Cost of Living Comparison Between Victoria and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Vancouver is 0.1% lower than in Victoria (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Vancouver is 6.8% higher than in Victoria | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 21.6% higher than in Victoria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 6.0% higher than in Victoria | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 6.7% lower than in Victoria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 10.2% higher than in Victoria | |
Restaurants | Victoria Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 C$ | 30.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 100.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +20.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 7.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.50 C$ | 9.00 C$ | -5.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.62 C$ | 5.71 C$ | +1.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.07 C$ | 3.00 C$ | -2.3 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.49 C$ | 2.35 C$ | -5.6 % |
Markets | Victoria Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 4.14 C$ | 2.91 C$ | -29.8 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.63 C$ | 3.43 C$ | -5.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.91 C$ | 2.80 C$ | -3.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 5.93 C$ | 5.65 C$ | -4.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 11.24 C$ | 8.06 C$ | -28.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.83 C$ | 8.97 C$ | +1.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9.18 C$ | 9.81 C$ | +6.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.64 C$ | 2.64 C$ | -0.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.99 C$ | 0.86 C$ | -12.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.60 C$ | 2.51 C$ | -3.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.78 C$ | 2.91 C$ | +4.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.21 C$ | 1.79 C$ | -18.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.84 C$ | 1.83 C$ | -0.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.85 C$ | 3.67 C$ | -4.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3.63 C$ | 2.49 C$ | -31.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 23.00 C$ | 21.00 C$ | -8.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 5.14 C$ | 4.56 C$ | -11.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.63 C$ | 5.03 C$ | -10.8 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 21.00 C$ | 21.50 C$ | +2.4 % |
Transportation | Victoria Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 C$ | 3.50 C$ | +16.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 85.00 C$ | 114.40 C$ | +34.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.85 C$ | 4.00 C$ | +3.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.60 C$ | 3.67 C$ | +1.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 48.34 C$ | 44.57 C$ | -7.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.70 C$ | 1.64 C$ | -3.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 39,580.00 C$ | 39,580.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 27,246.67 C$ | 29,037.31 C$ | +6.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Victoria Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 167.71 C$ | 118.67 C$ | -29.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 66.35 C$ | 53.54 C$ | -19.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 95.72 C$ | 69.71 C$ | -27.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Victoria Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 54.20 C$ | 56.20 C$ | +3.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 25.97 C$ | 23.12 C$ | -10.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.00 C$ | 16.00 C$ | +6.7 % |
Childcare | Victoria Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,425.00 C$ | 1,633.72 C$ | +14.6 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 33,348.44 C$ | 29,902.50 C$ | -10.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Victoria Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 78.48 C$ | 86.20 C$ | +9.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 65.54 C$ | 57.52 C$ | -12.2 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 132.85 C$ | 124.72 C$ | -6.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 145.54 C$ | 160.00 C$ | +9.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Victoria Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,264.67 C$ | 2,658.08 C$ | +17.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,840.00 C$ | 2,220.45 C$ | +20.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,774.74 C$ | 5,029.41 C$ | +33.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,285.26 C$ | 3,670.59 C$ | +11.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Victoria Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 747.22 C$ | 1,164.77 C$ | +55.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 600.05 C$ | 906.23 C$ | +51.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Victoria Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,160.13 C$ | 4,897.63 C$ | +17.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.64 | 4.45 | -4.1 % |
| Last update: | 8 March 2026 | 7 March 2026 | |
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