Cost of Living in Victoria, Canada

Victoria has a cost of living index of 78/100 (New York = 100). It is 22% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

78/100
Cost Index
$3,850/mo
Median Income
75/100
Safety Index
temperate oceanic
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 72/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,150/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,650/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$3,200/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 68/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.85/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$3.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.4/kg
Dining OutScore: 62/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$16/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$75/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$11/meal
TransportationScore: 55/100
Monthly Transit Pass$87/month
One-Way Ticket$2.75/trip
Taxi (1 km)$2.1/km
UtilitiesScore: 52/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$195/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$65/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$45/month
HealthcareScore: 68/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$110/visit
Dentist Visit$140/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$22/course
EntertainmentScore: 58/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$14.5/ticket
Theater Ticket$55/ticket
Museum Entry$18/ticket
FitnessScore: 58/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$65/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$28/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$10/entry
Personal CareScore: 58/100
Haircut (Men)$28/cut
Haircut (Women)$55/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$7.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 62/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$85/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$52/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$115/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

95 Mbps
Internet Speed
$245
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: James Bay, Fairfield, Downtown

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Victoria cheap to live in?

Victoria has a cost of living index of 78/100, where New York = 100. It is 22% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,560–$2,184 per month.

How much does rent cost in Victoria?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Victoria costs approximately $2,150/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,650/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 $245/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Victoria?

The median net monthly salary in Victoria is approximately $3,850 USD. The income tax rate is around 22%.

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

Victoria (cost index 78) is 22% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $550/month by moving from New York to Victoria.

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