Cost of Living Comparison Between Richmond and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Vancouver are 10.9% higher than in Richmond (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Vancouver are 15.7% higher than in Richmond | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 24.0% higher than in Richmond | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 10.8% higher than in Richmond | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 16.6% higher than in Richmond | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 14.7% lower than in Richmond | |
Restaurants | Richmond Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 90.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 14.45 C$ | -3.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.50 C$ | 5.43 C$ | -1.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.67 C$ | 2.94 C$ | +10.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.50 C$ | 2.64 C$ | +5.5 % |
Markets | Richmond Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 14.92 C$ | 11.69 C$ | -21.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.09 C$ | 3.81 C$ | +23.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.77 C$ | 2.80 C$ | +58.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.22 C$ | 5.95 C$ | +13.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.87 C$ | 9.33 C$ | +18.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.95 C$ | 9.53 C$ | +37.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.11 C$ | 11.16 C$ | +57.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.54 C$ | 2.91 C$ | +14.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.89 C$ | 0.83 C$ | -7.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.86 C$ | 2.39 C$ | +28.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.63 C$ | 2.98 C$ | -17.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.49 C$ | 2.05 C$ | -17.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.57 C$ | 1.77 C$ | -31.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.00 C$ | 3.59 C$ | +19.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.87 C$ | 2.58 C$ | +37.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 18.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.14 C$ | 4.70 C$ | +49.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.17 C$ | 4.71 C$ | +48.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 19.00 C$ | 20.57 C$ | +8.3 % |
Transportation | Richmond Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.15 C$ | 3.15 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100.45 C$ | 140.00 C$ | +39.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.15 C$ | 4.00 C$ | -3.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.64 C$ | 3.83 C$ | +5.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 43.96 C$ | 36.59 C$ | -16.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.72 C$ | 7.45 C$ | +10.8 % |
| 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) | 31,036.94 C$ | 28,345.04 C$ | -8.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Richmond Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 211.74 C$ | 168.94 C$ | -20.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 58.50 C$ | 67.00 C$ | +14.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 74.00 C$ | 81.78 C$ | +10.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Richmond Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 93.33 C$ | 62.41 C$ | -33.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 5.00 C$ | 20.10 C$ | +302.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Richmond Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,366.67 C$ | 1,478.95 C$ | +8.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 15,000.00 C$ | 20,100.00 C$ | +34.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Richmond Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 61.66 C$ | 92.16 C$ | +49.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 49.67 C$ | 64.65 C$ | +30.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 133.33 C$ | 139.03 C$ | +4.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 168.00 C$ | 183.64 C$ | +9.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Richmond Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,200.00 C$ | 2,799.38 C$ | +27.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,837.50 C$ | 2,331.35 C$ | +26.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,966.67 C$ | 5,087.24 C$ | +28.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,366.67 C$ | 3,879.34 C$ | +15.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Richmond Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,296.76 C$ | 1,508.81 C$ | +16.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,021.92 C$ | 1,000.17 C$ | -2.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Richmond Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,338.00 C$ | 4,281.59 C$ | -1.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.60 | 6.62 | +0.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 21 | 549 |
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| Cost of Living in Burnaby | 13.42 miles |
| Cost of Living in Delta, BC | 14.46 miles |
| Cost of Living in North Vancouver | 18.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Surrey | 20.53 miles |
| Cost of Living in Port Coquitlam, BC | 22.12 miles |
| Cost of Living in White Rock, BC | 22.56 miles |
| Cost of Living in Coquitlam | 22.62 miles |
| Cost of Living in Langley, BC | 27.63 miles |
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 |
| Cost of Living in Surrey | 25.22 miles |
| Cost of Living in Abbotsford | 48.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Whistler | 77.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Penticton | 248.52 miles |