Cost of Living

Victoria, Canada

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

CheapestNew York = 100
37/ 10063% cheaper than New York
-29% rent since Jul 2026
$3,400/mo
Median Income
72/100
Safety
20%
Income Tax
temperate-oceanic
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

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

Housing
75/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,532/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,350/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,450/month
Food & Groceries
60/100
Milk (1 liter)$2.8/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$3.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.4/kg
Transportation
55/100
Monthly Transit Pass$61/month
One-Way Ticket$1.8/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.58/km
Utilities
50/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$195/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$68/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$65/month
Healthcare
80/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$150/visit
Dentist Visit$180/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$25/course
Education
70/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$950/month
International Primary School (yearly)$18,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$650/course
Entertainment
60/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$18/ticket
Theater Ticket$65/ticket
Museum Entry$22/ticket
Clothing
65/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$89/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$65/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$140/pair
Personal Care
60/100
Haircut (Men)$35/cut
Haircut (Women)$70/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$10/bottle
Dining Out
65/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$25/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$85/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$11/meal
Childcare
70/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$1,250/month
Babysitter (per hour)$22/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$35/pack
Fitness & Sports
65/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$72/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$32/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$12/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

95 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Downtown Victoria, James Bay, Oak Bay

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Victoria cheap to live in?

Victoria has a cost of living index of 37/100, where New York = 100. It is 63% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,320–$1,848 per month.

How much does rent cost in Victoria?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Victoria costs approximately $1,532/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,350/month.

Is Victoria good for digital nomads?

Victoria has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 95 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Victoria?

The median net monthly salary in Victoria is approximately $3,400 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

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

Victoria (cost index 37) is 63% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,575/month by moving from New York to Victoria.

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