Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Toronto are 5.4% lower than in Vancouver (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Toronto are 7.3% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 10.1% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 5.2% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 11.3% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 22.8% higher than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 26.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | -3.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 C$ | 110.00 C$ | -8.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.38 C$ | 15.00 C$ | +4.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 8.32 C$ | +4.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.60 C$ | 5.16 C$ | -7.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.29 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -14.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.72 C$ | 2.08 C$ | -23.7 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.79 C$ | 14.85 C$ | +26.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.71 C$ | 3.43 C$ | -7.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.62 C$ | 2.10 C$ | -19.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.95 C$ | 4.60 C$ | -22.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.43 C$ | 7.57 C$ | -10.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.46 C$ | 8.01 C$ | -15.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.29 C$ | 9.01 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.93 C$ | 2.51 C$ | -14.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.82 C$ | 0.80 C$ | -2.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.49 C$ | 2.51 C$ | +0.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.77 C$ | 2.25 C$ | -18.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.24 C$ | 1.62 C$ | -27.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.75 C$ | 1.68 C$ | -3.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.83 C$ | 3.27 C$ | -14.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.40 C$ | 2.41 C$ | +0.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.09 C$ | 3.33 C$ | -34.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.94 C$ | 3.60 C$ | -27.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 18.62 C$ | -6.9 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.15 C$ | 3.35 C$ | +6.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 140.00 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +11.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.27 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -13.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 38.00 C$ | 31.00 C$ | -18.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.54 C$ | 6.28 C$ | -16.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,697.50 C$ | 34,345.00 C$ | -1.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,076.74 C$ | 29,362.88 C$ | +4.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 180.17 C$ | 209.91 C$ | +16.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 66.46 C$ | 63.63 C$ | -4.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 86.62 C$ | 74.89 C$ | -13.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 56.08 C$ | 74.68 C$ | +33.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 18.83 C$ | 29.62 C$ | +57.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 16.00 C$ | -11.1 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,355.91 C$ | 1,464.00 C$ | +8.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 21,763.40 C$ | 26,733.08 C$ | +22.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.50 C$ | 79.48 C$ | -8.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 59.41 C$ | 50.06 C$ | -15.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 136.24 C$ | 122.23 C$ | -10.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 181.03 C$ | 163.23 C$ | -9.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,859.53 C$ | 2,616.89 C$ | -8.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,246.52 C$ | 2,314.29 C$ | +3.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,183.46 C$ | 4,309.43 C$ | -16.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,962.88 C$ | 3,565.38 C$ | -10.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,616.51 C$ | 1,285.19 C$ | -20.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,105.03 C$ | 1,056.18 C$ | -4.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,042.28 C$ | 4,603.04 C$ | +13.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.44 | 6.39 | -0.8 % |
| Last update: | December 2023 | December 2023 | |
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