Cost of Living Comparison Between Toronto and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Vancouver are 6.1% higher than in Toronto (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Vancouver are 7.6% higher than in Toronto | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 10.0% higher than in Toronto | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 0.7% lower than in Toronto | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 15.2% higher than in Toronto | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 15.4% lower than in Toronto | |
Restaurants | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
18.31 $ (25.00 C$) |
18.31 $ (25.00 C$) |
0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
87.89 $ (120.00 C$) |
87.89 $ (120.00 C$) |
0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
10.99 $ (15.00 C$) |
10.58 $ (14.45 C$) |
-3.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
6.23 $ (8.50 C$) |
5.86 $ (8.00 C$) |
-5.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
7.32 $ (10.00 C$) |
6.59 $ (9.00 C$) |
-10.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
3.98 $ (5.44 C$) |
3.97 $ (5.43 C$) |
-0.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.11 $ (2.88 C$) |
2.15 $ (2.94 C$) |
+2.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.64 $ (2.24 C$) |
1.93 $ (2.64 C$) |
+17.7 % |
Markets | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
11.63 $ (15.88 C$) |
8.57 $ (11.69 C$) |
-26.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.53 $ (3.45 C$) |
2.79 $ (3.81 C$) |
+10.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.58 $ (2.16 C$) |
2.05 $ (2.80 C$) |
+29.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
3.54 $ (4.83 C$) |
4.36 $ (5.95 C$) |
+23.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
5.01 $ (6.84 C$) |
6.83 $ (9.33 C$) |
+36.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.65 $ (7.71 C$) |
6.98 $ (9.53 C$) |
+23.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
6.39 $ (8.73 C$) |
8.18 $ (11.16 C$) |
+27.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.79 $ (2.44 C$) |
2.13 $ (2.91 C$) |
+19.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.65 $ (0.89 C$) |
0.61 $ (0.83 C$) |
-7.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.82 $ (2.48 C$) |
1.75 $ (2.39 C$) |
-3.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.69 $ (2.31 C$) |
2.18 $ (2.98 C$) |
+29.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.21 $ (1.65 C$) |
1.50 $ (2.05 C$) |
+24.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.27 $ (1.73 C$) |
1.30 $ (1.77 C$) |
+2.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.29 $ (3.13 C$) |
2.63 $ (3.59 C$) |
+14.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.81 $ (2.48 C$) |
1.89 $ (2.58 C$) |
+4.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
13.92 $ (19.00 C$) |
14.65 $ (20.00 C$) |
+5.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
2.51 $ (3.42 C$) |
3.44 $ (4.70 C$) |
+37.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.83 $ (3.87 C$) |
3.45 $ (4.71 C$) |
+21.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
14.65 $ (20.00 C$) |
15.07 $ (20.57 C$) |
+2.9 % |
Transportation | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.45 $ (3.35 C$) |
2.31 $ (3.15 C$) |
-6.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
114.26 $ (156.00 C$) |
102.54 $ (140.00 C$) |
-10.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
3.66 $ (5.00 C$) |
2.93 $ (4.00 C$) |
-20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.06 $ (2.82 C$) |
2.81 $ (3.83 C$) |
+36.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
22.71 $ (31.00 C$) |
26.80 $ (36.59 C$) |
+18.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.50 $ (6.14 C$) |
5.45 $ (7.45 C$) |
+21.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
25,159.03 $ (34,350.00 C$) |
24,886.56 $ (33,978.00 C$) |
-1.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
22,454.53 $ (30,657.50 C$) |
20,760.81 $ (28,345.04 C$) |
-7.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
123.60 $ (168.75 C$) |
123.73 $ (168.94 C$) |
+0.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
47.95 $ (65.47 C$) |
49.07 $ (67.00 C$) |
+2.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
53.85 $ (73.52 C$) |
59.90 $ (81.78 C$) |
+11.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
53.91 $ (73.61 C$) |
45.71 $ (62.41 C$) |
-15.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
21.32 $ (29.11 C$) |
14.72 $ (20.10 C$) |
-30.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
13.18 $ (18.00 C$) |
13.18 $ (18.00 C$) |
0.0 % |
Childcare | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,132.22 $ (1,545.84 C$) |
1,083.23 $ (1,478.95 C$) |
-4.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
18,284.31 $ (24,963.85 C$) |
14,721.88 $ (20,100.00 C$) |
-19.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
58.99 $ (80.54 C$) |
67.50 $ (92.16 C$) |
+14.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
37.07 $ (50.62 C$) |
47.35 $ (64.65 C$) |
+27.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
97.66 $ (133.33 C$) |
101.83 $ (139.03 C$) |
+4.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
118.46 $ (161.74 C$) |
134.50 $ (183.64 C$) |
+13.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,838.64 $ (2,510.32 C$) |
2,050.36 $ (2,799.38 C$) |
+11.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,636.66 $ (2,234.56 C$) |
1,707.55 $ (2,331.35 C$) |
+4.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
3,261.48 $ (4,452.94 C$) |
3,726.05 $ (5,087.24 C$) |
+14.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,645.64 $ (3,612.13 C$) |
2,841.35 $ (3,879.34 C$) |
+7.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
957.86 $ (1,307.77 C$) |
1,105.10 $ (1,508.81 C$) |
+15.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
747.78 $ (1,020.96 C$) |
732.56 $ (1,000.17 C$) |
-2.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,441.96 $ (4,699.37 C$) |
3,135.97 $ (4,281.59 C$) |
-8.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.56 | 6.62 | +0.9 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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