Cost of Living Comparison Between Toronto and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Vancouver are 5.5% higher than in Toronto (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Vancouver are 7.2% higher than in Toronto | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 9.9% higher than in Toronto | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 0.5% lower than in Toronto | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 14.8% higher than in Toronto | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 15.5% lower than in Toronto | |
Restaurants | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 14.89 C$ | -0.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.50 C$ | 8.00 C$ | -5.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.44 C$ | 5.43 C$ | -0.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.88 C$ | 2.91 C$ | +1.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.24 C$ | 2.62 C$ | +17.0 % |
Markets | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 15.88 C$ | 11.58 C$ | -27.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.45 C$ | 3.81 C$ | +10.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.16 C$ | 2.80 C$ | +29.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.82 C$ | 5.91 C$ | +22.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.84 C$ | 9.25 C$ | +35.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.71 C$ | 9.53 C$ | +23.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.73 C$ | 11.16 C$ | +27.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.44 C$ | 2.91 C$ | +19.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.89 C$ | 0.83 C$ | -7.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.48 C$ | 2.39 C$ | -3.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.31 C$ | 2.98 C$ | +29.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.65 C$ | 2.05 C$ | +24.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.73 C$ | 1.77 C$ | +2.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.13 C$ | 3.59 C$ | +14.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.48 C$ | 2.62 C$ | +6.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 19.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +5.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.42 C$ | 4.63 C$ | +35.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.87 C$ | 4.76 C$ | +23.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 20.15 C$ | +0.7 % |
Transportation | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.35 C$ | 3.15 C$ | -6.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 156.00 C$ | 140.00 C$ | -10.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 C$ | 3.88 C$ | -22.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.82 C$ | 3.64 C$ | +29.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 31.00 C$ | 36.29 C$ | +17.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.14 C$ | 7.47 C$ | +21.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,350.00 C$ | 33,978.00 C$ | -1.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,657.50 C$ | 28,345.04 C$ | -7.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 165.77 C$ | 158.51 C$ | -4.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 64.21 C$ | 67.05 C$ | +4.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 73.13 C$ | 81.17 C$ | +11.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 74.17 C$ | 59.17 C$ | -20.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 29.11 C$ | 18.08 C$ | -37.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,545.84 C$ | 1,522.50 C$ | -1.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 24,963.85 C$ | 20,100.00 C$ | -19.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.98 C$ | 87.32 C$ | +6.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 50.60 C$ | 62.41 C$ | +23.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 133.59 C$ | 136.37 C$ | +2.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 162.83 C$ | 174.85 C$ | +7.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,524.21 C$ | 2,804.31 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,231.16 C$ | 2,326.98 C$ | +4.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,459.42 C$ | 5,109.26 C$ | +14.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,629.21 C$ | 3,880.38 C$ | +6.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,303.09 C$ | 1,455.23 C$ | +11.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,019.91 C$ | 961.76 C$ | -5.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Toronto Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,789.34 C$ | 4,335.96 C$ | -9.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.54 | 6.58 | +0.6 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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