Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Toronto is 1.7% lower than in Vancouver (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Toronto is 6.0% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 13.2% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 1.1% higher than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 8.6% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 16.8% higher than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 26.00 C$ | +4.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 125.00 C$ | 125.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 9.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | -11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 10.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.72 C$ | 5.62 C$ | -1.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.72 C$ | 3.04 C$ | +11.7 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.50 C$ | 2.45 C$ | -2.2 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 2.50 C$ | 4.46 C$ | +78.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 3.88 C$ | 3.93 C$ | +1.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 5.42 C$ | 4.66 C$ | -14.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.41 C$ | 4.71 C$ | -12.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 18.45 C$ | 15.45 C$ | -16.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 20.36 C$ | 17.41 C$ | -14.5 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 23.38 C$ | 19.13 C$ | -18.2 % |
| Apples (1kg) | 5.98 C$ | 5.24 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.74 C$ | 1.93 C$ | +11.0 % |
| Oranges (1kg) | 5.30 C$ | 4.95 C$ | -6.7 % |
| Tomato (1kg) | 6.62 C$ | 5.40 C$ | -18.5 % |
| Potato (1kg) | 4.22 C$ | 3.34 C$ | -20.7 % |
| Onion (1kg) | 3.81 C$ | 3.89 C$ | +2.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.46 C$ | 3.02 C$ | -12.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.46 C$ | 2.51 C$ | +2.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 19.00 C$ | -5.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.15 C$ | 3.61 C$ | -13.1 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 4.89 C$ | 3.79 C$ | -22.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.20 C$ | 3.35 C$ | +4.7 % |
| 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 1km (Normal Tariff) | 2.03 C$ | 2.00 C$ | -1.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.59 C$ | 35.00 C$ | -4.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.88 C$ | 1.60 C$ | -14.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 33,978.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,979.55 C$ | 29,528.83 C$ | +5.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 142.72 C$ | 154.63 C$ | +8.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 58.63 C$ | 58.12 C$ | -0.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 79.23 C$ | 70.73 C$ | -10.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.96 C$ | 69.63 C$ | +39.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 11.65 C$ | 23.84 C$ | +104.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +5.9 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,520.59 C$ | 1,677.09 C$ | +10.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 21,750.00 C$ | 24,636.36 C$ | +13.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.41 C$ | 83.17 C$ | -5.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 56.70 C$ | 54.20 C$ | -4.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 132.32 C$ | 134.91 C$ | +2.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 169.14 C$ | 165.00 C$ | -2.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,829.00 C$ | 2,516.09 C$ | -11.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,351.79 C$ | 2,119.29 C$ | -9.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,175.00 C$ | 4,275.64 C$ | -17.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,926.38 C$ | 3,481.70 C$ | -11.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 14,905.75 C$ | 13,582.97 C$ | -8.9 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 9,906.10 C$ | 10,748.96 C$ | +8.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,450.98 C$ | 4,886.24 C$ | +9.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.45 | 6.37 | -1.3 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in New Westminster | 19.35 km |
| Cost of Living in Coquitlam | 32.19 km |
| Cost of Living in Surrey | 40.58 km |
| Cost of Living in Abbotsford | 77.25 km |
| Cost of Living in Whistler | 124.00 km |
| Cost of Living in Penticton | 399.95 km |
Cities near Toronto: | Cost of Living in Vaughan | 25.91 km |
| Cost of Living in Richmond Hill | 36.81 km |
| Cost of Living in Oakville | 41.16 km |
| Cost of Living in Brampton | 44.45 km |
| Cost of Living in Whitby, ON | 54.47 km |
| Cost of Living in Burlington | 56.23 km |
| Cost of Living in Oshawa | 57.75 km |
| Cost of Living in Hamilton | 71.08 km |
| Cost of Living in Guelph | 93.95 km |
| Cost of Living in Cambridge | 96.76 km |