Cost of Living Comparison Between Victoria and Edmonton 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Edmonton is 13.9% lower than in Victoria (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Edmonton is 25.0% lower than in Victoria | |
| Rent Prices in Edmonton are 45.4% lower than in Victoria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Edmonton are 23.3% lower than in Victoria | |
| Groceries Prices in Edmonton are 18.5% lower than in Victoria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Edmonton is 66.4% higher than in Victoria | |
Restaurants | Victoria Edit |
Edmonton 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) | 14.75 C$ | 12.50 C$ | -15.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 7.00 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.50 C$ | 8.00 C$ | -5.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.34 C$ | 4.79 C$ | -10.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.28 C$ | 2.41 C$ | -26.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.81 C$ | 2.14 C$ | -23.9 % |
Markets | Victoria Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 14.40 C$ | 8.59 C$ | -40.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 4.26 C$ | 2.94 C$ | -31.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.74 C$ | 1.92 C$ | -29.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.81 C$ | 4.89 C$ | -15.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.84 C$ | 7.81 C$ | -11.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.30 C$ | 6.84 C$ | -26.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.86 C$ | 8.75 C$ | -11.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.89 C$ | 2.69 C$ | -7.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.87 C$ | 0.81 C$ | -6.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.70 C$ | 2.31 C$ | -14.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.48 C$ | 2.28 C$ | -34.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.50 C$ | 1.40 C$ | -43.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.13 C$ | 1.36 C$ | -36.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.68 C$ | 3.78 C$ | +2.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.68 C$ | 2.47 C$ | -7.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.13 C$ | 4.41 C$ | +6.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.44 C$ | 4.82 C$ | -11.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
Transportation | Victoria Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 C$ | 3.50 C$ | +40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 85.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | +17.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 C$ | 4.10 C$ | +2.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -30.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 C$ | 30.00 C$ | -33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.36 C$ | 5.33 C$ | -27.6 % |
| 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) | 28,371.51 C$ | 28,536.93 C$ | +0.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Victoria Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 196.79 C$ | 277.74 C$ | +41.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 70.83 C$ | 65.62 C$ | -7.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 105.65 C$ | 81.60 C$ | -22.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Victoria Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 71.35 C$ | 65.74 C$ | -7.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 25.25 C$ | 30.00 C$ | +18.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 16.00 C$ | 16.75 C$ | +4.7 % |
Childcare | Victoria Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,000.00 C$ | 850.00 C$ | -15.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 18,000.00 C$ | 9,783.33 C$ | -45.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Victoria Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.62 C$ | 74.38 C$ | -17.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 55.90 C$ | 47.44 C$ | -15.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 119.48 C$ | 107.67 C$ | -9.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 172.00 C$ | 106.48 C$ | -38.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Victoria Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,107.44 C$ | 1,346.96 C$ | -36.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,868.46 C$ | 1,150.74 C$ | -38.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,276.81 C$ | 2,200.18 C$ | -48.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,622.00 C$ | 1,788.63 C$ | -50.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Victoria Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,098.68 C$ | 307.82 C$ | -72.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 920.67 C$ | 238.52 C$ | -74.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Victoria Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,527.95 C$ | 4,402.86 C$ | +24.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.63 | 6.19 | -6.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 124 | 196 |
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