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 4,173.4$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,148.9$, excluding rent.
- Vancouver is 18.6% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Vancouver is, on average, 45.4% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 21.00 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 90.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 13.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.75 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.72 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.59 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.90 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.05 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.80 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.81 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.01 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.38 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.70 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 7.75 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.93 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.63 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.25 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.18 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.98 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.82 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.03 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.60 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 11.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.16 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.38 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 12.06 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 90.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.50 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.20 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 24.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.13 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 36,487.28 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 25,534.26 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 192.43 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 67.50 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 58.89 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 44.17 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 26.00 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,360.00 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 13,000.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 41.00 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 30.00 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 85.00 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 85.00 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,837.00 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,529.57 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,360.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,076.00 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 312.76 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 311.50 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,395.96 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.38 | |
Prices in Vancouver, Washington
This city had 172 entries in the past 12 months by 21 different contributors.
Last update: 5 December 2025
Last update: 5 December 2025
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| 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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