Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 73% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | + 55% | |||
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| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 55% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$26 ($18) | $12 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 ($11) | $8 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$11 ($8) | $3.43 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.73 ($1.97) | $1.12 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.43 ($3.92) | $2.52 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$7 ($4.77) | $3.99 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 ($7) | $6 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.99 ($4.32) | $3.65 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.85 ($3.50) | $1.64 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.49 ($3.24) | $2.10 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$22 ($16) | $17 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.74 ($2.70) | $1.95 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$4.02 ($2.90) | $1.23 | + 135% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 112% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$4,614 ($3,328) | $1,159 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$3,597 ($2,595) | $926 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$152 ($110) | $196 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,848 ($2,054) | $839 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,295 ($1,656) | $613 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$105 ($76) | $122 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$81 ($58) | $40 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$422 ($304) | $301 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$220 ($158) | $90 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 ($10) | $10 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$32 ($23) | $12 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 21% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$90 ($65) | $50 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$61 ($44) | $37 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$139 ($100) | $109 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$179 ($129) | $79 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 89% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,926 ($24,471) | $21,332 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.79 ($1.29) | $0.86 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$117 ($84) | $32 | + 160% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 ($17) | $21 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 43% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 ($7) | $5.00 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 ($16) | $12 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$142 ($103) | $78 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 ($8) | $5.13 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 ($5.87) | $3.42 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 ($4.95) | $4.39 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.63 ($3.34) | $2.82 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.71 ($2.67) | $2.06 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$47 ($34) | $15 | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 37% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Vancouver | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$79 ($57) | $36 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$34 ($24) | $25 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$260 ($187) | $58 | + 224% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$135 ($97) | $58 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$19 ($14) | $9 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.74 ($4.14) | $4.39 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 ($5.96) | $5.92 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$774 ($558) | $419 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.47 ($0.34) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$62 ($44) | $46 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$22 ($16) | $8 | + 106% | |
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TOTAL | + 73% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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