Cost of Living in Vancouver
Summary of cost of living in Vancouver, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,850.0$ (5,347.7C$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,049.3$ (1,457.5C$), excluding rent.
- Vancouver is 35.6% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Vancouver is, on average, 52.5% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 71.99 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.80 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.48 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.20 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.03 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.15 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.82 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 7.63 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.72 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.84 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.03 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.56 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.30 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.16 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.94 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.64 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.80 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.23 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.33 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.33 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.55 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.77 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.84 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.09 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.71 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.12 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.30 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 78.47 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.60 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.44 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 27.30 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.92 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,762.33 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 20,277.52 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 88.66 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 40.01 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 57.49 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.11 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.45 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 11.52 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,144.85 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,998.50 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 63.80 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.98 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 93.87 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 121.74 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,989.60 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,649.69 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,500.40 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,786.17 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 935.77 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 664.27 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,208.77 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.61 |
Prices in Vancouver
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Last update: 19 May 2025
Last update: 19 May 2025
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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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