Cost of Living Comparison Between Victoria and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Vancouver is 2.0% lower than in Victoria (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Vancouver is 5.7% higher than in Victoria | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 22.2% higher than in Victoria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 0.1% lower than in Victoria | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 7.2% lower than in Victoria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 14.7% higher than in Victoria | |
Restaurants | Victoria Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 110.00 C$ | 107.50 C$ | -2.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 10.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.36 C$ | 5.44 C$ | +1.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.21 C$ | 2.96 C$ | -7.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.71 C$ | 2.44 C$ | -10.1 % |
Markets | Victoria Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 15.58 C$ | 11.61 C$ | -25.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.86 C$ | 3.85 C$ | -0.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.21 C$ | 2.33 C$ | -27.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.94 C$ | 6.00 C$ | +0.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.21 C$ | 7.87 C$ | -4.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.23 C$ | 8.64 C$ | -6.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.61 C$ | 9.72 C$ | +1.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.83 C$ | 2.63 C$ | -7.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.01 C$ | 0.92 C$ | -8.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.74 C$ | 2.44 C$ | -10.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.03 C$ | 3.11 C$ | +2.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.36 C$ | 1.92 C$ | -18.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.98 C$ | 1.86 C$ | -6.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.67 C$ | 3.61 C$ | -1.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.69 C$ | 2.51 C$ | -31.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 24.00 C$ | 22.00 C$ | -8.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.20 C$ | 4.27 C$ | -17.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.07 C$ | 5.02 C$ | -17.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 21.00 C$ | 21.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Victoria Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 C$ | 3.23 C$ | +29.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 85.00 C$ | 114.20 C$ | +34.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.75 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +33.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.16 C$ | 3.27 C$ | +3.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 C$ | 36.90 C$ | -18.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.78 C$ | 6.71 C$ | -1.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 34,489.00 C$ | +1.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,582.86 C$ | 28,165.58 C$ | -1.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Victoria Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 186.26 C$ | 122.83 C$ | -34.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 73.12 C$ | 54.45 C$ | -25.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 98.95 C$ | 83.36 C$ | -15.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Victoria Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 59.62 C$ | 61.58 C$ | +3.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 22.76 C$ | 21.37 C$ | -6.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 16.00 C$ | 16.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Victoria Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 860.00 C$ | 1,590.20 C$ | +84.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 19,120.00 C$ | 25,000.00 C$ | +30.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Victoria Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.50 C$ | 85.88 C$ | +9.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 60.00 C$ | 57.82 C$ | -3.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 128.92 C$ | 131.11 C$ | +1.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 149.91 C$ | 158.14 C$ | +5.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Victoria Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,137.19 C$ | 2,723.23 C$ | +27.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,879.35 C$ | 2,231.25 C$ | +18.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,709.52 C$ | 4,781.82 C$ | +28.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,292.81 C$ | 3,727.27 C$ | +13.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Victoria Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 824.66 C$ | 1,271.70 C$ | +54.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 602.79 C$ | 924.33 C$ | +53.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Victoria Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,637.40 C$ | 4,409.63 C$ | +21.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.38 | 5.61 | -12.0 % |
| Last update: | 9 June 2025 | 11 June 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 123 | 336 |
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