Cost of living in Victoria (Canada) is 11% cheaper than in Vancouver (Canada)
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| Food | + 8% | |||
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| Food in Victoria (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
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| Victoria | Vancouver | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 | C$27 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 | C$13 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$11 | C$8 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.83 | C$2.73 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$6 | C$5.64 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.47 | C$3.62 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$16 | C$12 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.93 | C$5.13 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.72 | C$3.19 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.38 | C$3.59 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$22 | C$18 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.05 | C$2.86 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.24 | C$3.04 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Victoria (Canada) is 19% cheaper than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
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| Victoria | Vancouver | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,687 | C$3,840 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,250 | C$2,969 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$109 | C$180 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,972 | C$2,357 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,532 | C$2,020 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$54 | C$145 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$87 | C$82 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$497 | C$490 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$266 | C$393 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 | C$9 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$31 | C$25 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Victoria (Canada) is 12% more expensive than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
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| Victoria | Vancouver | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$91 | C$88 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$69 | C$66 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$157 | C$124 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$203 | C$135 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Victoria (Canada) is 23% cheaper than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
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| Victoria | Vancouver | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$27,830 | C$26,703 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$2.00 | C$2.03 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$84 | C$124 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$24 | C$33 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Victoria (Canada) is 7% cheaper than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
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| Victoria | Vancouver | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 | C$10 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$34 | C$25 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$80 | C$143 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 | C$10 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.60 | C$5.85 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.75 | C$8 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.33 | C$3.25 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.80 | C$3.09 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$32 | C$27 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Victoria (Canada) is about the same as in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
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| Victoria | Vancouver | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$88 | C$91 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$33 | C$32 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$193 | C$208 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$117 | C$112 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 | C$15 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.56 | C$5.30 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 | C$8 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$594 | C$528 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.38 | C$0.49 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$57 | C$57 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 | C$17 | - 9% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 786 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2022.
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