Denver vs Vancouver Cost of Living
Denver (United States) · Overall index 73.1 — Vancouver (Canada) · Overall index 67.8
Summary
- Overall, Vancouver is 7% cheaper than Denver.
- Groceries in Vancouver is 10% cheaper than in Denver.
- Dining out in Vancouver is 9% cheaper than in Denver.
| Item | Denver | Vancouver | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -2% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,248 | $2,238 | 0% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,456 | $1,452 | 0% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,827 | $3,668 | -4% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,693 | $2,620 | -3% |
| Groceries | -10% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.33 | $1.13 | -15% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.19 | $3.03 | -5% |
| Rice (1kg) | $4.95 | $4.07 | -18% |
| Eggs (12) | $4.77 | $3.5 | -27% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $13.4 | $12.4 | -7% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $12.1 | $11.4 | -6% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $17.4 | $15.3 | -12% |
| Apples (1kg) | $5.16 | $4.33 | -16% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.93 | $1.87 | -3% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.97 | $3.85 | -3% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $5.33 | $4.99 | -6% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.73 | $2.7 | -1% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.77 | $2.44 | -12% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.21 | $2.27 | +3% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.24 | $1.83 | -18% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $13.3 | $12.8 | -4% |
| Transport | -9% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.38 | $2.09 | -12% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $92.3 | $103 | +12% |
| Taxi, base fare | $3.37 | $2.83 | -16% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.57 | $1.43 | -9% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.77 | $0.7 | -9% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $23,266 | $20,323 | -13% |
| Dining out | -9% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $19.5 | $18.3 | -6% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $103 | $96.1 | -7% |
| Fast food combo meal | $10.2 | $8.11 | -20% |
| Cappuccino | $4.48 | $4.64 | +4% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.53 | $1.84 | -27% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.79 | $6.06 | +5% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $6.93 | $6.37 | -8% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.89 | $1.63 | -14% |
| Telecom | -7% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $52.7 | $47.5 | -10% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $61.6 | $62.1 | +1% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.32 | $0.28 | -12% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $14.3 | $13.4 | -6% |
| Utilities & household | -8% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $168 | $156 | -7% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.21 | $0.19 | -10% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.61 | $4.27 | -7% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.31 | $1.21 | -8% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $22.8 | $18 | -21% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $75.8 | $74.4 | -2% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $12.5 | $13.6 | +9% |
| Men's haircut | $27.7 | $25.1 | -9% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $21.4 | $22.4 | +5% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $2,104 | $1,656 | -21% |
3,421 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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