Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Phoenix, Arizona (United States)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
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| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 15% more expensive than in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Phoenix, Arizona | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$26 ($19) | $22 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 ($11) | $13 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$13 ($9) | $4.70 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.96 ($2.10) | $0.89 | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$6 ($4.58) | $4.87 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.55 ($3.95) | $2.67 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$16 ($11) | $7 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.62 ($3.99) | $3.63 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$5.35 ($3.80) | $1.77 | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$5.39 ($3.83) | $2.60 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$25 ($18) | $18 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$4.17 ($2.97) | $2.43 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.35 ($2.38) | $2.17 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is about the same as in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Phoenix, Arizona | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$4,027 ($2,864) | $2,886 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,829 ($2,012) | $1,801 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$184 ($131) | $238 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$3,215 ($2,286) | $1,948 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,154 ($1,532) | $1,424 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$106 ($76) | $162 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$73 ($52) | $58 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$411 ($292) | $279 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$189 ($134) | $138 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 ($8) | $15 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$35 ($25) | $34 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is about the same as in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Phoenix, Arizona | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$87 ($62) | $52 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$66 ($47) | $48 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$150 ($107) | $92 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$178 ($127) | $162 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 26% more expensive than in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Phoenix, Arizona | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$36,345 ($25,844) | $29,058 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.82 ($1.30) | $0.98 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$128 ($91) | $66 | + 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 ($16) | $16 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 12% cheaper than in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Phoenix, Arizona | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 ($7) | $5.48 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 ($16) | $28 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$142 ($101) | $133 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 ($7) | $7 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$9 ($6) | $4.85 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 ($4.98) | $4.95 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.19 ($2.98) | $4.52 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$4.36 ($3.10) | $2.09 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$36 ($26) | $22 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 9% cheaper than in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Phoenix, Arizona | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$64 ($46) | $53 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$32 ($23) | $25 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$223 ($159) | $365 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$127 ($90) | $84 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 ($11) | $13 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.66 ($4.02) | $6 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$9 ($6) | $6 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$878 ($625) | $401 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.47 ($0.34) | $0.41 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$50 ($36) | $37 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$19 ($14) | $10 | + 36% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 835 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2024.
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