- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Australia
- Vancouver
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vancouver, Canada compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 9% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$13 (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$8 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (AU$7) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.31 (AU$1.31) | AU$1.50 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.67 (AU$4.70) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.95 (AU$3.97) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$4.91 (AU$4.94) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.41 (AU$3.44) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.85 (AU$3.87) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.04 (AU$3.06) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 (AU$20) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.64 (AU$2.66) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.28 (AU$2.30) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 2% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,157 (AU$2,170) | AU$1,271 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,908 (AU$1,919) | AU$2,559 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$102 (AU$102) | AU$645 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,868 (AU$1,879) | AU$1,290 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,260 (AU$1,268) | AU$860 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$79 (AU$79) | AU$215 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$37 (AU$37) | AU$55 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$478 (AU$481) | AU$668 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$196 (AU$197) | AU$100 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (AU$12) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (AU$24) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 1% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$77 (AU$77) | AU$100 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$57 (AU$57) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$124 (AU$125) | AU$90 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$153 (AU$154) | AU$150 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 89% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$27,905 (AU$28,074) | AU$25,000 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.05 (AU$1.05) | AU$1.31 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$83 (AU$83) | AU$20 | + 317% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$20 (AU$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (AU$10) | AU$15 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (AU$22) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$109 (AU$110) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (AU$8) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.83 (AU$5.86) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (AU$6) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.23 (AU$3.25) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.37 (AU$3.39) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (AU$25) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 11% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$49 (AU$49) | AU$47 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (AU$28) | AU$33 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$221 (AU$222) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$70 (AU$70) | AU$100 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.49 (AU$4.51) | AU$5.00 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$4.51 (AU$4.54) | AU$4.00 | + 13% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$142 (AU$143) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.19 (AU$0.19) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$65 (AU$65) | AU$52 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$9 (AU$9) | AU$20 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,391 prices entered by 455 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 9% more expensive than in Albury (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$4,039
(C$4,015)
in Vancouver
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
AU$3,700
in Albury.
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