Cost of living comparison between Vancouver (Canada) and Los Angeles (United States)
| Food | 23% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 23% more expensive than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | C$15.61 ($15.45) | $13.19 | 17% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$7.43 ($7.35) | $5.93 | 24% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | C$7.00 ($6.93) | $4.34 | 60% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.84 ($2.81) | $2.83 | 1% |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.94 ($3.90) | $2.86 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$2.99 ($2.96) | $3.62 | 18% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8.13 ($8.05) | $5.60 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$2.85 ($2.82) | $3.25 | 13% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.37 ($4.33) | $3.34 | 29% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | C$3.32 ($3.29) | $2.42 | 36% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18.40 ($18.21) | $12.77 | 43% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.33 ($2.30) | $1.78 | 29% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.79 ($2.76) | $2.18 | 27% |
| Housing | 5% | ||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | C$1,973 ($1,953) | $2,029 | 4% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$89 ($88) | $139 | 37% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | C$44 ($43) | $45 | 4% |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$690 ($683) | $634 | 8% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | C$161 ($160) | $123 | 30% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10.32 ($10.22) | $8.54 | 20% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 ($22) | $23 | 3% |
| Clothes | 25% | ||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 25% more expensive than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | C$75 ($74) | $44 | 68% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | C$41 ($40) | $36 | 10% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | C$100 ($99) | $73 | 36% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | C$95 ($94) | $75 | 25% |
| Transportation | 28% | ||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 28% more expensive than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,664 ($23,424) | $21,313 | 10% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.35 ($1.34) | $1.13 | 19% |
| monthly ticket public transport | C$91 ($90) | $67 | 36% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | C$21 ($21) | $16.83 | 24% |
| Personal Care | 25% | ||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 25% more expensive than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | C$13.10 ($12.97) | $8.87 | 46% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7.63 ($7.55) | $6.18 | 22% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.04 ($3.99) | $3.64 | 10% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.03 ($4.98) | $5.88 | 15% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.89 ($3.85) | $3.37 | 14% |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.06 ($3.03) | $3.00 | 1% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 ($25) | $19.32 | 28% |
| Entertainment | 1% | ||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 1% cheaper than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$47 ($46) | $41 | 13% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 ($26) | $24 | 11% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$142 ($141) | $120 | 17% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | C$104 ($103) | $87 | 19% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9.68 ($9.58) | $10.58 | 9% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.33 ($4.29) | $4.27 | 0% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | C$5.67 ($5.62) | $5.42 | 4% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | C$144 ($142) | $148 | 4% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.31 ($0.30) | $0.75 | 60% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | C$56 ($55) | $48 | 15% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | C$10.81 ($10.70) | $5.90 | 81% |
| TOTAL | 10% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2012.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,717 prices entered by 574 different people.
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For example, you would need at least $3,297
(C$3,330)
in Vancouver
to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with
$3,000
in Los Angeles.