Cost of Living in Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver has a cost of living index of 73/100 (New York = 100). It is 27% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

73/100
Cost Index
$6,018/mo
Median Income
72/100
Safety Index
oceanic
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 85/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,768/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,345/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,705/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 65/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.35/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.11/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.2/kg
Dining OutScore: 62/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$16.5/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$75/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$10.5/meal
TransportationScore: 55/100
Monthly Transit Pass$132/month
One-Way Ticket$2.09/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.48/km
UtilitiesScore: 55/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$120/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$55/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$45/month
HealthcareScore: 85/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$0/visit
Dentist Visit$120/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$18/course
EntertainmentScore: 60/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$15/ticket
Theater Ticket$55/ticket
Museum Entry$18/ticket
FitnessScore: 55/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$58/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$26/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$10/entry
Personal CareScore: 58/100
Haircut (Men)$26/cut
Haircut (Women)$52/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$7.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 60/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$85/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$55/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$120/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

95 Mbps
Internet Speed
$350
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
high
English Level
large
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Gastown, Mount Pleasant, Kitsilano

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vancouver cheap to live in?

Vancouver has a cost of living index of 73/100, where New York = 100. It is 27% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,460–$2,044 per month.

How much does rent cost in Vancouver?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Vancouver costs approximately $1,768/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,345/month.

Is Vancouver good for digital nomads?

Vancouver has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 95 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $350/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Vancouver?

The median net monthly salary in Vancouver is approximately $6,018 USD. The income tax rate is around 23%.

How does Vancouver compare to New York for cost of living?

Vancouver (cost index 73) is 27% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $675/month by moving from New York to Vancouver.

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