Cost of Living Comparison Between Glasgow and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Vancouver is 0.8% higher than in Glasgow (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Vancouver is 11.2% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 36.8% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 3.5% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 16.1% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 9.6% lower than in Glasgow | |
Restaurants | Glasgow Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
£17.00 (C$31.89) |
£15.99 (C$30.00) |
-5.9 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
£50.00 (C$93.80) |
£63.97 (C$120.00) |
+27.9 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
£7.50 (C$14.07) |
£8.00 (C$15.00) |
+6.6 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
£4.78 (C$8.96) |
£4.26 (C$8.00) |
-10.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
£5.00 (C$9.38) |
£4.80 (C$9.00) |
-4.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
£3.57 (C$6.69) |
£3.13 (C$5.87) |
-12.2 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
£1.68 (C$3.15) |
£1.62 (C$3.04) |
-3.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
£1.37 (C$2.56) |
£1.28 (C$2.40) |
-6.4 % |
Markets | Glasgow Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
£1.26 (C$2.37) |
£1.57 (C$2.94) |
+24.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
£1.05 (C$1.97) |
£1.82 (C$3.41) |
+73.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
£0.71 (C$1.33) |
£1.63 (C$3.06) |
+129.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
£2.90 (C$5.44) |
£3.12 (C$5.84) |
+7.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
£3.46 (C$6.48) |
£4.54 (C$8.51) |
+31.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
£3.11 (C$5.84) |
£4.82 (C$9.04) |
+54.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
£6.27 (C$11.77) |
£6.03 (C$11.31) |
-3.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
£0.92 (C$1.72) |
£1.39 (C$2.61) |
+51.7 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
£0.56 (C$1.04) |
£0.45 (C$0.85) |
-18.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
£1.01 (C$1.89) |
£1.38 (C$2.59) |
+37.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
£1.08 (C$2.02) |
£1.49 (C$2.79) |
+38.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
£0.61 (C$1.15) |
£0.96 (C$1.80) |
+57.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
£0.53 (C$1.00) |
£0.96 (C$1.79) |
+79.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
£0.86 (C$1.61) |
£2.01 (C$3.77) |
+133.5 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
£1.20 (C$2.26) |
£1.45 (C$2.72) |
+20.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
£8.32 (C$15.61) |
£10.66 (C$20.00) |
+28.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
£2.42 (C$4.55) |
£2.31 (C$4.34) |
-4.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
£2.40 (C$4.50) |
£2.63 (C$4.93) |
+9.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
£17.75 (C$33.30) |
£11.73 (C$22.00) |
-33.9 % |
Transportation | Glasgow Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
£3.10 (C$5.82) |
£1.87 (C$3.50) |
-39.8 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
£77.00 (C$144.45) |
£60.98 (C$114.40) |
-20.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
£4.40 (C$8.25) |
£2.03 (C$3.80) |
-54.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
£1.42 (C$2.66) |
£1.96 (C$3.67) |
+38.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
£46.00 (C$86.29) |
£23.76 (C$44.57) |
-48.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
£1.45 (C$2.72) |
£0.98 (C$1.83) |
-32.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
£28,895.00 (C$54,204.51) |
£21,099.06 (C$39,580.00) |
-27.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
£30,610.00 (C$57,421.70) |
£15,508.71 (C$29,093.00) |
-49.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Glasgow Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
£252.91 (C$474.44) |
£67.95 (C$127.47) |
-73.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
£13.75 (C$25.79) |
£27.72 (C$52.00) |
+101.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
£31.00 (C$58.15) |
£38.79 (C$72.76) |
+25.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Glasgow Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
£33.67 (C$63.15) |
£38.87 (C$72.92) |
+15.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
£15.33 (C$28.76) |
£13.73 (C$25.76) |
-10.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
£11.00 (C$20.63) |
£9.24 (C$17.33) |
-16.0 % |
Childcare | Glasgow Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
£691.50 (C$1,297.19) |
£861.11 (C$1,615.37) |
+24.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
£15,965.11 (C$29,949.16) |
£15,940.24 (C$29,902.50) |
-0.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Glasgow Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
£101.80 (C$190.97) |
£46.34 (C$86.93) |
-54.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
£34.57 (C$64.85) |
£31.98 (C$60.00) |
-7.5 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
£78.96 (C$148.12) |
£69.30 (C$130.00) |
-12.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
£68.72 (C$128.91) |
£79.07 (C$148.33) |
+15.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Glasgow Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
£990.38 (C$1,857.88) |
£1,400.77 (C$2,627.73) |
+41.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
£761.75 (C$1,428.98) |
£1,185.45 (C$2,223.81) |
+55.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
£2,023.64 (C$3,796.17) |
£2,646.33 (C$4,964.29) |
+30.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
£1,458.00 (C$2,735.08) |
£1,927.27 (C$3,615.38) |
+32.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Glasgow Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
£285.74 (C$536.02) |
£624.76 (C$1,172.00) |
+118.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
£213.68 (C$400.84) |
£480.01 (C$900.46) |
+124.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Glasgow Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
£2,574.15 (C$4,828.88) |
£2,586.20 (C$4,851.48) |
+0.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.79 | 4.34 | -9.4 % |
| Last update: | 14 June 2026 | 10 June 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 85 | 187 | |
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