Cost of Living Comparison Between Toronto and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Vancouver are 0.07% lower than in Toronto (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Vancouver are 1.59% higher than in Toronto | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 4.29% higher than in Toronto | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 3.19% lower than in Toronto | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 10.67% higher than in Toronto | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 1.57% lower than in Toronto | |
Restaurants | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 82.50 C$ | 75.00 C$ | -9.09 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.00 C$ | 10.50 C$ | -4.55 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 7.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.47 C$ | 4.56 C$ | +1.99 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.49 C$ | 2.36 C$ | -5.25 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.96 C$ | 2.06 C$ | +5.15 % |
Markets | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.63 C$ | 8.47 C$ | -27.15 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.56 C$ | 2.91 C$ | +13.65 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.52 C$ | 1.83 C$ | +20.06 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.29 C$ | 4.10 C$ | +24.54 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.11 C$ | 7.60 C$ | +24.37 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.89 C$ | 7.18 C$ | +21.89 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.98 C$ | 8.32 C$ | +19.22 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.80 C$ | 1.57 C$ | -12.41 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.72 C$ | 0.77 C$ | +7.10 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.54 C$ | 1.56 C$ | +1.42 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.71 C$ | 1.83 C$ | +6.95 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.24 C$ | 1.38 C$ | +11.00 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.10 C$ | 1.18 C$ | +7.87 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.43 C$ | 2.59 C$ | +6.63 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.04 C$ | 2.47 C$ | +21.23 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.50 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +16.17 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.15 C$ | 3.48 C$ | +10.24 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 C$ | 4.09 C$ | +16.95 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 C$ | 15.25 C$ | +1.67 % |
Transportation | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.25 C$ | 3.00 C$ | -7.69 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 156.00 C$ | 98.00 C$ | -37.18 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.25 C$ | 3.75 C$ | -11.76 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 C$ | 3.04 C$ | -5.50 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 31.04 C$ | 33.55 C$ | +8.09 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.33 C$ | 5.14 C$ | +18.79 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 C$ | 26,250.00 C$ | +5.00 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,611.52 C$ | 24,251.86 C$ | -5.31 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 169.11 C$ | 89.95 C$ | -46.81 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.36 C$ | 0.38 C$ | +3.51 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 71.83 C$ | 83.55 C$ | +16.31 % |
Sports And Leisure | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.54 C$ | 58.11 C$ | +4.63 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 25.00 C$ | 12.61 C$ | -49.58 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
Childcare | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,681.69 C$ | 1,181.35 C$ | -29.75 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 26,846.00 C$ | 22,285.71 C$ | -16.99 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 73.31 C$ | 76.04 C$ | +3.73 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 47.89 C$ | 49.04 C$ | +2.39 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 107.13 C$ | 112.84 C$ | +5.34 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 142.75 C$ | 150.33 C$ | +5.31 % |
Rent Per Month | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,996.62 C$ | 2,005.25 C$ | +0.43 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,708.19 C$ | 1,616.04 C$ | -5.39 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,419.29 C$ | 3,681.74 C$ | +7.68 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,603.00 C$ | 2,826.64 C$ | +8.59 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,073.42 C$ | 1,086.19 C$ | +1.19 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 835.82 C$ | 850.28 C$ | +1.73 % |
Salaries And Financing | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,431.50 C$ | 4,431.21 C$ | -0.01 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.58 | 2.50 | -3.15 % |
| Last update: | May 2021 | May 2021 | |
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| Cost of Living in Richmond Hill | 22.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oakville | 25.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brampton | 27.62 miles |
| Cost of Living in Whitby, ON | 33.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Burlington | 34.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oshawa | 35.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hamilton | 44.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Guelph | 58.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cambridge | 60.12 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 |
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