Cost of Living Comparison Between Edmonton and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Vancouver is 13.3% higher than in Edmonton (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Vancouver is 34.8% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 97.2% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 26.1% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 10.2% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 16.9% lower than in Edmonton | |
Restaurants | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 22.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | +13.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 C$ | 125.00 C$ | +56.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | +7.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 7.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +28.6 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.71 C$ | 5.72 C$ | +21.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.59 C$ | 2.72 C$ | +5.0 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.24 C$ | 2.50 C$ | +11.6 % |
Markets | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 2.24 C$ | 2.50 C$ | +11.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 3.37 C$ | 3.88 C$ | +15.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 4.19 C$ | 5.42 C$ | +29.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.96 C$ | 5.41 C$ | +9.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 17.22 C$ | 18.45 C$ | +7.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 16.61 C$ | 20.36 C$ | +22.6 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 20.62 C$ | 23.38 C$ | +13.4 % |
| Apples (1kg) | 5.84 C$ | 5.98 C$ | +2.4 % |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.75 C$ | 1.74 C$ | -0.5 % |
| Oranges (1kg) | 5.19 C$ | 5.30 C$ | +2.0 % |
| Tomato (1kg) | 5.31 C$ | 6.62 C$ | +24.7 % |
| Potato (1kg) | 3.35 C$ | 4.22 C$ | +25.8 % |
| Onion (1kg) | 2.98 C$ | 3.81 C$ | +27.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.84 C$ | 3.46 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.56 C$ | 2.46 C$ | -3.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.42 C$ | 4.15 C$ | -6.0 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 4.90 C$ | 4.89 C$ | -0.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 19.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +5.3 % |
Transportation | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 C$ | 3.20 C$ | -8.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 C$ | 140.00 C$ | +40.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.10 C$ | 4.00 C$ | -2.4 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 1.75 C$ | 2.03 C$ | +16.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 C$ | 36.59 C$ | +22.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.43 C$ | 1.88 C$ | +31.7 % |
| 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) | 29,705.49 C$ | 27,979.55 C$ | -5.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 278.73 C$ | 142.72 C$ | -48.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 69.99 C$ | 58.63 C$ | -16.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 87.17 C$ | 79.23 C$ | -9.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 64.76 C$ | 49.96 C$ | -22.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 30.83 C$ | 11.65 C$ | -62.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 16.75 C$ | 17.00 C$ | +1.5 % |
Childcare | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,009.87 C$ | 1,520.59 C$ | +50.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,087.50 C$ | 21,750.00 C$ | +96.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 76.56 C$ | 88.41 C$ | +15.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 48.81 C$ | 56.70 C$ | +16.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 115.57 C$ | 132.32 C$ | +14.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 130.50 C$ | 169.14 C$ | +29.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,502.00 C$ | 2,829.00 C$ | +88.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,222.19 C$ | 2,351.79 C$ | +92.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,470.66 C$ | 5,175.00 C$ | +109.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,048.75 C$ | 3,926.38 C$ | +91.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 4,296.44 C$ | 14,905.75 C$ | +246.9 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,339.82 C$ | 9,906.10 C$ | +196.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,973.73 C$ | 4,450.98 C$ | +12.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.48 | 6.45 | -0.4 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
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