Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Toronto are 1.62% higher than in Vancouver (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Toronto are 0.96% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 4.98% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 2.13% higher than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 5.89% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 5.51% higher than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 77.50 C$ | 82.50 C$ | +6.45 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.00 C$ | 11.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 7.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.53 C$ | 4.53 C$ | -0.05 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.38 C$ | 2.52 C$ | +5.80 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.06 C$ | 1.94 C$ | -5.73 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.44 C$ | 11.74 C$ | +39.08 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.97 C$ | 2.58 C$ | -12.99 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.68 C$ | 1.58 C$ | -5.66 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.26 C$ | 3.37 C$ | -20.90 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.63 C$ | 6.52 C$ | -14.58 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.01 C$ | 6.12 C$ | -12.68 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.29 C$ | 7.23 C$ | -12.81 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.59 C$ | 1.84 C$ | +15.31 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.79 C$ | 0.72 C$ | -8.25 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.60 C$ | 1.60 C$ | -0.17 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.90 C$ | 1.75 C$ | -7.64 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.18 C$ | 1.31 C$ | +11.52 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.14 C$ | 1.16 C$ | +1.73 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.51 C$ | 2.48 C$ | -0.87 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.32 C$ | 2.11 C$ | -8.84 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 18.00 C$ | 16.00 C$ | -11.11 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.61 C$ | 3.30 C$ | -8.49 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.02 C$ | 3.55 C$ | -11.73 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 C$ | 3.25 C$ | +8.33 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +56.00 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.75 C$ | 4.25 C$ | +13.33 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.03 C$ | 3.22 C$ | +6.38 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 33.55 C$ | 31.04 C$ | -7.48 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.31 C$ | 4.46 C$ | -16.15 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,500.00 C$ | 25,000.00 C$ | -5.66 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,699.42 C$ | 25,395.69 C$ | +2.82 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 89.56 C$ | 171.18 C$ | +91.14 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.35 C$ | 0.36 C$ | +3.51 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 85.41 C$ | 73.95 C$ | -13.42 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 58.04 C$ | 57.45 C$ | -1.02 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.24 C$ | 23.86 C$ | +46.97 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,188.60 C$ | 1,671.83 C$ | +40.66 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 28,714.29 C$ | 26,223.91 C$ | -8.67 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 77.00 C$ | 74.46 C$ | -3.29 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 48.47 C$ | 47.59 C$ | -1.81 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 110.49 C$ | 107.83 C$ | -2.41 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 155.36 C$ | 144.72 C$ | -6.85 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,025.25 C$ | 1,958.42 C$ | -3.30 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,629.14 C$ | 1,682.87 C$ | +3.30 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,697.59 C$ | 3,428.97 C$ | -7.26 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,828.62 C$ | 2,603.05 C$ | -7.97 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,080.19 C$ | 1,069.63 C$ | -0.98 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 850.26 C$ | 833.65 C$ | -1.95 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,359.55 C$ | 4,555.42 C$ | +4.49 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.43 | 2.53 | +4.26 % |
| Last update: | June 2021 | June 2021 | |
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| Cost of Living in Richmond Hill | 22.87 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Brampton | 27.62 miles |
| 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 |
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