Cost of living in Vancouver, Canada

Summary of cost of living in Vancouver

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: C$8,360
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: C$4,972
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Vancouver
Current as of Feb 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district C$27
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) C$15
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast C$12
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk C$2.81
12 eggs, large C$6
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes C$6
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese C$17
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples C$5.62
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes C$5.96
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket C$5.11
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality C$25
2 liters of coca-cola C$4.17
Bread for 2 people for 1 day C$3.43
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area C$4,386
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area C$3,035
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat C$148
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area C$3,190
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area C$2,231
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio C$79
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) C$79
40” flat screen tv C$468
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) C$277
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) C$14
Hourly rate for cleaning help C$36
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) C$83
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) C$79
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) C$152
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes C$212
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new C$36,381
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas C$1.82
Monthly ticket public transport C$137
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) C$31
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) C$11
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) C$22
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) C$142
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) C$10
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) C$9
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) C$8
4 rolls of toilet paper C$4.62
Tube of toothpaste C$4.95
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city C$39
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub C$67
2 tickets to the movies C$33
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) C$231
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert C$167
1 cocktail drink in downtown club C$16
Cappuccino in expat area of the city C$5.82
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) C$9
Ipad wi-fi 128gb C$878
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) C$0.47
1 month of gym membership in business district C$52
1 package of marlboro cigarettes C$21
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 517 prices entered by 72 different people.
Latest price update: February 17, 2025

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