Cost of living in Vancouver, Canada vs Liege, Belgium
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 7% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (€13) | €16 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (€6) | €8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 (€4.12) | €5.42 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.27 (€1.47) | €1.03 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.88 (€2.50) | €3.86 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.19 (€2.70) | €2.79 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (€7) | €4.87 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.67 (€2.37) | €2.29 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.87 (€1.85) | €1.65 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.75 (€1.77) | €1.56 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$22 (€14) | €7 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.56 (€1.65) | €2.04 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.42 (€1.56) | €1.34 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 64% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,813 (€1,814) | €795 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,132 (€1,375) | €612 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$118 (€76) | €138 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,300 (€1,484) | €557 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,418 (€915) | €431 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$66 (€43) | €123 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$56 (€36) | €36 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$346 (€223) | €440 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$138 (€89) | €109 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 (€16) | €9 | + 78% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 25% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$78 (€50) | €81 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$51 (€33) | €41 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$101 (€65) | €94 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$140 (€90) | €97 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 22% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,124 (€14,269) | €23,679 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.30 (€0.84) | €1.43 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 (€72) | €36 | + 100% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$29 (€18) | €18 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 56% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (€7) | €8 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$33 (€21) | €13 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$174 (€112) | €27 | + 309% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (€7) | €5.06 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.19 (€3.35) | €3.12 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (€3.87) | €3.14 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.80 (€2.45) | €1.93 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.98 (€1.92) | €2.33 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (€16) | €16 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 18% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$50 (€32) | €33 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$33 (€22) | €16 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$192 (€124) | €73 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$100 (€65) | €63 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (€8) | €7 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.11 (€3.30) | €2.42 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (€4.29) | €2.71 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$541 (€349) | €466 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.50 (€0.32) | €0.20 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$52 (€34) | €33 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (€10) | €6 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 24% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €3,211 (C$4,979) in Vancouver to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,600 in Liege.
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