Cost of Living Comparison Between Glasgow and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Vancouver is 0.4% higher than in Glasgow (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Vancouver is 13.4% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 46.3% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 6.6% lower than in Glasgow | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 21.0% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 12.9% lower than in Glasgow | |
Restaurants | Glasgow Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 £ (27.70 C$) |
16.24 £ (30.00 C$) |
+8.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
67.50 £ (124.66 C$) |
54.15 £ (100.00 C$) |
-19.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
8.00 £ (14.77 C$) |
8.12 £ (15.00 C$) |
+1.6 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
4.95 £ (9.14 C$) |
4.33 £ (8.00 C$) |
-12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
5.00 £ (9.23 C$) |
4.87 £ (9.00 C$) |
-2.5 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
3.61 £ (6.66 C$) |
2.96 £ (5.47 C$) |
-17.9 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.48 £ (2.74 C$) |
1.59 £ (2.94 C$) |
+7.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.06 £ (1.95 C$) |
1.27 £ (2.35 C$) |
+20.1 % |
Markets | Glasgow Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.27 £ (2.34 C$) |
1.56 £ (2.88 C$) |
+23.1 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1.03 £ (1.90 C$) |
2.04 £ (3.76 C$) |
+97.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.74 £ (1.37 C$) |
1.27 £ (2.34 C$) |
+71.5 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
2.84 £ (5.25 C$) |
3.13 £ (5.78 C$) |
+10.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.50 £ (6.47 C$) |
4.36 £ (8.05 C$) |
+24.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
3.04 £ (5.61 C$) |
4.76 £ (8.80 C$) |
+56.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
5.22 £ (9.63 C$) |
5.42 £ (10.01 C$) |
+3.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.05 £ (1.94 C$) |
1.47 £ (2.72 C$) |
+40.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.52 £ (0.95 C$) |
0.50 £ (0.92 C$) |
-3.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.13 £ (2.09 C$) |
1.44 £ (2.66 C$) |
+27.1 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.17 £ (2.15 C$) |
1.61 £ (2.97 C$) |
+37.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.56 £ (1.03 C$) |
1.08 £ (1.99 C$) |
+92.9 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.57 £ (1.05 C$) |
0.98 £ (1.82 C$) |
+73.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
0.90 £ (1.66 C$) |
1.97 £ (3.63 C$) |
+118.9 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.96 £ (1.77 C$) |
1.36 £ (2.51 C$) |
+41.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
8.00 £ (14.77 C$) |
11.91 £ (22.00 C$) |
+48.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
2.34 £ (4.32 C$) |
2.37 £ (4.38 C$) |
+1.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.44 £ (4.51 C$) |
2.80 £ (5.17 C$) |
+14.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
15.93 £ (29.42 C$) |
11.37 £ (21.00 C$) |
-28.6 % |
Transportation | Glasgow Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 £ (5.54 C$) |
1.90 £ (3.50 C$) |
-36.8 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
70.00 £ (129.28 C$) |
66.33 £ (122.50 C$) |
-5.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.25 £ (7.85 C$) |
2.71 £ (5.00 C$) |
-36.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
2.94 £ (5.42 C$) |
1.90 £ (3.51 C$) |
-35.3 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
20.00 £ (36.94 C$) |
20.02 £ (36.97 C$) |
+0.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.45 £ (2.68 C$) |
0.92 £ (1.71 C$) |
-36.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
28,285.00 £ (52,237.01 C$) |
18,398.21 £ (33,978.00 C$) |
-35.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
28,419.17 £ (52,484.79 C$) |
15,303.37 £ (28,262.42 C$) |
-46.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Glasgow Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
241.38 £ (445.77 C$) |
65.12 £ (120.27 C$) |
-73.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
13.65 £ (25.21 C$) |
29.71 £ (54.86 C$) |
+117.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
29.05 £ (53.65 C$) |
42.89 £ (79.21 C$) |
+47.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Glasgow Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
36.86 £ (68.07 C$) |
32.30 £ (59.65 C$) |
-12.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
14.33 £ (26.47 C$) |
10.90 £ (20.12 C$) |
-24.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
12.00 £ (22.16 C$) |
8.66 £ (16.00 C$) |
-27.8 % |
Childcare | Glasgow Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
853.33 £ (1,575.94 C$) |
948.97 £ (1,752.56 C$) |
+11.2 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
13,500.00 £ (24,931.93 C$) |
14,710.05 £ (27,166.67 C$) |
+9.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Glasgow Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
91.50 £ (168.98 C$) |
48.87 £ (90.25 C$) |
-46.6 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
37.22 £ (68.74 C$) |
32.01 £ (59.12 C$) |
-14.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
76.56 £ (141.38 C$) |
71.12 £ (131.35 C$) |
-7.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
73.17 £ (135.12 C$) |
85.90 £ (158.64 C$) |
+17.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Glasgow Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
985.00 £ (1,819.11 C$) |
1,455.81 £ (2,688.60 C$) |
+47.8 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
715.00 £ (1,320.47 C$) |
1,197.17 £ (2,210.94 C$) |
+67.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,962.31 £ (3,624.01 C$) |
2,663.07 £ (4,918.18 C$) |
+35.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,362.08 £ (2,515.51 C$) |
2,034.06 £ (3,756.52 C$) |
+49.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Glasgow Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
285.98 £ (528.16 C$) |
653.43 £ (1,206.76 C$) |
+128.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
214.23 £ (395.64 C$) |
498.39 £ (920.43 C$) |
+132.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Glasgow Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
2,526.95 £ (4,666.80 C$) |
2,495.26 £ (4,608.27 C$) |
-1.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.63 | 5.03 | +8.7 % |
| Last update: | 15 November 2025 | 13 November 2025 | |
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