Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is about the same as in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States)
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 20% more expensive than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$26 ($19) | $19 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 ($11) | $11 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$13 ($9) | $5.84 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.96 ($2.15) | $1.17 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$6 ($4.67) | $4.04 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.55 ($4.03) | $5.65 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$16 ($11) | $5.70 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.62 ($4.08) | $3.99 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$5.35 ($3.88) | $2.19 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$5.39 ($3.92) | $2.18 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$25 ($18) | $16 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$4.17 ($3.03) | $2.58 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.35 ($2.43) | $1.77 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,888 ($2,823) | $2,520 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,829 ($2,054) | $1,830 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$168 ($122) | $175 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$3,215 ($2,335) | $1,669 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,154 ($1,564) | $1,145 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$106 ($77) | $195 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$73 ($53) | $61 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$411 ($298) | $264 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$189 ($137) | $136 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 ($9) | $15 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$35 ($25) | $40 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$87 ($63) | $60 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$66 ($48) | $46 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$150 ($109) | $86 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$178 ($130) | $130 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 9% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$36,345 ($26,393) | $30,852 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.85 ($1.34) | $0.86 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$128 ($93) | $105 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 ($17) | $22 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 23% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 ($8) | $7 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 ($16) | $13 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$142 ($103) | $243 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 ($7) | $7 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$9 ($7) | $5.09 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 ($5.09) | $5.12 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.19 ($3.04) | $3.85 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$4.36 ($3.17) | $1.65 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$36 ($26) | $32 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is about the same as in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$64 ($47) | $67 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$32 ($23) | $26 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$223 ($162) | $233 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$127 ($92) | $98 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 ($11) | $17 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.66 ($4.11) | $5.76 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$9 ($6) | $8 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$878 ($638) | $372 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.47 ($0.34) | $0.15 | + 129% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$50 ($36) | $82 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$19 ($14) | $11 | + 30% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
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