Cost of living in Vancouver
compared to
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and more.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.96
CA$24.99
|
$11.50
-
$35.92
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.78
CA$14.99
|
$10.06
-
$11.50
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.94
CA$2.70
|
$1.44
-
$2.87
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.78
CA$2.48
|
$1.44
-
$2.87
|
Vancouver - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.90
CA$4.03
|
$1.80
-
$4.75
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.55
CA$9.11
|
$3.23
-
$11.50
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.81
CA$9.48
|
$4.06
-
$13.60
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.89
CA$5.42
|
$2.16
-
$5.03
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.64
CA$9.23
|
$3.26
-
$9.61
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.98
CA$2.76
|
$0.91
-
$2.87
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.58
CA$0.81
|
$0.42
-
$0.98
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.73
CA$2.41
|
$0.86
-
$3.59
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
CA$3.00
|
$1.08
-
$3.16
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.37
CA$1.91
|
$0.62
-
$2.61
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.24
CA$1.73
|
$0.65
-
$2.28
|
Vancouver - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.12
CA$7.13
|
$4.60
-
$5.90
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$100.59
CA$139.93
|
$75.37
-
$136.12
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,412.64
CA$33,961.64
|
$24,412.64
-
$30,176.32
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.97
CA$20.83
|
$14.18
-
$17.96
|
Vancouver - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$57.25
CA$79.64
|
$39.52
-
$84.06
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,033.97
CA$2,829.55
|
$1,796.21
-
$2,299.15
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,688.88
CA$2,349.48
|
$1,436.97
-
$2,011.75
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$78.42
CA$109.09
|
$46.70
-
$137.36
|
Vancouver - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,092.52
CA$1,519.86
|
$467.01
-
$1,796.21
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,627.02
CA$21,739.53
|
$8,262.56
-
$21,554.51
|
Vancouver - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.47
CA$9.00
|
$4.31
-
$7.90
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.19
CA$5.83
|
$2.30
-
$6.47
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$14.37
CA$19.99
|
$12.93
-
$17.96
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$36.41
CA$50.65
|
$14.73
-
$68.26
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.21
CA$16.99
|
$10.06
-
$14.37
|
Vancouver - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$66.41
CA$92.39
|
$32.33
-
$102.74
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$38.77
CA$53.93
|
$21.55
-
$64.66
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$95.07
CA$132.26
|
$64.66
-
$132.92
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$123.58
CA$171.92
|
$57.48
-
$215.55
|
Vancouver - Cost of clothing
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