Cost of Living Comparison Between Toronto and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Vancouver are 1.7% lower than in Toronto (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Vancouver are 1.5% higher than in Toronto | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 6.6% higher than in Toronto | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 2.4% lower than in Toronto | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 4.1% higher than in Toronto | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 7.2% higher than in Toronto | |
Restaurants | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 23.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | +8.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 115.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | -13.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 13.00 C$ | 12.00 C$ | -7.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 7.50 C$ | -6.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.54 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +5.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.02 C$ | 5.01 C$ | -0.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.73 C$ | 2.69 C$ | -1.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.14 C$ | 2.44 C$ | +13.6 % |
Markets | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 13.92 C$ | 11.01 C$ | -20.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.10 C$ | 3.29 C$ | +6.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.89 C$ | 2.16 C$ | +14.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.42 C$ | 5.17 C$ | +17.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.38 C$ | 7.46 C$ | +1.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.28 C$ | 7.70 C$ | +5.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.27 C$ | 8.28 C$ | +0.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.27 C$ | 2.21 C$ | -2.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.77 C$ | 0.84 C$ | +8.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.04 C$ | 2.17 C$ | +6.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.30 C$ | 2.32 C$ | +0.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.62 C$ | 1.76 C$ | +8.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.66 C$ | 1.25 C$ | -24.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.30 C$ | 3.39 C$ | +2.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.24 C$ | 2.49 C$ | +11.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.95 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +18.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.14 C$ | 3.54 C$ | +12.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.74 C$ | 3.76 C$ | +0.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.00 C$ | 19.00 C$ | +11.8 % |
Transportation | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.25 C$ | 3.10 C$ | -4.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 156.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | -23.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.44 C$ | 3.75 C$ | -15.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.82 C$ | 3.16 C$ | +12.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.50 C$ | 37.14 C$ | +21.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.08 C$ | 7.53 C$ | +23.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,000.00 C$ | 30,000.00 C$ | +3.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,775.09 C$ | 26,675.00 C$ | -0.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 187.32 C$ | 127.14 C$ | -32.1 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.43 C$ | 0.30 C$ | -29.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 75.96 C$ | 86.46 C$ | +13.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 63.99 C$ | 58.57 C$ | -8.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.77 C$ | 14.79 C$ | -37.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 17.00 C$ | +13.3 % |
Childcare | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,543.35 C$ | 1,376.25 C$ | -10.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 25,323.57 C$ | 24,868.34 C$ | -1.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.07 C$ | 78.21 C$ | -1.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 50.51 C$ | 51.10 C$ | +1.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 123.08 C$ | 117.89 C$ | -4.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 143.37 C$ | 149.79 C$ | +4.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,438.12 C$ | 2,472.01 C$ | +1.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,068.22 C$ | 2,101.02 C$ | +1.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,923.56 C$ | 4,485.64 C$ | +14.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,195.76 C$ | 3,332.87 C$ | +4.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,175.51 C$ | 1,251.00 C$ | +6.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 938.92 C$ | 957.30 C$ | +2.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,314.89 C$ | 4,695.19 C$ | +8.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.95 | 5.14 | -13.5 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | April 2023 | |
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| Cost of Living in Burlington | 34.94 miles |
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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 New Westminster | 12.02 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Whistler | 77.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Penticton | 248.52 miles |