Cost of Living Comparison Between Toronto and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Vancouver are 4.7% higher than in Toronto (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Vancouver are 7.3% higher than in Toronto | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 11.4% higher than in Toronto | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 10.6% higher than in Toronto | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 10.4% higher than in Toronto | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 9.0% lower than in Toronto | |
Restaurants | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 22.70 C$ | 28.50 C$ | +25.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 110.00 C$ | 110.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.00 C$ | 14.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.07 C$ | 8.00 C$ | -0.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.98 C$ | 5.64 C$ | +13.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.78 C$ | 3.27 C$ | +17.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.16 C$ | 2.66 C$ | +23.0 % |
Markets | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 14.24 C$ | 12.69 C$ | -10.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.22 C$ | 3.88 C$ | +20.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.08 C$ | 2.53 C$ | +21.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.38 C$ | 5.98 C$ | +36.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.38 C$ | 8.06 C$ | +9.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.67 C$ | 8.50 C$ | +10.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.22 C$ | 9.10 C$ | -1.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.50 C$ | 2.86 C$ | +14.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.76 C$ | 0.86 C$ | +12.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.43 C$ | 2.37 C$ | -2.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.20 C$ | 2.65 C$ | +20.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.66 C$ | 2.08 C$ | +25.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.76 C$ | 1.68 C$ | -4.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.44 C$ | 3.65 C$ | +6.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.32 C$ | 2.67 C$ | +15.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 18.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.25 C$ | 4.31 C$ | +32.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.62 C$ | 4.67 C$ | +28.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 18.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
Transportation | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.35 C$ | 3.10 C$ | -7.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 156.00 C$ | 125.00 C$ | -19.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.88 C$ | 4.00 C$ | -17.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.82 C$ | 3.27 C$ | +16.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 33.00 C$ | 40.00 C$ | +21.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.20 C$ | 7.39 C$ | +19.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,497.00 C$ | 32,000.00 C$ | +1.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,965.55 C$ | 27,000.00 C$ | -6.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 211.48 C$ | 160.74 C$ | -24.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 62.25 C$ | 63.57 C$ | +2.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 75.87 C$ | 86.31 C$ | +13.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 74.26 C$ | 59.55 C$ | -19.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 27.58 C$ | 17.24 C$ | -37.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 16.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +12.5 % |
Childcare | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,445.03 C$ | 1,308.18 C$ | -9.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 27,502.31 C$ | 24,414.13 C$ | -11.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.11 C$ | 84.66 C$ | +5.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 49.22 C$ | 59.48 C$ | +20.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 123.03 C$ | 133.31 C$ | +8.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 163.26 C$ | 178.97 C$ | +9.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,578.91 C$ | 2,817.31 C$ | +9.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,302.02 C$ | 2,271.04 C$ | -1.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,244.44 C$ | 4,981.14 C$ | +17.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,448.28 C$ | 3,934.61 C$ | +14.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,269.67 C$ | 1,418.22 C$ | +11.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 972.23 C$ | 1,048.24 C$ | +7.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,693.35 C$ | 4,584.17 C$ | -2.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.33 | 6.78 | +7.1 % |
| Last update: | October 2023 | October 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 851 | 544 |
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| Cost of Living in Hamilton | 44.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Guelph | 58.38 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Whistler | 77.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Penticton | 248.52 miles |