Cost of Living Comparison Between Edmonton and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Vancouver is 6.7% higher than in Edmonton (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Vancouver is 25.0% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 79.2% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 8.6% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 7.7% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 17.2% lower than in Edmonton | |
Restaurants | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | C$27.87 | C$30.00 | +7.6 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | C$104.37 | C$120.00 | +15.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | C$14.12 | C$15.00 | +6.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | C$8.00 | C$8.00 | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | C$8.50 | C$9.00 | +5.9 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | C$5.42 | C$5.77 | +6.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | C$3.06 | C$2.98 | -2.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | C$2.62 | C$2.35 | -10.4 % |
Markets | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | C$2.57 | C$2.90 | +12.7 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | C$3.10 | C$3.42 | +10.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | C$1.91 | C$2.80 | +46.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | C$4.92 | C$5.64 | +14.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | C$6.57 | C$7.78 | +18.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | C$6.96 | C$8.81 | +26.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | C$11.58 | C$10.18 | -12.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | C$2.98 | C$2.60 | -12.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | C$0.92 | C$0.87 | -5.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | C$2.66 | C$2.50 | -6.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | C$2.50 | C$2.93 | +17.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | C$1.27 | C$1.82 | +43.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | C$1.23 | C$1.79 | +44.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | C$3.57 | C$3.79 | +6.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | C$2.62 | C$2.63 | +0.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | C$18.00 | C$21.00 | +16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | C$4.72 | C$4.30 | -9.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | C$4.06 | C$4.92 | +21.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | C$20.00 | C$22.00 | +10.0 % |
Transportation | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | C$3.75 | C$3.42 | -8.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | C$102.00 | C$111.60 | +9.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | C$4.10 | C$4.00 | -2.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | C$3.11 | C$3.67 | +18.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | C$30.00 | C$44.57 | +48.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | C$1.37 | C$1.73 | +26.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | C$39,580.00 | C$39,580.00 | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | C$29,776.67 | C$29,207.08 | -1.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | C$328.72 | C$123.59 | -62.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | C$57.58 | C$53.45 | -7.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | C$89.84 | C$72.23 | -19.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | C$73.54 | C$59.19 | -19.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | C$25.81 | C$25.65 | -0.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | C$20.00 | C$16.66 | -16.7 % |
Childcare | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | C$1,063.78 | C$1,615.37 | +51.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | C$13,535.71 | C$29,246.67 | +116.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | C$66.04 | C$86.20 | +30.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | C$70.45 | C$61.25 | -13.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | C$122.88 | C$125.62 | +2.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | C$144.92 | C$159.74 | +10.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | C$1,572.69 | C$2,644.40 | +68.1 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | C$1,324.58 | C$2,218.75 | +67.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | C$2,582.31 | C$5,000.00 | +93.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | C$2,086.33 | C$3,693.75 | +77.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | C$299.72 | C$1,172.75 | +291.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | C$288.95 | C$900.46 | +211.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | C$4,719.89 | C$4,886.14 | +3.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.59 | 4.39 | -4.3 % |
| Last update: | 4 May 2026 | 6 May 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 107 | 185 | |
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