Cost of Living in Vancouver
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Vancouver, Canada.
Overall, the cost of living in Vancouver is below the New York City baseline (composite index 68 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)76
Groceries index78
Dining out index76
Transport index58
Utilities index54
Median annual salary$46,000
Minimum wage$12.60/hr
Est. monthly childcare$1,400
Est. monthly healthcare premium$60
YoY inflation3.1%
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