Cost of Living Comparison Between Edmonton and Victoria 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Victoria is 15.4% higher than in Edmonton (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Victoria is 32.0% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Rent Prices in Victoria are 79.8% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Restaurant Prices in Victoria are 31.0% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Groceries Prices in Victoria are 21.3% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Victoria is 35.2% lower than in Edmonton | |
Restaurants | Edmonton Edit |
Victoria Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 C$ | 25.50 C$ | +27.5 % |
| 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$ | 14.38 C$ | +10.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.75 C$ | 5.30 C$ | +11.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.42 C$ | 3.26 C$ | +34.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.12 C$ | 2.81 C$ | +32.7 % |
Markets | Edmonton Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.64 C$ | 14.89 C$ | +72.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.99 C$ | 4.40 C$ | +46.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.89 C$ | 2.74 C$ | +44.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.96 C$ | 5.79 C$ | +16.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.12 C$ | 8.59 C$ | +5.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.84 C$ | 9.03 C$ | +32.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.71 C$ | 9.39 C$ | +7.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.69 C$ | 2.89 C$ | +7.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 C$ | 0.91 C$ | +12.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.37 C$ | 2.80 C$ | +17.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.30 C$ | 3.48 C$ | +51.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.40 C$ | 2.50 C$ | +78.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.40 C$ | 2.07 C$ | +48.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.74 C$ | 3.68 C$ | -1.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.49 C$ | 2.66 C$ | +6.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 18.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.41 C$ | 4.12 C$ | -6.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.10 C$ | 5.65 C$ | +10.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.60 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +13.6 % |
Transportation | Edmonton Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 C$ | 2.50 C$ | -28.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 C$ | 85.00 C$ | -15.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.10 C$ | 4.50 C$ | +9.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.82 C$ | 4.02 C$ | +42.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 C$ | 45.00 C$ | +50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.38 C$ | 7.28 C$ | +35.4 % |
| 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$ | 28,727.55 C$ | -2.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edmonton Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 274.05 C$ | 196.79 C$ | -28.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 66.33 C$ | 69.23 C$ | +4.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 82.32 C$ | 108.64 C$ | +32.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edmonton Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 66.59 C$ | 71.59 C$ | +7.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 30.00 C$ | 25.25 C$ | -15.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 C$ | 16.00 C$ | -5.9 % |
Childcare | Edmonton Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 850.00 C$ | 1,000.00 C$ | +17.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,783.33 C$ | 18,000.00 C$ | +84.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edmonton Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 75.36 C$ | 90.62 C$ | +20.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 48.51 C$ | 55.90 C$ | +15.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 108.34 C$ | 120.47 C$ | +11.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 111.44 C$ | 168.00 C$ | +50.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Edmonton Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,362.35 C$ | 2,128.11 C$ | +56.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,177.62 C$ | 1,895.83 C$ | +61.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,249.41 C$ | 4,276.81 C$ | +90.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,804.87 C$ | 3,557.29 C$ | +97.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edmonton Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 345.85 C$ | 1,098.68 C$ | +217.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 253.36 C$ | 920.67 C$ | +263.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edmonton Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,125.09 C$ | 3,526.68 C$ | -14.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.35 | 6.63 | +4.4 % |
| Last update: | June 2024 | June 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 195 | 123 |
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