Cost of Living in Surrey
Summary of cost of living in Surrey, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,087.3$ (5,627.8C$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,125.7$ (1,550.1C$), excluding rent.
- Surrey is 25.1% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Surrey is, on average, 35.6% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 100.00 C$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 15.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8.00 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.50 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.44 C$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.90 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.04 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 3.78 C$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.07 C$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.65 C$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.86 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.34 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.54 C$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 15.88 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.90 C$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.86 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.87 C$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.70 C$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.60 C$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.28 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.33 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.50 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4.03 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.47 C$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.60 C$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 175.00 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.75 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.51 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 38.93 C$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.70 C$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 39,580.00 C$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 27,283.81 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 251.02 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 55.95 C$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 85.00 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 49.40 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 36.05 C$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 18.00 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,225.00 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 17,000.00 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 82.67 C$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 86.25 C$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 139.00 C$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 119.17 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,082.92 C$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,694.55 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,971.11 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,176.00 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,259.99 C$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,118.27 C$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,924.70 C$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.64 |
Prices in Surrey
This city had 576 entries in the past 12 months by 53 different contributors.
Last update: 4 December 2025
Last update: 4 December 2025
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