Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Toronto are 1.5% lower than in Vancouver (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Toronto are 3.7% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 6.9% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 0.1% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 7.5% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 1.8% higher than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 22.00 C$ | -12.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 115.00 C$ | +15.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 13.00 C$ | 13.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.50 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +6.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 8.58 C$ | -4.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.20 C$ | 5.02 C$ | -3.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.75 C$ | 2.72 C$ | -1.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.48 C$ | 2.10 C$ | -15.6 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.16 C$ | 14.41 C$ | +29.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.52 C$ | 3.17 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.21 C$ | 1.87 C$ | -15.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.35 C$ | 4.48 C$ | -16.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.27 C$ | 6.60 C$ | -20.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.87 C$ | 7.22 C$ | -8.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.34 C$ | 8.34 C$ | -0.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.36 C$ | 2.26 C$ | -4.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.86 C$ | 0.77 C$ | -10.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.21 C$ | 2.17 C$ | -1.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.48 C$ | 2.26 C$ | -8.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.89 C$ | 1.55 C$ | -17.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.41 C$ | 1.62 C$ | +14.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.53 C$ | 3.25 C$ | -8.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.49 C$ | 2.29 C$ | -8.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 16.98 C$ | -15.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.73 C$ | 3.11 C$ | -16.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.99 C$ | 3.52 C$ | -12.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 19.08 C$ | 17.95 C$ | -5.9 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.10 C$ | 3.30 C$ | +6.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 120.00 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +30.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 C$ | 4.47 C$ | +11.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 39.00 C$ | 31.00 C$ | -20.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.32 C$ | 5.93 C$ | -19.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 C$ | 30,000.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,833.33 C$ | 27,018.89 C$ | +0.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 144.23 C$ | 194.54 C$ | +34.9 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.36 C$ | 0.45 C$ | +23.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 88.64 C$ | 74.86 C$ | -15.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 59.55 C$ | 63.74 C$ | +7.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.93 C$ | 23.60 C$ | +58.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -16.7 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,393.46 C$ | 1,470.26 C$ | +5.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 24,792.11 C$ | 25,886.92 C$ | +4.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.64 C$ | 78.39 C$ | -5.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 54.61 C$ | 51.91 C$ | -4.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 122.18 C$ | 120.10 C$ | -1.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 154.50 C$ | 146.55 C$ | -5.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,544.46 C$ | 2,448.11 C$ | -3.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,127.08 C$ | 2,095.56 C$ | -1.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,540.87 C$ | 3,964.55 C$ | -12.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,467.52 C$ | 3,297.75 C$ | -4.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,297.24 C$ | 1,174.78 C$ | -9.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 982.22 C$ | 946.71 C$ | -3.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,551.35 C$ | 4,464.89 C$ | -1.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.74 | 5.95 | +3.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2023 | June 2023 | |
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