Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Toronto are 3.47% lower than in Vancouver (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Toronto are 5.78% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 9.44% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 8.56% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 7.32% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 8.06% higher than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -20.00 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 C$ | 12.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.25 C$ | 7.00 C$ | -3.45 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.96 C$ | 4.77 C$ | -3.90 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.54 C$ | 2.47 C$ | -3.07 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.28 C$ | 2.02 C$ | -11.34 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.59 C$ | 12.00 C$ | +13.37 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.95 C$ | 2.91 C$ | -1.35 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.11 C$ | 1.76 C$ | -16.72 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.64 C$ | 3.73 C$ | -19.56 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.19 C$ | 6.83 C$ | -4.96 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.30 C$ | 7.64 C$ | +4.66 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.46 C$ | 7.81 C$ | -17.39 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.89 C$ | 1.93 C$ | +2.23 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.82 C$ | 0.76 C$ | -8.21 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.97 C$ | 1.85 C$ | -6.33 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.13 C$ | 2.02 C$ | -4.83 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.48 C$ | 1.53 C$ | +2.74 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.11 C$ | 1.32 C$ | +18.75 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.05 C$ | 2.85 C$ | -6.69 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.69 C$ | 1.93 C$ | -28.30 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -25.00 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.49 C$ | 3.19 C$ | -28.87 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.12 C$ | 3.77 C$ | -8.69 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 18.74 C$ | 17.50 C$ | -6.64 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.05 C$ | 3.25 C$ | +6.56 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 120.00 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +30.00 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.75 C$ | 4.30 C$ | +14.67 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.11 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -9.33 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 C$ | 31.00 C$ | -11.43 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 8.23 C$ | 7.65 C$ | -7.06 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,900.00 C$ | 28,000.00 C$ | -6.35 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,343.75 C$ | 25,607.86 C$ | +1.04 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 106.41 C$ | 149.63 C$ | +40.62 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.35 C$ | 0.35 C$ | -1.30 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 83.12 C$ | 74.63 C$ | -10.22 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.03 C$ | 65.42 C$ | +14.72 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.64 C$ | 21.32 C$ | +36.27 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 16.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -6.25 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,322.35 C$ | 1,658.96 C$ | +25.46 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 25,254.99 C$ | 26,794.17 C$ | +6.09 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.52 C$ | 81.19 C$ | +3.40 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 48.12 C$ | 47.74 C$ | -0.78 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 118.29 C$ | 119.37 C$ | +0.91 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 157.73 C$ | 124.84 C$ | -20.85 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,254.84 C$ | 2,105.88 C$ | -6.61 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,833.22 C$ | 1,830.51 C$ | -0.15 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,273.75 C$ | 3,459.32 C$ | -19.06 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,014.51 C$ | 2,906.25 C$ | -3.59 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,243.30 C$ | 1,193.29 C$ | -4.02 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 966.20 C$ | 927.24 C$ | -4.03 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,928.51 C$ | 5,017.64 C$ | +1.81 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.06 | 5.23 | +28.88 % |
| Last update: | June 2022 | June 2022 | |
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| Cost of Living in New Westminster | 12.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Coquitlam | 20.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Surrey | 25.22 miles |
| Cost of Living in Abbotsford | 48.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Whistler | 77.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Penticton | 248.52 miles |
Cities near Toronto: | Cost of Living in Vaughan | 16.10 miles |
| Cost of Living in Richmond Hill | 22.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oakville | 25.57 miles |
| 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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