Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Victoria 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Victoria is 4.8% higher than in Vancouver (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Victoria is 4.0% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Victoria are 18.8% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Victoria are 1.9% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Victoria are 7.3% higher than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Victoria is 20.3% lower than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Victoria Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 C$ | 115.00 C$ | -4.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.75 C$ | 8.00 C$ | -8.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.72 C$ | 5.46 C$ | -4.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.80 C$ | 3.23 C$ | +15.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.57 C$ | 2.81 C$ | +9.3 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.01 C$ | 15.16 C$ | +51.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.73 C$ | 4.03 C$ | +8.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.43 C$ | 2.89 C$ | +18.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.58 C$ | 5.87 C$ | +5.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.13 C$ | 8.55 C$ | +5.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.02 C$ | 9.62 C$ | +6.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.11 C$ | 9.49 C$ | -6.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.67 C$ | 2.81 C$ | +5.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.85 C$ | 0.98 C$ | +15.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.41 C$ | 2.67 C$ | +10.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.00 C$ | 3.17 C$ | +5.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.95 C$ | 2.44 C$ | +25.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.78 C$ | 2.09 C$ | +17.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.52 C$ | 3.73 C$ | +5.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.57 C$ | 2.97 C$ | +15.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 22.50 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.19 C$ | 4.53 C$ | +8.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.20 C$ | 5.87 C$ | +13.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.20 C$ | 2.50 C$ | -21.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 112.00 C$ | 85.00 C$ | -24.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.35 C$ | 4.00 C$ | -8.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.39 C$ | 4.02 C$ | +18.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 37.91 C$ | 45.00 C$ | +18.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.98 C$ | 7.06 C$ | +1.1 % |
| 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) | 28,361.47 C$ | 29,056.70 C$ | +2.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 138.55 C$ | 211.00 C$ | +52.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 54.78 C$ | 73.42 C$ | +34.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 81.04 C$ | 105.74 C$ | +30.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 54.82 C$ | 70.98 C$ | +29.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.05 C$ | 22.80 C$ | +62.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 C$ | 16.00 C$ | -5.9 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,530.70 C$ | 950.00 C$ | -37.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 21,750.00 C$ | 19,120.00 C$ | -12.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.41 C$ | 88.12 C$ | -2.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 55.22 C$ | 59.92 C$ | +8.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 136.17 C$ | 130.88 C$ | -3.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 175.50 C$ | 170.21 C$ | -3.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,824.72 C$ | 2,123.32 C$ | -24.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,379.73 C$ | 1,857.50 C$ | -21.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,011.84 C$ | 3,964.95 C$ | -20.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,759.26 C$ | 3,407.57 C$ | -9.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,286.94 C$ | 1,020.79 C$ | -20.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 916.71 C$ | 895.93 C$ | -2.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,629.09 C$ | 3,539.83 C$ | -23.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.31 | 6.50 | +3.1 % |
| Last update: | December 2024 | December 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 521 | 150 |
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