Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Toronto is 2.9% lower than in Vancouver (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Toronto is 6.3% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 12.2% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 0.6% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 8.9% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 10.0% higher than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.49 C$ | 25.12 C$ | -1.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| 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$ | 10.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.69 C$ | 5.52 C$ | -3.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.80 C$ | 3.12 C$ | +11.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.56 C$ | 2.39 C$ | -6.9 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.07 C$ | 15.57 C$ | +54.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.76 C$ | 3.52 C$ | -6.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.43 C$ | 2.09 C$ | -13.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.60 C$ | 4.66 C$ | -16.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.92 C$ | 7.49 C$ | -5.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.11 C$ | 7.76 C$ | -14.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.11 C$ | 9.02 C$ | -10.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.77 C$ | 2.47 C$ | -10.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.85 C$ | 0.80 C$ | -5.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.41 C$ | 2.09 C$ | -13.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.00 C$ | 2.48 C$ | -17.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.95 C$ | 1.48 C$ | -24.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.78 C$ | 1.71 C$ | -3.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.52 C$ | 3.07 C$ | -12.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.57 C$ | 2.30 C$ | -10.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.19 C$ | 3.53 C$ | -15.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.20 C$ | 4.17 C$ | -19.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.20 C$ | 3.35 C$ | +4.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 140.00 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +11.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.35 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +14.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.39 C$ | 3.22 C$ | -5.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 37.91 C$ | 31.00 C$ | -18.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.98 C$ | 6.00 C$ | -14.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 34,619.50 C$ | +1.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,361.47 C$ | 29,256.50 C$ | +3.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 139.65 C$ | 143.57 C$ | +2.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 54.78 C$ | 54.09 C$ | -1.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 81.04 C$ | 70.32 C$ | -13.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 56.29 C$ | 68.39 C$ | +21.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.05 C$ | 25.52 C$ | +81.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 C$ | 17.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,530.70 C$ | 1,585.65 C$ | +3.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 21,750.00 C$ | 23,769.23 C$ | +9.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.70 C$ | 82.85 C$ | -6.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 54.27 C$ | 53.55 C$ | -1.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 134.74 C$ | 127.91 C$ | -5.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 171.59 C$ | 160.46 C$ | -6.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,807.56 C$ | 2,513.92 C$ | -10.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,379.73 C$ | 2,126.14 C$ | -10.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,011.84 C$ | 4,208.21 C$ | -16.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,829.87 C$ | 3,475.53 C$ | -9.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,286.91 C$ | 1,229.17 C$ | -4.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 916.71 C$ | 991.64 C$ | +8.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,652.43 C$ | 4,795.32 C$ | +3.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.31 | 6.09 | -3.5 % |
| Last update: | December 2024 | December 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Richmond Hill | 22.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oakville | 25.57 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Whitby, ON | 33.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Burlington | 34.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oshawa | 35.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hamilton | 44.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Guelph | 58.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cambridge | 60.12 miles |