Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Toronto is 4.8% lower than in Vancouver (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Toronto is 9.1% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 16.8% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 4.2% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 12.7% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 11.6% higher than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | C$30.00 | C$25.00 | -16.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | C$120.00 | C$120.00 | 0.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | C$15.00 | C$16.00 | +6.7 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | C$8.00 | C$9.00 | +12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | C$9.00 | C$10.00 | +11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | C$5.90 | C$5.71 | -3.2 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | C$3.07 | C$3.00 | -2.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | C$2.47 | C$2.47 | -0.1 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | C$3.14 | C$3.75 | +19.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | C$3.50 | C$3.60 | +3.0 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | C$3.09 | C$1.63 | -47.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | C$5.93 | C$4.86 | -18.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | C$8.38 | C$7.14 | -14.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | C$8.98 | C$7.87 | -12.4 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | C$12.05 | C$10.51 | -12.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | C$2.68 | C$2.39 | -10.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | C$0.89 | C$0.79 | -11.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | C$2.65 | C$2.35 | -11.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | C$2.77 | C$2.59 | -6.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | C$1.89 | C$1.29 | -31.9 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | C$1.80 | C$1.05 | -41.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | C$3.82 | C$3.45 | -9.5 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | C$2.90 | C$2.04 | -29.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | C$21.00 | C$19.50 | -7.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | C$4.59 | C$3.37 | -26.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | C$5.13 | C$4.24 | -17.3 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | C$21.75 | C$20.80 | -4.4 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | C$3.50 | C$3.35 | -4.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | C$114.70 | C$156.00 | +36.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | C$3.90 | C$4.25 | +9.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | C$3.67 | C$2.82 | -23.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | C$44.57 | C$31.03 | -30.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | C$1.84 | C$1.69 | -8.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | C$39,580.00 | C$37,790.00 | -4.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | C$30,266.36 | C$28,963.27 | -4.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | C$121.88 | C$187.89 | +54.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | C$53.29 | C$49.53 | -7.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | C$72.71 | C$68.72 | -5.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | C$71.21 | C$63.50 | -10.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | C$25.76 | C$36.60 | +42.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | C$16.91 | C$19.00 | +12.3 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | C$1,653.83 | C$1,290.11 | -22.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | C$29,902.50 | C$31,416.33 | +5.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | C$90.87 | C$80.89 | -11.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | C$61.67 | C$62.60 | +1.5 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | C$130.00 | C$141.10 | +8.5 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | C$152.23 | C$179.23 | +17.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | C$2,643.91 | C$2,288.89 | -13.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | C$2,236.36 | C$2,033.93 | -9.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | C$5,033.33 | C$3,882.50 | -22.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | C$3,678.57 | C$3,100.00 | -15.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | C$1,172.00 | C$1,154.96 | -1.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | C$900.46 | C$905.01 | +0.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | C$4,802.39 | C$4,872.75 | +1.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.37 | 4.72 | +8.0 % |
| Last update: | 17 June 2026 | 17 June 2026 | |
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