Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Toronto is 0.3% higher than in Vancouver (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Toronto is 6.3% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 17.8% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 1.6% higher than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 6.8% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 7.8% higher than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 120.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 16.00 C$ | +6.7 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 10.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.63 C$ | 5.54 C$ | -1.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.96 C$ | 2.99 C$ | +0.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.33 C$ | 2.46 C$ | +5.4 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.98 C$ | 3.85 C$ | +29.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.49 C$ | 3.40 C$ | -2.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.72 C$ | 2.14 C$ | -21.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 5.67 C$ | 4.84 C$ | -14.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.06 C$ | 7.89 C$ | -2.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.97 C$ | 7.89 C$ | -12.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9.74 C$ | 10.57 C$ | +8.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.67 C$ | 2.42 C$ | -9.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.92 C$ | 0.82 C$ | -11.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.56 C$ | 2.33 C$ | -8.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.91 C$ | 2.52 C$ | -13.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.91 C$ | 1.51 C$ | -21.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.83 C$ | 1.18 C$ | -35.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.67 C$ | 3.46 C$ | -5.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.49 C$ | 2.52 C$ | +1.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 22.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | -18.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4.51 C$ | 3.41 C$ | -24.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.03 C$ | 4.29 C$ | -14.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 21.25 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -5.9 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 C$ | 3.35 C$ | -4.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 117.20 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +33.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.00 C$ | 4.25 C$ | +6.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.67 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -23.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 44.57 C$ | 31.03 C$ | -30.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.64 C$ | 1.35 C$ | -18.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 39,580.00 C$ | 37,378.00 C$ | -5.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 27,662.66 C$ | 28,678.53 C$ | +3.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 118.67 C$ | 206.20 C$ | +73.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 53.57 C$ | 51.85 C$ | -3.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 72.57 C$ | 74.00 C$ | +2.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 58.39 C$ | 79.22 C$ | +35.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 23.12 C$ | 29.53 C$ | +27.7 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 16.00 C$ | 17.99 C$ | +12.5 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,669.86 C$ | 1,438.19 C$ | -13.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 29,902.50 C$ | 27,932.06 C$ | -6.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 89.12 C$ | 79.95 C$ | -10.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 58.72 C$ | 61.69 C$ | +5.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 124.47 C$ | 124.35 C$ | -0.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 156.67 C$ | 162.84 C$ | +3.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,668.40 C$ | 2,323.18 C$ | -12.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,240.48 C$ | 2,025.86 C$ | -9.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 5,005.88 C$ | 3,701.80 C$ | -26.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,688.24 C$ | 3,131.00 C$ | -15.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,164.94 C$ | 1,139.52 C$ | -2.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 903.15 C$ | 889.44 C$ | -1.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,925.26 C$ | 4,975.47 C$ | +1.0 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.40 | 4.42 | +0.3 % |
| Last update: | 10 February 2026 | 14 February 2026 | |
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