- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Australia
- Vancouver
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vancouver, Canada compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$13 (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$8 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (AU$7) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.31 (AU$1.34) | AU$1.50 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.68 (AU$4.78) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.01 (AU$4.10) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$4.91 (AU$5.02) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.36 (AU$3.43) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.24 (AU$3.31) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.04 (AU$3.11) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 (AU$21) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.51 (AU$2.57) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.28 (AU$2.33) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 1% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,157 (AU$2,205) | AU$1,271 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,877 (AU$1,919) | AU$2,559 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$96 (AU$98) | AU$645 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,780 (AU$1,820) | AU$1,290 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,214 (AU$1,241) | AU$860 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$85 (AU$87) | AU$215 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$37 (AU$38) | AU$55 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$476 (AU$486) | AU$668 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$182 (AU$186) | AU$100 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (AU$13) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (AU$25) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 1% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$80 (AU$82) | AU$100 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$57 (AU$58) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$126 (AU$128) | AU$90 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$152 (AU$155) | AU$150 | + 3% | |
| 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$26,966 (AU$27,562) | AU$25,000 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.05 (AU$1.07) | AU$1.31 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$83 (AU$85) | AU$20 | + 324% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 (AU$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (AU$10) | AU$15 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (AU$23) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$105 (AU$107) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (AU$8) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.74 (AU$5.87) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (AU$7) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.90 (AU$3.99) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.50 (AU$3.57) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (AU$25) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 11% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$47 (AU$48) | AU$47 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (AU$29) | AU$33 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$221 (AU$226) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$70 (AU$71) | AU$100 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.70 (AU$4.81) | AU$5.00 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$4.51 (AU$4.61) | AU$4.00 | + 15% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | C$505 (AU$516) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.19 (AU$0.20) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (AU$64) | AU$52 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$9 (AU$9) | AU$20 | - 56% | |
| 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 2,535 prices entered by 478 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
1.022
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CAD
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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$3,829
(C$3,746)
in Vancouver
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
AU$3,500
in Albury.
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