Cost of Living Comparison Between Toronto and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Vancouver are 0.72% higher than in Toronto (without rent) | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 0.52% lower than in Toronto | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 5.86% lower than in Toronto | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 14.54% higher than in Toronto | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 8.07% higher 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 | 90.00 C$ | 80.00 C$ | -11.11 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 C$ | 10.12 C$ | -15.62 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 7.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 7.00 C$ | -12.50 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.39 C$ | 4.44 C$ | +1.18 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.39 C$ | 2.27 C$ | -5.25 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.89 C$ | 1.89 C$ | +0.06 % |
Markets | Toronto[ Edit ] | Vancouver[ Edit ] | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.89 C$ | 8.48 C$ | -28.72 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.59 C$ | 2.86 C$ | +10.62 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.59 C$ | 2.00 C$ | +25.76 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.43 C$ | 3.91 C$ | +14.09 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.37 C$ | 8.10 C$ | +27.13 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.03 C$ | 7.50 C$ | +24.49 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.29 C$ | 10.13 C$ | +39.00 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.82 C$ | 1.79 C$ | -1.63 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.76 C$ | 0.81 C$ | +7.91 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.66 C$ | 1.80 C$ | +7.93 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.67 C$ | 1.96 C$ | +16.99 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.37 C$ | 1.45 C$ | +6.02 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.16 C$ | 1.47 C$ | +25.99 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.38 C$ | 2.73 C$ | +14.76 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.18 C$ | 2.49 C$ | +14.28 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 17.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +5.88 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.36 C$ | 3.71 C$ | +10.34 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.95 C$ | 4.56 C$ | +15.35 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 C$ | 15.20 C$ | +1.33 % |
Transportation | Toronto[ Edit ] | Vancouver[ Edit ] | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.25 C$ | 3.00 C$ | -7.69 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 155.00 C$ | 98.00 C$ | -36.77 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 C$ | 3.75 C$ | -6.25 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 C$ | 3.03 C$ | -6.00 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 C$ | 33.55 C$ | -4.14 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.14 C$ | 5.17 C$ | +24.83 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,000.00 C$ | 26,250.00 C$ | +0.96 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,816.45 C$ | 24,019.33 C$ | -6.96 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Toronto[ Edit ] | Vancouver[ Edit ] | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 153.32 C$ | 85.53 C$ | -44.21 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.44 C$ | 0.40 C$ | -8.22 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 71.19 C$ | 79.00 C$ | +10.97 % |
Sports And Leisure | Toronto[ Edit ] | Vancouver[ Edit ] | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 56.85 C$ | 55.33 C$ | -2.67 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 27.93 C$ | 15.79 C$ | -43.45 % |
| 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 | 1,605.71 C$ | 1,180.23 C$ | -26.50 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 26,485.42 C$ | 22,000.00 C$ | -16.94 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Toronto[ Edit ] | Vancouver[ Edit ] | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 76.95 C$ | 79.76 C$ | +3.65 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 47.06 C$ | 51.94 C$ | +10.38 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 108.25 C$ | 116.26 C$ | +7.40 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 134.32 C$ | 142.26 C$ | +5.91 % |
Rent Per Month | Toronto[ Edit ] | Vancouver[ Edit ] | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,152.70 C$ | 2,053.87 C$ | -4.59 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,765.07 C$ | 1,581.08 C$ | -10.42 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,491.21 C$ | 3,637.77 C$ | +4.20 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,736.70 C$ | 2,820.00 C$ | +3.04 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Toronto[ Edit ] | Vancouver[ Edit ] | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,060.72 C$ | 1,096.11 C$ | +3.34 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 833.94 C$ | 870.75 C$ | +4.41 % |
Salaries And Financing | Toronto[ Edit ] | Vancouver[ Edit ] | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,161.00 C$ | 4,507.50 C$ | +8.33 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.10 | 3.38 | +8.88 % |
| Last update: | November 2020 | November 2020 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 837 | 415 |
Cities near Toronto:
| Cost of Living in Vaughan | 16.10 miles |
| 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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