Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Sydney 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Sydney is 16.2% higher than in Vancouver (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Sydney is 16.7% higher than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Sydney are 17.4% higher than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sydney are 5.7% higher than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Sydney are 10.3% higher than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sydney is 4.1% lower than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Sydney Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 C$ (26.04 A$) |
28.80 C$ (30.00 A$) |
+15.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
120.00 C$ (125.01 A$) |
117.59 C$ (122.51 A$) |
-2.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
15.00 C$ (15.63 A$) |
15.36 C$ (16.00 A$) |
+2.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
8.00 C$ (8.33 A$) |
9.60 C$ (10.00 A$) |
+20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
9.00 C$ (9.38 A$) |
10.56 C$ (11.00 A$) |
+17.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.63 C$ (5.87 A$) |
5.19 C$ (5.41 A$) |
-7.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.96 C$ (3.09 A$) |
3.80 C$ (3.96 A$) |
+28.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
2.33 C$ (2.43 A$) |
3.29 C$ (3.43 A$) |
+41.1 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
2.98 C$ (3.10 A$) |
2.75 C$ (2.87 A$) |
-7.6 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.49 C$ (3.63 A$) |
3.45 C$ (3.59 A$) |
-1.1 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
2.72 C$ (2.83 A$) |
1.42 C$ (1.48 A$) |
-47.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
5.67 C$ (5.90 A$) |
7.73 C$ (8.05 A$) |
+36.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
8.06 C$ (8.40 A$) |
7.81 C$ (8.14 A$) |
-3.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
8.97 C$ (9.34 A$) |
5.93 C$ (6.18 A$) |
-33.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
9.74 C$ (10.14 A$) |
9.91 C$ (10.32 A$) |
+1.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.67 C$ (2.78 A$) |
2.16 C$ (2.25 A$) |
-19.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.92 C$ (0.96 A$) |
1.88 C$ (1.96 A$) |
+104.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.56 C$ (2.67 A$) |
1.99 C$ (2.07 A$) |
-22.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
2.91 C$ (3.03 A$) |
3.28 C$ (3.42 A$) |
+12.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.91 C$ (1.99 A$) |
1.74 C$ (1.81 A$) |
-9.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.83 C$ (1.91 A$) |
1.56 C$ (1.62 A$) |
-14.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
3.67 C$ (3.82 A$) |
3.21 C$ (3.34 A$) |
-12.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.49 C$ (2.59 A$) |
1.68 C$ (1.75 A$) |
-32.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
22.00 C$ (22.92 A$) |
19.20 C$ (20.00 A$) |
-12.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
4.51 C$ (4.70 A$) |
6.65 C$ (6.93 A$) |
+47.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
5.03 C$ (5.24 A$) |
7.26 C$ (7.56 A$) |
+44.3 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
21.25 C$ (22.14 A$) |
48.00 C$ (50.00 A$) |
+125.9 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.50 C$ (3.65 A$) |
5.09 C$ (5.30 A$) |
+45.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
117.20 C$ (122.10 A$) |
208.67 C$ (217.39 A$) |
+78.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.00 C$ (4.17 A$) |
4.80 C$ (5.00 A$) |
+20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
3.67 C$ (3.82 A$) |
3.86 C$ (4.02 A$) |
+5.3 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
44.57 C$ (46.43 A$) |
57.59 C$ (60.00 A$) |
+29.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.64 C$ (1.71 A$) |
1.83 C$ (1.91 A$) |
+11.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
39,580.00 C$ (41,233.42 A$) |
42,438.66 C$ (44,211.50 A$) |
+7.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
27,662.66 C$ (28,818.25 A$) |
36,156.46 C$ (37,666.86 A$) |
+30.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
118.67 C$ (123.63 A$) |
281.90 C$ (293.68 A$) |
+137.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
53.57 C$ (55.81 A$) |
31.04 C$ (32.34 A$) |
-42.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
72.57 C$ (75.60 A$) |
74.51 C$ (77.62 A$) |
+2.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
58.39 C$ (60.83 A$) |
96.12 C$ (100.13 A$) |
+64.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
23.12 C$ (24.09 A$) |
31.97 C$ (33.30 A$) |
+38.3 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
16.00 C$ (16.67 A$) |
21.60 C$ (22.50 A$) |
+35.0 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,669.86 C$ (1,739.62 A$) |
3,065.49 C$ (3,193.55 A$) |
+83.6 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
29,902.50 C$ (31,151.65 A$) |
35,802.15 C$ (37,297.75 A$) |
+19.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
89.12 C$ (92.84 A$) |
108.26 C$ (112.78 A$) |
+21.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
58.72 C$ (61.17 A$) |
86.81 C$ (90.43 A$) |
+47.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
124.47 C$ (129.67 A$) |
144.52 C$ (150.56 A$) |
+16.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
156.67 C$ (163.21 A$) |
177.15 C$ (184.55 A$) |
+13.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,668.40 C$ (2,779.87 A$) |
3,302.97 C$ (3,440.94 A$) |
+23.8 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,240.48 C$ (2,334.07 A$) |
2,302.86 C$ (2,399.06 A$) |
+2.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
5,005.88 C$ (5,215.00 A$) |
6,523.69 C$ (6,796.21 A$) |
+30.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
3,688.24 C$ (3,842.31 A$) |
3,842.10 C$ (4,002.60 A$) |
+4.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,165.25 C$ (1,213.93 A$) |
1,670.15 C$ (1,739.92 A$) |
+43.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
903.15 C$ (940.88 A$) |
994.12 C$ (1,035.65 A$) |
+10.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,925.26 C$ (5,131.01 A$) |
5,509.74 C$ (5,739.91 A$) |
+11.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.40 | 6.07 | +37.9 % |
| Last update: | 4 February 2026 | 5 February 2026 | |
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