Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Burnaby 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Burnaby is 13.0% lower than in Vancouver (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Burnaby is 4.7% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Burnaby are 7.7% higher than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Burnaby are 21.7% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Burnaby are 14.2% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Burnaby is 31.0% higher than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Burnaby Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 C$ | 80.00 C$ | -33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 6.50 C$ | -18.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | -11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.44 C$ | 5.00 C$ | -8.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.94 C$ | 2.88 C$ | -2.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.61 C$ | 2.33 C$ | -10.6 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Burnaby Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.33 C$ | 12.12 C$ | +7.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.81 C$ | 3.29 C$ | -13.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.73 C$ | 1.77 C$ | -35.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.61 C$ | 4.50 C$ | -19.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.22 C$ | 7.31 C$ | -11.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.61 C$ | 8.68 C$ | -9.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 11.16 C$ | 7.11 C$ | -36.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.80 C$ | 2.78 C$ | -0.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.83 C$ | 0.89 C$ | +7.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.39 C$ | 1.86 C$ | -22.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.96 C$ | 2.19 C$ | -25.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.01 C$ | 1.59 C$ | -20.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.72 C$ | 2.57 C$ | +49.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.57 C$ | 4.00 C$ | +11.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.70 C$ | 1.87 C$ | -30.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.61 C$ | 3.47 C$ | -24.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.62 C$ | 3.62 C$ | -21.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.07 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -0.4 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Burnaby Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.15 C$ | 3.55 C$ | +12.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 140.00 C$ | 104.62 C$ | -25.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.88 C$ | 4.50 C$ | +16.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.45 C$ | 3.22 C$ | -6.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.29 C$ | 35.00 C$ | -3.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.44 C$ | 7.20 C$ | -3.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 33,978.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,345.04 C$ | 27,051.61 C$ | -4.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Burnaby Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 147.45 C$ | 179.40 C$ | +21.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 64.49 C$ | 60.20 C$ | -6.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 79.18 C$ | 74.29 C$ | -6.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Burnaby Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.63 C$ | 47.50 C$ | -14.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.84 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -5.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Burnaby Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,550.00 C$ | 1,292.50 C$ | -16.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,100.00 C$ | 15,000.00 C$ | -25.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Burnaby Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 85.54 C$ | 61.66 C$ | -27.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 58.00 C$ | 49.67 C$ | -14.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 136.08 C$ | 136.25 C$ | +0.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 168.58 C$ | 125.00 C$ | -25.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Burnaby Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,798.14 C$ | 2,900.00 C$ | +3.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,287.02 C$ | 2,400.00 C$ | +4.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,047.42 C$ | 6,000.00 C$ | +18.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,838.17 C$ | 3,750.00 C$ | -2.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Burnaby Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,455.23 C$ | 1,168.05 C$ | -19.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 930.14 C$ | 809.03 C$ | -13.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Burnaby Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,406.20 C$ | 5,499.79 C$ | +24.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.54 | 7.33 | +12.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 549 | 44 |
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Cities near Vancouver: | 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 |
Cities near Burnaby: | Cost of Living in New Westminster | 4.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Vancouver | 8.37 miles |
| Cost of Living in Coquitlam | 12.26 miles |
| Cost of Living in Richmond | 13.26 miles |
| Cost of Living in Surrey | 19.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in White Rock, BC | 22.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aldergrove | 29.96 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gibsons, BC | 35.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Abbotsford | 40.30 miles |
| Cost of Living in Squamish, BC | 47.23 miles |