Cost of Living in Vancouver
Summary of cost of living in Vancouver, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 20,081.7R$ (5,512.6C$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 5,368.5R$ (1,473.7C$), excluding rent.
- Vancouver is 2.6% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Vancouver is, on average, 36.2% higher than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 109.29 R$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 437.14 R$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 54.64 R$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 29.14 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 34.61 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 21.02 R$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 11.20 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 8.90 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 10.76 R$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 12.97 R$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 10.20 R$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 20.58 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 29.76 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 31.97 R$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 34.74 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 9.61 R$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.14 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 9.16 R$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 10.59 R$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 6.66 R$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 6.67 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 13.35 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 9.06 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 76.50 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 16.53 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 18.31 R$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 78.32 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 12.75 R$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 415.28 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 14.57 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 13.37 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 162.36 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 6.06 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 144,184.03 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 105,778.58 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 450.22 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 194.71 R$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 263.11 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 212.38 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 84.49 R$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 60.71 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 5,840.20 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 106,541.24 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 314.00 R$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 209.54 R$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 463.33 R$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 582.86 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 9,633.15 R$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 8,082.58 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 18,042.83 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 13,414.26 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 4,245.11 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,301.26 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 17,799.46 R$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.42 | |
Prices in Vancouver
This city had 1330 entries in the past 12 months by 184 different contributors.
Last update: 16 April 2026
Last update: 16 April 2026
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Burnaby | 8.12 miles |
| Cost of Living in New Westminster | 12.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Coquitlam | 20.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Surrey | 25.22 miles |
| Cost of Living in Abbotsford | 48.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Whistler | 77.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Penticton | 248.52 miles |
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Mortgage, strata fees & house insurance = $1400
Cell phone (100), hydro (60), internet/cable (180) and gym fee (16) = $356
Groceries (250), dog food/treats (50) = $300
Credit card $300
Hair/nails/lashes $130
Pet insurance $30
Gas $60
Prescriptions $200
Liquor store/social outings w friends $100
Total amount $2,876
Earnings $3,000
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