Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Surrey 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Surrey is 0.8% lower than in Vancouver (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Surrey is 6.0% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Surrey are 14.5% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Surrey are 4.9% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Surrey are 7.4% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Surrey is 13.6% lower than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Surrey Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.49 C$ | 21.50 C$ | -15.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 125.00 C$ | 125.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.50 C$ | 8.00 C$ | -5.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.75 C$ | 5.75 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.74 C$ | 2.74 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.49 C$ | 2.22 C$ | -10.8 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Surrey Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.49 C$ | 9.49 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.57 C$ | 3.57 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.46 C$ | 2.46 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.35 C$ | 5.02 C$ | -6.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.11 C$ | 7.11 C$ | -12.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.24 C$ | 8.72 C$ | -5.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.61 C$ | 10.61 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.71 C$ | 2.12 C$ | -21.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.79 C$ | 0.79 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.40 C$ | 1.89 C$ | -21.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.00 C$ | 2.53 C$ | -15.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.91 C$ | 1.70 C$ | -11.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.73 C$ | 1.48 C$ | -14.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.46 C$ | 3.30 C$ | -4.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.46 C$ | 2.27 C$ | -7.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 17.00 C$ | -15.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.01 C$ | 4.01 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.77 C$ | 4.77 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Surrey Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.20 C$ | 4.25 C$ | +32.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 140.00 C$ | 173.50 C$ | +23.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 C$ | 3.75 C$ | -6.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.27 C$ | 3.27 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.59 C$ | 36.59 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.17 C$ | 6.99 C$ | -2.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 33,978.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,979.55 C$ | 27,979.55 C$ | 0.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Surrey Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 142.72 C$ | 151.74 C$ | +6.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 58.58 C$ | 58.33 C$ | -0.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 77.90 C$ | 77.90 C$ | 0.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Surrey Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50.99 C$ | 55.49 C$ | +8.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.48 C$ | 25.00 C$ | +100.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 C$ | 17.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Surrey Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,575.00 C$ | 1,275.00 C$ | -19.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 21,750.00 C$ | 17,000.00 C$ | -21.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Surrey Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.80 C$ | 80.20 C$ | -7.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 56.70 C$ | 56.70 C$ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 133.09 C$ | 133.09 C$ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 167.73 C$ | 150.00 C$ | -10.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Surrey Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,829.00 C$ | 2,367.56 C$ | -16.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,368.07 C$ | 1,987.50 C$ | -16.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,175.00 C$ | 4,514.29 C$ | -12.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,926.38 C$ | 3,355.56 C$ | -14.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Surrey Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,383.71 C$ | 1,439.99 C$ | +4.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 920.30 C$ | 1,277.41 C$ | +38.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Surrey Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,458.66 C$ | 3,623.04 C$ | -18.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.45 | 6.45 | 0.0 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 510 | 59 |
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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 |
Cities near Surrey: | Cost of Living in New Westminster | 13.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in Coquitlam | 15.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Burnaby | 16.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Richmond | 18.43 miles |
| Cost of Living in Vancouver | 23.74 miles |
| Cost of Living in Abbotsford | 31.53 miles |
| Cost of Living in Whistler | 99.01 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kamloops | 203.80 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kelowna | 225.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Penticton | 243.13 miles |