C$) |
-14.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.75 £ (3.00 C$) |
1.39 £ (2.40 C$) |
-20.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.18 £ (2.03 C$) |
0.58 £ (0.99 C$) |
-51.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.00 £ (1.72 C$) |
0.53 £ (0.91 C$) |
-47.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.08 £ (3.57 C$) |
0.97 £ (1.66 C$) |
-53.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.57 £ (2.70 C$) |
1.31 £ (2.25 C$) |
-16.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
11.64 £ (20.00 C$) |
9.50 £ (16.32 C$) |
-18.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
2.70 £ (4.63 C$) |
2.09 £ (3.59 C$) |
-22.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.71 £ (4.65 C$) |
2.44 £ (4.18 C$) |
-10.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
11.68 £ (20.07 C$) |
15.00 £ (25.77 C$) |
+28.4 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.83 £ (3.15 C$) |
2.80 £ (4.81 C$) |
+52.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
81.48 £ (140.00 C$) |
200.00 £ (343.64 C$) |
+145.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
2.33 £ (4.00 C$) |
4.50 £ (7.73 C$) |
+93.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.23 £ (3.83 C$) |
3.13 £ (5.39 C$) |
+40.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
21.30 £ (36.59 C$) |
30.00 £ (51.55 C$) |
+40.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.34 £ (7.45 C$) |
5.71 £ (9.80 C$) |
+31.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
19,775.43 £ (33,978.00 C$) |
27,280.00 £ (46,872.30 C$) |
+37.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
16,497.01 £ (28,345.04 C$) |
25,860.62 £ (44,433.54 C$) |
+56.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
89.12 £ (153.12 C$) |
294.39 £ (505.82 C$) |
+230.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
38.51 £ (66.16 C$) |
14.90 £ (25.60 C$) |
-61.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
46.38 £ (79.69 C$) |
30.88 £ (53.07 C$) |
-33.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
33.42 £ (57.42 C$) |
46.64 £ (80.14 C$) |
+39.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
10.52 £ (18.08 C$) |
14.35 £ (24.66 C$) |
+36.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
10.48 £ (18.00 C$) |
15.00 £ (25.77 C$) |
+43.2 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
902.11 £ (1,550.00 C$) |
1,840.34 £ (3,162.06 C$) |
+104.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
11,698.34 £ (20,100.00 C$) |
20,054.76 £ (34,457.95 C$) |
+71.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
50.82 £ (87.32 C$) |
81.77 £ (140.50 C$) |
+60.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
36.32 £ (62.41 C$) |
39.35 £ (67.60 C$) |
+8.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
80.18 £ (137.77 C$) |
88.24 £ (151.61 C$) |
+10.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
101.76 £ (174.85 C$) |
95.96 £ (164.88 C$) |
-5.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,630.68 £ (2,801.82 C$) |
2,159.57 £ (3,710.57 C$) |
+32.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,345.76 £ (2,312.28 C$) |
1,612.58 £ (2,770.72 C$) |
+19.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,955.90 £ (5,078.81 C$) |
4,303.85 £ (7,394.84 C$) |
+45.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,258.40 £ (3,880.38 C$) |
2,910.53 £ (5,000.85 C$) |
+28.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
846.96 £ (1,455.23 C$) |
1,311.20 £ (2,252.90 C$) |
+54.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
559.75 £ (961.76 C$) |
739.22 £ (1,270.13 C$) |
+32.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
2,523.56 £ (4,335.96 C$) |
3,470.28 £ (5,962.61 C$) |
+37.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.57 | 5.57 | -15.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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