Cost of living in Vancouver, Canada compared to Los Angeles, California, United States
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$13 ($10) | $11 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$8 ($6) | $7 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 ($7) | $5.13 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.31 ($1.01) | $1.77 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.16 ($3.98) | $3.95 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.48 ($3.46) | $3.72 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$4.91 ($3.79) | $3.94 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.80 ($2.93) | $3.22 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.64 ($2.04) | $1.71 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.04 ($2.35) | $1.96 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 ($16) | $14 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.51 ($1.94) | $1.91 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.28 ($1.76) | $2.75 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 23% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,157 ($1,664) | $1,966 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$2,133 ($1,645) | $2,253 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$140 ($108) | $159 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,100 ($1,620) | $2,310 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,535 ($1,184) | $1,586 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$79 ($61) | $96 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$37 ($29) | $39 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$466 ($360) | $346 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$161 ($124) | $129 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 ($12) | $11 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$33 ($25) | $28 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 12% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$76 ($58) | $51 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$67 ($51) | $44 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$118 ($91) | $85 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$150 ($116) | $122 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 2% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,745 ($17,544) | $23,185 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.05 ($0.81) | $0.70 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$83 ($64) | $61 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 ($18) | $19 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 22% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 ($7) | $7 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 ($18) | $22 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$111 ($86) | $137 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 ($7) | $7 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 ($4.69) | $3.79 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.67 ($4.38) | $5.73 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.16 ($2.44) | $3.59 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.59 ($2.00) | $1.81 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 ($22) | $22 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 28% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 ($40) | $48 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 ($21) | $28 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$98 ($76) | $182 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$70 ($54) | $52 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 ($10) | $14 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.89 ($3.77) | $4.83 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$4.51 ($3.48) | $4.67 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$595 ($459) | $441 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.19 ($0.15) | $0.47 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 ($52) | $58 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$9 ($7) | $5.90 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
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