Cost of Living

Vancouver, Canada

Live cost-of-living data for Vancouver — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
49/ 10051% cheaper than New York
-4% rent since Jul 2026
$3,500/mo
Median Income
75/100
Safety
26%
Income Tax
temperate oceanic
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
85/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,700/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,100/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$3,200/month
Food & Groceries
65/100
Milk (1 liter)$2.5/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$3.5/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.2/kg
Transportation
55/100
Monthly Transit Pass$100/month
One-Way Ticket$3/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.85/km
Utilities
55/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$180/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$70/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$55/month
Healthcare
70/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$120/visit
Dentist Visit$140/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$20/course
Education
60/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$800/month
International Primary School (yearly)$18,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$600/course
Entertainment
60/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$15/ticket
Theater Ticket$50/ticket
Museum Entry$18/ticket
Clothing
65/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$85/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$50/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$110/pair
Personal Care
55/100
Haircut (Men)$28/cut
Haircut (Women)$55/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$6.5/bottle
Dining Out
60/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$18/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$75/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$11/meal
Childcare
65/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$1,200/month
Babysitter (per hour)$20/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$28/pack
Fitness & Sports
60/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$65/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$28/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$10/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

110 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
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 49/100, where New York = 100. It is 51% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,760–$2,464 per month.

How much does rent cost in Vancouver?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Vancouver costs approximately $1,700/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,100/month.

Is Vancouver good for digital nomads?

Vancouver has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 110 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Vancouver?

The median net monthly salary in Vancouver is approximately $3,500 USD. The income tax rate is around 26%.

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

Vancouver (cost index 49) is 51% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,275/month by moving from New York to Vancouver.

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