Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Toronto is 1.4% lower than in Vancouver (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Toronto is 5.2% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 11.9% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 2.2% higher than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 7.1% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 3.0% 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 | 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) | 8.50 C$ | 8.00 C$ | -5.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.70 C$ | 5.50 C$ | -3.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.99 C$ | 3.00 C$ | +0.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.55 C$ | 2.28 C$ | -10.6 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.45 C$ | 15.05 C$ | +44.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.92 C$ | 3.45 C$ | -11.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.45 C$ | 2.19 C$ | -10.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.67 C$ | 4.91 C$ | -13.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.03 C$ | 7.84 C$ | -2.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.69 C$ | 7.91 C$ | -8.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.14 C$ | 10.17 C$ | +0.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.70 C$ | 2.58 C$ | -4.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.91 C$ | 0.74 C$ | -19.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.42 C$ | 2.08 C$ | -14.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.07 C$ | 2.62 C$ | -14.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.97 C$ | 1.51 C$ | -23.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.82 C$ | 1.94 C$ | +6.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.49 C$ | 3.17 C$ | -9.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.44 C$ | 2.58 C$ | +5.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.44 C$ | 3.69 C$ | -16.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.29 C$ | 4.34 C$ | -17.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 21.00 C$ | 18.72 C$ | -10.9 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.25 C$ | 3.35 C$ | +3.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 117.00 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +33.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 C$ | 5.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.39 C$ | 3.22 C$ | -5.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 37.91 C$ | 35.00 C$ | -7.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.13 C$ | 5.87 C$ | -17.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,697.50 C$ | 34,087.00 C$ | -1.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,279.55 C$ | 28,865.61 C$ | +2.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 139.94 C$ | 142.42 C$ | +1.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 53.90 C$ | 51.93 C$ | -3.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 78.39 C$ | 73.08 C$ | -6.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 64.03 C$ | 72.75 C$ | +13.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 19.25 C$ | 29.60 C$ | +53.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 16.00 C$ | 17.00 C$ | +6.2 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,621.30 C$ | 1,585.24 C$ | -2.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 24,357.14 C$ | 24,311.27 C$ | -0.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.67 C$ | 75.91 C$ | -16.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 59.08 C$ | 54.48 C$ | -7.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 135.55 C$ | 121.44 C$ | -10.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 176.04 C$ | 160.47 C$ | -8.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,743.03 C$ | 2,525.66 C$ | -7.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,321.21 C$ | 2,114.48 C$ | -8.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,773.08 C$ | 4,084.26 C$ | -14.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,852.00 C$ | 3,342.36 C$ | -13.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,274.88 C$ | 1,188.95 C$ | -6.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 893.79 C$ | 970.57 C$ | +8.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,424.45 C$ | 4,319.04 C$ | -2.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.87 | 5.52 | -6.0 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | March 2025 | |
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| 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 |