Cost of Living in Vancouver. Updated Prices Apr 2024.

Cost of living in Vancouver, Canada

Summary of cost of living in Vancouver

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: C$7,289
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: C$4,277
  • Cost of living in Vancouver is more expensive than in 55% of cities in N. America (18 out of 38)
  • Cost of living in Vancouver is more expensive than in 81% of cities in the World (34 out of 178)
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List of prices in Vancouver
Current as of Apr 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district C$24
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) C$14
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast C$10
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk C$3.62
12 eggs, large C$8
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes C$5.38
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese C$13
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples C$5.13
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes C$4.60
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket C$4.73
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality C$23
2 liters of coca-cola C$3.54
Bread for 2 people for 1 day C$2.83
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area C$3,483
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area C$2,798
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat C$141
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area C$2,890
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area C$2,131
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio C$92
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) C$58
40” flat screen tv C$322
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) C$246
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) C$11
Hourly rate for cleaning help C$32
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) C$92
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) C$52
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) C$148
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes C$177
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new C$30,274
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas C$1.94
Monthly ticket public transport C$129
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) C$24
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) C$11
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) C$17
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) C$150
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) C$8
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) C$8
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) C$7
4 rolls of toilet paper C$4.14
Tube of toothpaste C$3.99
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city C$25
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub C$53
2 tickets to the movies C$31
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) C$276
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert C$101
1 cocktail drink in downtown club C$12
Cappuccino in expat area of the city C$5.88
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) C$7
Ipad wi-fi 128gb C$778
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) C$0.42
1 month of gym membership in business district C$60
1 package of marlboro cigarettes C$19
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 452 prices entered by 99 different people.
Latest price update: April 25, 2024

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Vancouver position in our World Ranking

the world
34th
out of 178
n. america
18th
out of 38
canada
2nd
out of 6

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