Cost of Living Comparison Between Edmonton and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Vancouver is 11.3% higher than in Edmonton (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Vancouver is 37.6% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 112.6% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 30.4% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 16.9% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 20.6% lower than in Edmonton | |
Restaurants | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +50.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 13.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | +15.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 8.25 C$ | +17.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.75 C$ | 5.41 C$ | +14.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.42 C$ | 2.94 C$ | +21.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.12 C$ | 2.61 C$ | +23.3 % |
Markets | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.64 C$ | 10.64 C$ | +23.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.99 C$ | 3.75 C$ | +25.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.89 C$ | 2.66 C$ | +40.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.00 C$ | 5.56 C$ | +11.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.12 C$ | 8.17 C$ | +0.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.80 C$ | 9.67 C$ | +42.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.72 C$ | 11.10 C$ | +27.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.69 C$ | 2.77 C$ | +3.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 C$ | 0.84 C$ | +3.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.37 C$ | 2.40 C$ | +0.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.31 C$ | 3.00 C$ | +30.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.40 C$ | 1.95 C$ | +38.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.40 C$ | 1.71 C$ | +22.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.74 C$ | 3.54 C$ | -5.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.49 C$ | 2.65 C$ | +6.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 19.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +5.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.23 C$ | 4.33 C$ | +2.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.96 C$ | 4.64 C$ | -6.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.60 C$ | 20.07 C$ | +14.1 % |
Transportation | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 C$ | 3.15 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 C$ | 140.00 C$ | +40.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.10 C$ | 4.00 C$ | -2.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.82 C$ | 3.45 C$ | +22.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 C$ | 36.29 C$ | +21.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.39 C$ | 7.33 C$ | +36.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,989.00 C$ | 33,978.00 C$ | -0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,411.18 C$ | 28,031.10 C$ | -4.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 274.05 C$ | 145.21 C$ | -47.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 68.11 C$ | 62.63 C$ | -8.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 82.32 C$ | 80.00 C$ | -2.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 66.59 C$ | 55.12 C$ | -17.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 30.00 C$ | 15.84 C$ | -47.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 C$ | 17.50 C$ | +2.9 % |
Childcare | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 850.00 C$ | 1,596.88 C$ | +87.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,783.33 C$ | 20,100.00 C$ | +105.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 75.36 C$ | 84.84 C$ | +12.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 48.51 C$ | 56.91 C$ | +17.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 108.38 C$ | 134.88 C$ | +24.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 111.48 C$ | 168.58 C$ | +51.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,366.74 C$ | 2,796.86 C$ | +104.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,179.13 C$ | 2,346.32 C$ | +99.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,273.18 C$ | 5,091.40 C$ | +124.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,820.16 C$ | 3,878.59 C$ | +113.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 330.06 C$ | 1,431.55 C$ | +333.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 253.60 C$ | 930.14 C$ | +266.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,127.30 C$ | 4,511.44 C$ | +9.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.35 | 6.57 | +3.5 % |
| Last update: | June 2024 | June 2024 | |
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