Cost of Living in Vancouver
Summary of cost of living in Vancouver, WA, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,112.2$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,134.3$, excluding rent.
- Vancouver is 36.7% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Vancouver is, on average, 63.5% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.50 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.28 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.65 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.87 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.44 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.93 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.04 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.01 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.08 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.33 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.63 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.92 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.72 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.25 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.31 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.03 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.87 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.03 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.60 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 11.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.16 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.38 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.50 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.02 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.20 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 24.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.44 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,830.74 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,626.26 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 145.25 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 48.21 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 65.45 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.17 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 36.16 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 921.42 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,000.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 43.33 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 52.50 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 96.67 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 85.00 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,564.00 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,442.12 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,380.00 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,219.60 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 396.25 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 350.51 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,496.59 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.55 |
Prices in Vancouver, Washington
This city had 303 entries in the past 12 months by 33 different contributors.
Last update: May 2025
Last update: May 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Portland, Oregon | 9.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Albany, Oregon | 78.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Olympia, Washington | 104.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Eugene, Oregon | 119.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tacoma, Washington | 134.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Seattle, Washington | 165.65 miles |
| Cost of Living in Walla Walla, Washington | 246.86 miles |
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