Cost of Living Comparison Between Burnaby and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Vancouver is 8.0% higher than in Burnaby (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Vancouver is 4.2% higher than in Burnaby | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 1.7% lower than in Burnaby | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 18.1% higher than in Burnaby | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 4.4% higher than in Burnaby | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 23.2% lower than in Burnaby | |
Restaurants | Burnaby Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 101.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +18.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 13.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | +15.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.50 C$ | 8.50 C$ | +13.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.50 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +5.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.00 C$ | 5.44 C$ | +8.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.62 C$ | 2.95 C$ | +12.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.88 C$ | 2.57 C$ | +37.0 % |
Markets | Burnaby Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.71 C$ | 10.08 C$ | -14.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.15 C$ | 3.79 C$ | +20.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.13 C$ | 2.54 C$ | -19.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.42 C$ | 5.44 C$ | +22.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.75 C$ | 8.25 C$ | +6.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.22 C$ | 9.49 C$ | +15.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 12.60 C$ | 10.77 C$ | -14.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.73 C$ | 2.78 C$ | +1.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.02 C$ | 0.81 C$ | -20.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.77 C$ | 2.36 C$ | +33.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.37 C$ | 2.95 C$ | +24.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.84 C$ | 1.94 C$ | +5.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.86 C$ | 1.68 C$ | -9.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.12 C$ | 3.48 C$ | +11.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.17 C$ | 2.50 C$ | +15.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 18.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.36 C$ | 4.25 C$ | +26.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 C$ | 4.62 C$ | +32.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Burnaby Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.52 C$ | 3.15 C$ | -10.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 104.25 C$ | 140.00 C$ | +34.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.75 C$ | 4.00 C$ | +6.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.51 C$ | 3.27 C$ | -6.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 C$ | 36.90 C$ | +5.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.04 C$ | 7.23 C$ | +2.7 % |
| 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) | 27,224.44 C$ | 27,715.31 C$ | +1.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Burnaby Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 179.40 C$ | 143.07 C$ | -20.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 65.17 C$ | 61.45 C$ | -5.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 76.43 C$ | 76.52 C$ | +0.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Burnaby Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.00 C$ | 55.43 C$ | +28.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 7.50 C$ | 14.44 C$ | +92.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 20.00 C$ | 17.00 C$ | -15.0 % |
Childcare | Burnaby Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 733.33 C$ | 1,659.38 C$ | +126.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,000.00 C$ | 21,750.00 C$ | +97.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Burnaby Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 65.00 C$ | 84.66 C$ | +30.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 57.50 C$ | 57.64 C$ | +0.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 123.75 C$ | 131.65 C$ | +6.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 142.00 C$ | 165.84 C$ | +16.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Burnaby Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,825.00 C$ | 2,791.39 C$ | -1.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,350.00 C$ | 2,361.71 C$ | +0.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,500.00 C$ | 5,085.62 C$ | -7.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,666.67 C$ | 3,861.86 C$ | +5.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Burnaby Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,168.05 C$ | 1,401.17 C$ | +20.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 809.03 C$ | 930.14 C$ | +15.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Burnaby Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,777.59 C$ | 4,620.01 C$ | -20.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.80 | 6.53 | -4.0 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 44 | 541 |
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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 |
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| Cost of Living in Abbotsford | 48.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Whistler | 77.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Penticton | 248.52 miles |