Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Toronto is 1.3% higher than in Vancouver (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Toronto is 3.1% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 10.7% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 8.7% higher than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 5.9% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 3.9% higher than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 28.00 C$ | +12.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.50 C$ | 8.00 C$ | -5.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.42 C$ | 5.28 C$ | -2.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.96 C$ | 2.97 C$ | +0.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 C$ | 2.26 C$ | -7.4 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.91 C$ | 13.54 C$ | +13.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.81 C$ | 3.37 C$ | -11.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.39 C$ | 2.23 C$ | -6.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.95 C$ | 4.78 C$ | -19.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.93 C$ | 8.83 C$ | +11.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.50 C$ | 7.93 C$ | -6.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.56 C$ | 10.13 C$ | +5.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.59 C$ | 2.49 C$ | -3.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.91 C$ | 0.71 C$ | -21.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.47 C$ | 2.08 C$ | -15.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.08 C$ | 2.56 C$ | -16.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.93 C$ | 1.50 C$ | -22.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.89 C$ | 1.74 C$ | -7.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.62 C$ | 3.27 C$ | -9.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.58 C$ | 2.67 C$ | +3.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 22.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | -18.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.32 C$ | 3.74 C$ | -13.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.25 C$ | 4.48 C$ | -14.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 21.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -4.8 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.35 C$ | 3.35 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 114.00 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +36.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 C$ | 5.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.27 C$ | 3.22 C$ | -1.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.90 C$ | 35.00 C$ | -5.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.63 C$ | 5.67 C$ | -14.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,489.00 C$ | 34,087.00 C$ | -1.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,165.58 C$ | 28,936.20 C$ | +2.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 121.99 C$ | 168.78 C$ | +38.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 56.46 C$ | 50.98 C$ | -9.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 82.94 C$ | 72.62 C$ | -12.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 60.69 C$ | 78.83 C$ | +29.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 19.01 C$ | 28.38 C$ | +49.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 16.00 C$ | 16.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,590.20 C$ | 1,501.35 C$ | -5.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 25,000.00 C$ | 24,389.92 C$ | -2.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 85.52 C$ | 76.95 C$ | -10.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 57.82 C$ | 53.88 C$ | -6.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 131.87 C$ | 119.41 C$ | -9.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 157.45 C$ | 159.76 C$ | +1.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,710.97 C$ | 2,469.88 C$ | -8.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,188.89 C$ | 2,111.93 C$ | -3.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,800.00 C$ | 4,030.37 C$ | -16.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,734.78 C$ | 3,391.36 C$ | -9.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,279.27 C$ | 1,155.34 C$ | -9.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 916.48 C$ | 969.80 C$ | +5.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,377.30 C$ | 4,409.90 C$ | +0.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.65 | 5.00 | -11.5 % |
| Last update: | 14 July 2025 | 15 July 2025 | |
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| Cost of Living in Guelph | 58.38 miles |