Cost of Living Comparison Between Norwich and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Vancouver is 2.8% higher than in Norwich (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Vancouver is 16.5% higher than in Norwich | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 51.7% higher than in Norwich | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 11.7% lower than in Norwich | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 29.8% higher than in Norwich | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 8.2% lower than in Norwich | |
Restaurants | Norwich Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
16.00 £ (29.55 C$) |
16.24 £ (30.00 C$) |
+1.5 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
73.50 £ (135.74 C$) |
54.15 £ (100.00 C$) |
-26.3 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
8.00 £ (14.77 C$) |
8.12 £ (15.00 C$) |
+1.5 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
5.50 £ (10.16 C$) |
4.33 £ (8.00 C$) |
-21.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
5.45 £ (10.07 C$) |
4.87 £ (9.00 C$) |
-10.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
3.32 £ (6.14 C$) |
2.96 £ (5.47 C$) |
-10.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.09 £ (3.86 C$) |
1.59 £ (2.94 C$) |
-23.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.38 £ (2.54 C$) |
1.27 £ (2.35 C$) |
-7.6 % |
Markets | Norwich Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.05 £ (1.94 C$) |
1.56 £ (2.88 C$) |
+48.6 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1.59 £ (2.94 C$) |
2.04 £ (3.76 C$) |
+28.1 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.73 £ (1.35 C$) |
1.27 £ (2.34 C$) |
+73.5 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
3.37 £ (6.22 C$) |
3.13 £ (5.78 C$) |
-7.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
2.77 £ (5.11 C$) |
4.36 £ (8.05 C$) |
+57.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.76 £ (5.10 C$) |
4.76 £ (8.80 C$) |
+72.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
4.42 £ (8.16 C$) |
5.42 £ (10.01 C$) |
+22.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.06 £ (1.96 C$) |
1.47 £ (2.72 C$) |
+38.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.62 £ (1.14 C$) |
0.50 £ (0.92 C$) |
-19.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.98 £ (1.82 C$) |
1.44 £ (2.66 C$) |
+46.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
0.97 £ (1.79 C$) |
1.61 £ (2.97 C$) |
+66.1 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.63 £ (1.16 C$) |
1.08 £ (1.99 C$) |
+71.1 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.50 £ (0.92 C$) |
0.98 £ (1.82 C$) |
+97.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
0.97 £ (1.80 C$) |
1.97 £ (3.63 C$) |
+102.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.04 £ (1.92 C$) |
1.36 £ (2.51 C$) |
+30.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.88 £ (12.70 C$) |
11.91 £ (22.00 C$) |
+73.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
2.06 £ (3.81 C$) |
2.37 £ (4.38 C$) |
+15.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.81 £ (3.35 C$) |
2.80 £ (5.17 C$) |
+54.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
14.00 £ (25.86 C$) |
11.37 £ (21.00 C$) |
-18.8 % |
Transportation | Norwich 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) |
69.50 £ (128.35 C$) |
66.33 £ (122.50 C$) |
-4.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
3.00 £ (5.54 C$) |
2.71 £ (5.00 C$) |
-9.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
1.66 £ (3.06 C$) |
1.90 £ (3.51 C$) |
+14.6 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
14.40 £ (26.59 C$) |
20.02 £ (36.97 C$) |
+39.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.41 £ (2.60 C$) |
0.92 £ (1.71 C$) |
-34.5 % |
| 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) |
30,505.00 £ (56,336.93 C$) |
15,303.37 £ (28,262.42 C$) |
-49.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Norwich Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
249.91 £ (461.54 C$) |
65.12 £ (120.27 C$) |
-73.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
10.50 £ (19.39 C$) |
29.71 £ (54.86 C$) |
+182.9 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
27.33 £ (50.48 C$) |
42.89 £ (79.21 C$) |
+56.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Norwich Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
37.75 £ (69.72 C$) |
32.30 £ (59.65 C$) |
-14.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
6.50 £ (12.00 C$) |
10.90 £ (20.12 C$) |
+67.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
10.00 £ (18.47 C$) |
8.66 £ (16.00 C$) |
-13.4 % |
Childcare | Norwich Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,025.00 £ (1,892.98 C$) |
948.97 £ (1,752.56 C$) |
-7.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
9,200.00 £ (16,990.65 C$) |
14,710.05 £ (27,166.67 C$) |
+59.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Norwich Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
86.25 £ (159.29 C$) |
48.87 £ (90.25 C$) |
-43.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
37.50 £ (69.26 C$) |
32.01 £ (59.12 C$) |
-14.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
60.00 £ (110.81 C$) |
71.12 £ (131.35 C$) |
+18.5 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
72.50 £ (133.89 C$) |
85.90 £ (158.64 C$) |
+18.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Norwich Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
934.00 £ (1,724.92 C$) |
1,455.81 £ (2,688.60 C$) |
+55.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
745.00 £ (1,375.87 C$) |
1,197.17 £ (2,210.94 C$) |
+60.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,766.67 £ (3,262.70 C$) |
2,663.07 £ (4,918.18 C$) |
+50.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,400.00 £ (2,585.53 C$) |
2,034.06 £ (3,756.52 C$) |
+45.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Norwich Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
348.38 £ (643.40 C$) |
653.43 £ (1,206.76 C$) |
+87.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
261.67 £ (483.26 C$) |
498.39 £ (920.43 C$) |
+90.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Norwich Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
2,333.58 £ (4,309.68 C$) |
2,495.26 £ (4,608.27 C$) |
+6.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.78 | 5.03 | -13.0 % |
| Last update: | 8 September 2025 | 13 November 2025 | |
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