Cost of Living Comparison Between Edmonton and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Vancouver are 14.1% higher than in Edmonton (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Vancouver are 40.4% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 116.2% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 30.6% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 20.2% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 28.7% lower than in Edmonton | |
Restaurants | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +50.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.50 C$ | 15.00 C$ | +20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.79 C$ | 5.39 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.40 C$ | 2.91 C$ | +21.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.15 C$ | 2.62 C$ | +21.8 % |
Markets | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.49 C$ | 11.46 C$ | +35.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.92 C$ | 3.81 C$ | +30.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.86 C$ | 2.80 C$ | +50.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.80 C$ | 5.68 C$ | +18.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.73 C$ | 8.40 C$ | +8.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.81 C$ | 9.74 C$ | +43.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.64 C$ | 11.16 C$ | +29.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.59 C$ | 2.80 C$ | +7.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 C$ | 0.84 C$ | +4.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.33 C$ | 2.39 C$ | +2.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.31 C$ | 3.00 C$ | +29.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.39 C$ | 2.03 C$ | +46.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.36 C$ | 1.72 C$ | +27.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.77 C$ | 3.57 C$ | -5.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.47 C$ | 2.70 C$ | +9.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 18.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.47 C$ | 4.63 C$ | +3.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.78 C$ | 4.65 C$ | -2.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.80 C$ | 20.07 C$ | +12.8 % |
Transportation | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 C$ | 3.15 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 C$ | 140.00 C$ | +40.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.10 C$ | 3.88 C$ | -5.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.82 C$ | 3.45 C$ | +22.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 C$ | 36.29 C$ | +21.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.32 C$ | 7.44 C$ | +39.7 % |
| 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) | 28,536.93 C$ | 28,345.04 C$ | -0.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 277.74 C$ | 149.51 C$ | -46.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 63.10 C$ | 66.25 C$ | +5.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 80.77 C$ | 79.69 C$ | -1.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 65.74 C$ | 56.25 C$ | -14.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 30.00 C$ | 15.84 C$ | -47.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 16.75 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +7.5 % |
Childcare | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 850.00 C$ | 1,550.00 C$ | +82.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,783.33 C$ | 20,100.00 C$ | +105.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 73.00 C$ | 84.16 C$ | +15.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 47.44 C$ | 58.00 C$ | +22.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 107.65 C$ | 136.08 C$ | +26.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 106.46 C$ | 168.58 C$ | +58.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,346.77 C$ | 2,800.21 C$ | +107.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,150.42 C$ | 2,303.85 C$ | +100.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,199.79 C$ | 5,060.45 C$ | +130.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,788.30 C$ | 3,855.51 C$ | +115.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 307.71 C$ | 1,455.23 C$ | +372.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 238.41 C$ | 931.91 C$ | +290.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edmonton Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,399.70 C$ | 4,406.20 C$ | +0.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.16 | 6.54 | +6.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 194 | 529 |
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