Cost of Living in Vancouver
Country: Canada · Currency: CAD
Overall
67.8
Rent
50.7
Groceries
75.0
Dining out
70.1
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,238 | 52 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,452 | 11 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,668 | 14 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,620 | 42 data points |
Average prices in Vancouver
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,238 | 52 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,452 | 11 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,668 | 14 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,620 | 42 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $1.13 | 57 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $3.03 | 8 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $4.07 | 50 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $3.5 | 9 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $12.4 | 58 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $11.4 | 9 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $15.3 | 35 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.33 | 28 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.87 | 54 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.85 | 38 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.99 | 40 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.7 | 25 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.44 | 32 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.27 | 11 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.83 | 32 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $12.8 | 52 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.09 | 27 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $103 | 51 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.83 | 35 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $1.43 | 46 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.7 | 21 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $20,323 | 37 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $18.3 | 49 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $96.1 | 24 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.11 | 36 data points |
| Cappuccino | $4.64 | 45 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.84 | 9 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $6.06 | 29 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $6.37 | 11 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.63 | 22 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $47.5 | 40 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $62.1 | 44 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.28 | 37 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $13.4 | 49 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $156 | 49 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.19 | 21 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.27 | 33 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.21 | 35 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18 | 47 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $74.4 | 17 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $13.6 | 19 data points |
| Men's haircut | $25.1 | 14 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $22.4 | 17 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,656 | 38 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15