Cost of Living Comparison Between Edmonton and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Vancouver are 6.6% higher than in Edmonton (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Vancouver are 33.8% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 115.7% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 8.3% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 12.9% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 16.1% lower than in Edmonton | |
Restaurants | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 28.00 C$ | +12.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 C$ | 14.00 C$ | +16.7 % |
| 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) | 5.07 C$ | 5.56 C$ | +9.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.58 C$ | 3.22 C$ | +24.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.40 C$ | 2.67 C$ | +11.2 % |
Markets | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.98 C$ | 12.34 C$ | +37.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.90 C$ | 3.88 C$ | +33.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.93 C$ | 2.48 C$ | +28.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.13 C$ | 6.01 C$ | +45.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.87 C$ | 8.05 C$ | +17.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.96 C$ | 8.32 C$ | +19.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.13 C$ | 8.78 C$ | -3.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.55 C$ | 2.45 C$ | -3.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.82 C$ | 0.86 C$ | +5.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.27 C$ | 2.26 C$ | -0.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.43 C$ | 2.58 C$ | +6.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.35 C$ | 2.01 C$ | +49.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.27 C$ | 1.56 C$ | +22.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.63 C$ | 3.56 C$ | -1.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.51 C$ | 2.65 C$ | +5.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.14 C$ | 4.22 C$ | +1.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.78 C$ | 4.58 C$ | -4.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.60 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +13.6 % |
Transportation | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 C$ | 3.12 C$ | -10.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 C$ | 137.00 C$ | +37.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.10 C$ | 4.00 C$ | -2.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.98 C$ | 3.45 C$ | +15.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 C$ | 39.00 C$ | +30.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.23 C$ | 7.31 C$ | +39.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,447.50 C$ | 32,000.00 C$ | -4.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,629.73 C$ | 26,631.58 C$ | -3.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 294.97 C$ | 144.08 C$ | -51.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 66.36 C$ | 63.73 C$ | -4.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 86.41 C$ | 85.50 C$ | -1.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 61.19 C$ | 60.62 C$ | -0.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 18.30 C$ | 17.24 C$ | -5.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 16.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +12.5 % |
Childcare | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 955.00 C$ | 1,340.83 C$ | +40.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,175.00 C$ | 24,389.32 C$ | +118.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 76.04 C$ | 84.91 C$ | +11.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 48.75 C$ | 59.32 C$ | +21.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 110.15 C$ | 125.75 C$ | +14.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 129.60 C$ | 176.47 C$ | +36.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,366.74 C$ | 2,782.45 C$ | +103.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,121.86 C$ | 2,240.70 C$ | +99.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,184.78 C$ | 4,938.39 C$ | +126.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,701.92 C$ | 3,791.40 C$ | +122.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 300.89 C$ | 1,418.22 C$ | +371.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 239.68 C$ | 1,048.24 C$ | +337.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,011.80 C$ | 4,504.93 C$ | +12.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.24 | 6.74 | +7.9 % |
| Last update: | September 2023 | September 2023 | |
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