Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Lisbon 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Lisbon is 19.4% lower than in Vancouver (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Lisbon is 20.8% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Lisbon are 23.3% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Lisbon are 20.3% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Lisbon are 34.7% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Lisbon is 45.8% lower than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Lisbon Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
27.50 C$ (16.95 €) |
24.33 C$ (15.00 €) |
-11.5 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
120.00 C$ (73.98 €) |
81.10 C$ (50.00 €) |
-32.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
15.00 C$ (9.25 €) |
16.22 C$ (10.00 €) |
+8.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
8.00 C$ (4.93 €) |
4.87 C$ (3.00 €) |
-39.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
9.50 C$ (5.86 €) |
4.87 C$ (3.00 €) |
-48.8 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.54 C$ (3.42 €) |
3.71 C$ (2.29 €) |
-33.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.00 C$ (1.85 €) |
3.60 C$ (2.22 €) |
+19.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
2.31 C$ (1.43 €) |
2.05 C$ (1.27 €) |
-11.2 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
3.04 C$ (1.87 €) |
1.64 C$ (1.01 €) |
-46.1 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.82 C$ (2.35 €) |
2.33 C$ (1.44 €) |
-38.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
2.60 C$ (1.60 €) |
1.06 C$ (0.65 €) |
-59.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
5.84 C$ (3.60 €) |
5.26 C$ (3.24 €) |
-10.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
8.19 C$ (5.05 €) |
7.91 C$ (4.88 €) |
-3.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
9.08 C$ (5.60 €) |
5.13 C$ (3.16 €) |
-43.5 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
9.88 C$ (6.09 €) |
10.09 C$ (6.22 €) |
+2.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.71 C$ (1.67 €) |
1.38 C$ (0.85 €) |
-49.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.91 C$ (0.56 €) |
1.13 C$ (0.70 €) |
+24.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.61 C$ (1.61 €) |
1.25 C$ (0.77 €) |
-52.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
2.95 C$ (1.82 €) |
1.52 C$ (0.93 €) |
-48.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.95 C$ (1.20 €) |
1.17 C$ (0.72 €) |
-39.9 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.82 C$ (1.12 €) |
1.27 C$ (0.79 €) |
-29.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
3.68 C$ (2.27 €) |
2.45 C$ (1.51 €) |
-33.5 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.51 C$ (1.55 €) |
1.19 C$ (0.73 €) |
-52.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
22.50 C$ (13.87 €) |
8.11 C$ (5.00 €) |
-64.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
4.52 C$ (2.79 €) |
1.96 C$ (1.21 €) |
-56.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
5.11 C$ (3.15 €) |
3.68 C$ (2.27 €) |
-28.0 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
21.00 C$ (12.95 €) |
9.41 C$ (5.80 €) |
-55.2 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.50 C$ (2.16 €) |
3.24 C$ (2.00 €) |
-7.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
117.20 C$ (72.25 €) |
64.88 C$ (40.00 €) |
-44.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.00 C$ (2.47 €) |
5.68 C$ (3.50 €) |
+41.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
3.67 C$ (2.26 €) |
2.35 C$ (1.45 €) |
-36.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
44.52 C$ (27.44 €) |
25.06 C$ (15.45 €) |
-43.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.66 C$ (1.02 €) |
2.89 C$ (1.78 €) |
+74.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
39,580.00 C$ (24,401.05 €) |
48,731.58 C$ (30,043.00 €) |
+23.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
27,541.63 C$ (16,979.41 €) |
55,415.27 C$ (34,163.49 €) |
+101.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
120.27 C$ (74.15 €) |
223.72 C$ (137.93 €) |
+86.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
52.22 C$ (32.20 €) |
24.55 C$ (15.13 €) |
-53.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
74.22 C$ (45.76 €) |
51.64 C$ (31.83 €) |
-30.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
59.42 C$ (36.63 €) |
68.27 C$ (42.09 €) |
+14.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
22.53 C$ (13.89 €) |
29.14 C$ (17.96 €) |
+29.3 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
16.00 C$ (9.86 €) |
12.98 C$ (8.00 €) |
-18.9 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,705.89 C$ (1,051.68 €) |
869.53 C$ (536.07 €) |
-49.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
30,407.78 C$ (18,746.38 €) |
22,637.78 C$ (13,956.18 €) |
-25.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
90.07 C$ (55.53 €) |
151.96 C$ (93.68 €) |
+68.7 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
59.12 C$ (36.44 €) |
62.75 C$ (38.68 €) |
+6.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
127.50 C$ (78.60 €) |
140.82 C$ (86.82 €) |
+10.5 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
158.64 C$ (97.80 €) |
185.83 C$ (114.56 €) |
+17.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,670.00 C$ (1,646.05 €) |
2,231.84 C$ (1,375.93 €) |
-16.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,214.00 C$ (1,364.93 €) |
1,686.27 C$ (1,039.58 €) |
-23.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
5,170.59 C$ (3,187.67 €) |
4,004.95 C$ (2,469.05 €) |
-22.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
3,823.53 C$ (2,357.20 €) |
2,718.88 C$ (1,676.19 €) |
-28.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,165.92 C$ (718.79 €) |
1,004.49 C$ (619.27 €) |
-13.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
894.92 C$ (551.72 €) |
568.78 C$ (350.65 €) |
-36.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,930.48 C$ (3,039.64 €) |
2,116.22 C$ (1,304.65 €) |
-57.1 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.44 | 3.56 | -19.9 % |
| Last update: | 18 January 2026 | 21 January 2026 | |
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