Cost of Living Comparison Between Norwich and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Vancouver is 6.7% lower than in Norwich (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Vancouver is 8.2% higher than in Norwich | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 52.4% higher than in Norwich | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 12.8% lower than in Norwich | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 4.9% higher than in Norwich | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 5.1% higher than in Norwich | |
Restaurants | Norwich Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
£18.00 (C$33.82) |
£15.97 (C$30.00) |
-11.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
£77.00 (C$144.67) |
£63.87 (C$120.00) |
-17.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
£8.00 (C$15.03) |
£7.98 (C$15.00) |
-0.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
£5.50 (C$10.33) |
£4.26 (C$8.00) |
-22.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
£5.45 (C$10.24) |
£4.79 (C$9.00) |
-12.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
£3.53 (C$6.64) |
£3.12 (C$5.87) |
-11.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
£2.30 (C$4.32) |
£1.62 (C$3.04) |
-29.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
£1.33 (C$2.51) |
£1.28 (C$2.40) |
-4.3 % |
Markets | Norwich Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
£1.44 (C$2.70) |
£1.57 (C$2.94) |
+8.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
£1.64 (C$3.08) |
£1.82 (C$3.41) |
+10.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
£1.00 (C$1.87) |
£1.63 (C$3.06) |
+63.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
£3.61 (C$6.78) |
£3.11 (C$5.84) |
-13.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
£3.29 (C$6.17) |
£4.53 (C$8.51) |
+37.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
£3.80 (C$7.13) |
£4.81 (C$9.04) |
+26.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
£5.99 (C$11.25) |
£6.02 (C$11.31) |
+0.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
£1.29 (C$2.43) |
£1.39 (C$2.61) |
+7.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
£0.73 (C$1.38) |
£0.45 (C$0.85) |
-38.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
£0.99 (C$1.86) |
£1.38 (C$2.59) |
+39.2 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
£1.52 (C$2.85) |
£1.48 (C$2.79) |
-2.3 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
£0.72 (C$1.35) |
£0.96 (C$1.80) |
+33.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
£0.82 (C$1.55) |
£0.95 (C$1.79) |
+15.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
£0.95 (C$1.78) |
£2.01 (C$3.77) |
+111.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
£1.30 (C$2.44) |
£1.45 (C$2.72) |
+11.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
£8.00 (C$15.03) |
£10.64 (C$20.00) |
+33.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
£2.42 (C$4.54) |
£2.31 (C$4.34) |
-4.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
£2.33 (C$4.38) |
£2.62 (C$4.93) |
+12.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
£17.75 (C$33.35) |
£11.71 (C$22.00) |
-34.0 % |
Transportation | Norwich Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
£3.00 (C$5.64) |
£1.86 (C$3.50) |
-37.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
£69.50 (C$130.58) |
£60.89 (C$114.40) |
-12.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
£3.00 (C$5.64) |
£2.02 (C$3.80) |
-32.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
£1.66 (C$3.11) |
£1.95 (C$3.67) |
+17.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
£14.40 (C$27.06) |
£23.72 (C$44.57) |
+64.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
£1.44 (C$2.70) |
£0.97 (C$1.83) |
-32.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
£28,895.00 (C$54,289.40) |
£21,066.07 (C$39,580.00) |
-27.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
£30,610.00 (C$57,511.63) |
£15,484.46 (C$29,093.00) |
-49.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Norwich Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
£266.00 (C$499.77) |
£67.84 (C$127.47) |
-74.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
£16.20 (C$30.44) |
£27.83 (C$52.30) |
+71.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
£34.00 (C$63.87) |
£38.73 (C$72.76) |
+13.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Norwich Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
£37.60 (C$70.64) |
£38.81 (C$72.92) |
+3.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
£6.40 (C$12.02) |
£13.71 (C$25.76) |
+114.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
£10.00 (C$18.79) |
£9.22 (C$17.33) |
-7.8 % |
Childcare | Norwich Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
£1,125.00 (C$2,113.71) |
£859.77 (C$1,615.37) |
-23.6 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
£9,200.00 (C$17,285.43) |
£15,915.31 (C$29,902.50) |
+73.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Norwich Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
£87.50 (C$164.40) |
£46.27 (C$86.93) |
-47.1 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
£37.50 (C$70.46) |
£31.93 (C$60.00) |
-14.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
£94.75 (C$178.02) |
£69.19 (C$130.00) |
-27.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
£79.67 (C$149.68) |
£78.95 (C$148.33) |
-0.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Norwich Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
£982.80 (C$1,846.53) |
£1,398.58 (C$2,627.73) |
+42.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
£746.50 (C$1,402.56) |
£1,183.60 (C$2,223.81) |
+58.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
£1,693.33 (C$3,181.52) |
£2,642.19 (C$4,964.29) |
+56.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
£1,275.00 (C$2,395.54) |
£1,924.25 (C$3,615.38) |
+50.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Norwich Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
£348.38 (C$654.56) |
£623.78 (C$1,172.00) |
+79.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
£261.67 (C$491.65) |
£479.26 (C$900.46) |
+83.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Norwich Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
£2,270.63 (C$4,266.18) |
£2,582.15 (C$4,851.48) |
+13.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.04 | 4.34 | -13.8 % |
| Last update: | 4 May 2026 | 16 June 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 22 | 187 | |
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