Cost of Living Comparison Between Kitchener and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Vancouver are 14.8% higher than in Kitchener (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Vancouver are 26.6% higher than in Kitchener | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 50.3% higher than in Kitchener | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 11.1% higher than in Kitchener | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 17.8% higher than in Kitchener | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 19.6% lower than in Kitchener | |
Restaurants | Kitchener Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 13.00 C$ | 14.45 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.50 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +6.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.82 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +32.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.41 C$ | 5.39 C$ | +22.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 C$ | 3.05 C$ | +1.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.12 C$ | 2.64 C$ | +24.2 % |
Markets | Kitchener Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.20 C$ | 11.57 C$ | +13.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.04 C$ | 3.84 C$ | +26.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.11 C$ | 2.78 C$ | +31.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.52 C$ | 6.01 C$ | +33.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.29 C$ | 9.37 C$ | +28.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.34 C$ | 9.50 C$ | +29.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.37 C$ | 10.93 C$ | +5.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.58 C$ | 2.90 C$ | +12.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.73 C$ | 0.85 C$ | +16.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.26 C$ | 2.34 C$ | +3.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.17 C$ | 2.96 C$ | -6.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.64 C$ | 2.00 C$ | +22.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.34 C$ | 1.72 C$ | -26.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.41 C$ | 3.57 C$ | +4.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.94 C$ | 2.56 C$ | +31.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.91 C$ | 4.79 C$ | +22.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.14 C$ | 4.75 C$ | +14.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 C$ | 20.57 C$ | +37.2 % |
Transportation | Kitchener Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.75 C$ | 3.15 C$ | -16.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 92.00 C$ | 140.00 C$ | +52.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 C$ | 4.00 C$ | +14.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.70 C$ | 3.64 C$ | -1.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 C$ | 36.59 C$ | +4.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.56 C$ | 7.41 C$ | +33.3 % |
| 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) | 27,382.58 C$ | 28,345.04 C$ | +3.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kitchener Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 192.50 C$ | 171.90 C$ | -10.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 50.00 C$ | 66.44 C$ | +32.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 70.66 C$ | 82.27 C$ | +16.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kitchener Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.20 C$ | 63.26 C$ | +46.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 40.00 C$ | 20.10 C$ | -49.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 16.50 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +9.1 % |
Childcare | Kitchener Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 822.40 C$ | 1,478.95 C$ | +79.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,400.00 C$ | 20,100.00 C$ | +15.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kitchener Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 67.50 C$ | 92.16 C$ | +36.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.00 C$ | 64.43 C$ | +61.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 105.71 C$ | 140.00 C$ | +32.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 133.33 C$ | 183.64 C$ | +37.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Kitchener Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,006.25 C$ | 2,792.20 C$ | +39.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,766.67 C$ | 2,313.60 C$ | +31.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,875.00 C$ | 5,099.12 C$ | +77.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,725.00 C$ | 3,877.31 C$ | +42.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kitchener Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 673.54 C$ | 1,508.81 C$ | +124.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 515.61 C$ | 1,000.17 C$ | +94.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kitchener Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,211.29 C$ | 4,288.81 C$ | +1.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.06 | 6.62 | -6.2 % |
| Last update: | March 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 57 | 540 |
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