Cost of Living in Vernon
Summary of cost of living in Vernon, BC, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,702.7$ (5,042.2C$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,018.6$ (1,387.1C$), excluding rent.
- Vernon is 21.2% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Vernon is, on average, 59.6% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 C$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 95.00 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) | 9.00 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.09 C$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.56 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.10 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 3.67 C$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.97 C$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.05 C$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 5.40 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.06 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.43 C$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 12.47 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.43 C$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.08 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.70 C$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.33 C$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.89 C$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.81 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.99 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.44 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 25.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4.76 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.25 C$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 18.50 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.60 C$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 55.00 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.31 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.62 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 38.87 C$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.64 C$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 36,779.00 C$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 26,826.94 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 201.25 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 40.00 C$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 84.86 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 50.25 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 21.33 C$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 14.50 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 600.00 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 12,333.33 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 83.00 C$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 53.80 C$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 121.00 C$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 106.00 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,637.50 C$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,598.00 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,388.33 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,236.00 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,393.53 C$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 929.02 C$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,264.93 C$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.50 | |
Prices in Vernon, BC
This city had 69 entries in the past 12 months by 8 different contributors.
Last update: 15 December 2025
Last update: 15 December 2025
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