Cost of Living Comparison Between Toronto and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Vancouver are 0.61% lower than in Toronto (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Vancouver are 2.42% higher than in Toronto | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 7.49% higher than in Toronto | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 2.39% lower than in Toronto | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 8.33% higher than in Toronto | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 3.22% 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 | 80.00 C$ | 75.00 C$ | -6.25 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.00 C$ | 11.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
| 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) | 4.55 C$ | 4.51 C$ | -0.94 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.48 C$ | 2.35 C$ | -5.40 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.93 C$ | 2.04 C$ | +5.58 % |
Markets | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.22 C$ | 8.44 C$ | -24.73 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.55 C$ | 3.01 C$ | +17.86 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.57 C$ | 1.70 C$ | +8.79 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.41 C$ | 4.42 C$ | +29.64 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.57 C$ | 7.14 C$ | +8.58 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.97 C$ | 7.11 C$ | +19.00 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.10 C$ | 8.66 C$ | +21.98 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.86 C$ | 1.62 C$ | -13.02 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.72 C$ | 0.79 C$ | +9.82 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.60 C$ | 1.59 C$ | -0.18 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.76 C$ | 1.87 C$ | +6.42 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.31 C$ | 1.19 C$ | -9.47 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.16 C$ | 1.15 C$ | -1.34 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.49 C$ | 2.53 C$ | +1.46 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.04 C$ | 2.37 C$ | +15.95 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +12.50 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.24 C$ | 3.78 C$ | +16.76 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.48 C$ | 4.02 C$ | +15.76 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 C$ | 16.00 C$ | +6.67 % |
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$ | 100.12 C$ | -35.82 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.25 C$ | 3.75 C$ | -11.76 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 C$ | 3.03 C$ | -6.00 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 31.04 C$ | 33.55 C$ | +8.10 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.59 C$ | 5.53 C$ | +20.56 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 C$ | 26,500.00 C$ | +6.00 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,423.54 C$ | 24,714.45 C$ | -2.79 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 164.68 C$ | 91.78 C$ | -44.27 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.36 C$ | 0.33 C$ | -9.14 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 74.44 C$ | 87.57 C$ | +17.63 % |
Sports And Leisure | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 56.93 C$ | 57.04 C$ | +0.20 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 22.83 C$ | 15.50 C$ | -32.10 % |
| 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 | 1,698.80 C$ | 1,143.96 C$ | -32.66 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 24,545.45 C$ | 26,714.29 C$ | +8.84 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 70.78 C$ | 79.07 C$ | +11.70 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 46.17 C$ | 49.67 C$ | +7.56 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 109.08 C$ | 109.31 C$ | +0.21 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 141.26 C$ | 157.08 C$ | +11.20 % |
Rent Per Month | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,974.70 C$ | 2,029.60 C$ | +2.78 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,653.42 C$ | 1,639.20 C$ | -0.86 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,347.77 C$ | 3,754.79 C$ | +12.16 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,580.19 C$ | 2,868.97 C$ | +11.19 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,039.38 C$ | 1,074.00 C$ | +3.33 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 836.79 C$ | 852.04 C$ | +1.82 % |
Salaries And Financing | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,626.70 C$ | 4,586.17 C$ | -0.88 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.45 | 2.41 | -1.72 % |
| Last update: | July 2021 | July 2021 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 681 | 383 |
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| 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 |
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| Cost of Living in Abbotsford | 48.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Whistler | 77.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Penticton | 248.52 miles |