Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Victoria 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Victoria are 3.5% higher than in Vancouver (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Victoria are 3.6% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Victoria are 14.5% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Victoria are 1.9% higher than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Victoria are 2.9% higher than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Victoria is 19.5% lower than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Victoria Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 26.00 C$ | +4.0 % |
| 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) | 8.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 8.75 C$ | -2.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.39 C$ | 5.51 C$ | +2.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.91 C$ | 3.32 C$ | +14.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.62 C$ | 2.93 C$ | +11.9 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.46 C$ | 14.04 C$ | +22.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.81 C$ | 4.22 C$ | +10.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.80 C$ | 2.74 C$ | -2.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.68 C$ | 5.86 C$ | +3.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.40 C$ | 9.06 C$ | +7.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.74 C$ | 9.50 C$ | -2.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 11.16 C$ | 9.86 C$ | -11.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.80 C$ | 2.84 C$ | +1.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.84 C$ | 0.87 C$ | +4.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.39 C$ | 2.66 C$ | +11.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.00 C$ | 3.40 C$ | +13.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.03 C$ | 2.46 C$ | +20.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.72 C$ | 2.10 C$ | +21.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.57 C$ | 3.68 C$ | +3.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.70 C$ | 2.59 C$ | -4.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 21.00 C$ | +5.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.63 C$ | 4.13 C$ | -10.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.65 C$ | 5.21 C$ | +11.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.07 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -0.4 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.15 C$ | 2.50 C$ | -20.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 140.00 C$ | 85.00 C$ | -39.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 C$ | 4.25 C$ | +6.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.83 C$ | 4.83 C$ | +26.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.59 C$ | 45.00 C$ | +23.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.45 C$ | 7.40 C$ | -0.7 % |
| 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) | 28,345.04 C$ | 28,371.51 C$ | +0.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 153.12 C$ | 218.71 C$ | +42.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 66.16 C$ | 71.15 C$ | +7.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 79.69 C$ | 112.16 C$ | +40.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.42 C$ | 72.71 C$ | +26.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 18.08 C$ | 27.33 C$ | +51.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 16.00 C$ | -11.1 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,550.00 C$ | 1,071.43 C$ | -30.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,100.00 C$ | 22,000.00 C$ | +9.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 87.32 C$ | 95.29 C$ | +9.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 62.41 C$ | 60.23 C$ | -3.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 137.77 C$ | 124.74 C$ | -9.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 174.85 C$ | 185.53 C$ | +6.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,804.97 C$ | 2,136.00 C$ | -23.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,312.28 C$ | 1,895.83 C$ | -18.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,078.81 C$ | 4,378.69 C$ | -13.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,880.38 C$ | 3,622.00 C$ | -6.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,491.55 C$ | 1,026.10 C$ | -31.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 961.76 C$ | 1,016.83 C$ | +5.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,378.42 C$ | 3,395.59 C$ | -22.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.57 | 6.80 | +3.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 530 | 125 |
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