Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 38% more expensive than in Wad Madani (Sudan)
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Food | ||||
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Food in Vancouver (Canada) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Vancouver | Wad Madani | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (10,864 Pound) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (6,236 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$11 (4,853 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$4.22 (1,833 Pound) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | C$8 (3,352 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.90 (2,128 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (4,259 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.10 (2,214 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.58 (1,557 Pound) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.48 (1,947 Pound) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$23 (9,791 Pound) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.26 (1,415 Pound) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.06 (1,330 Pound) | - | - | |
Housing | + 38% | |||
Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 38% more expensive than in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Vancouver | Wad Madani | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,594 (1,561,388 Pound) | 900,000 Pound | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,844 (1,235,459 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$135 (58,554 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$3,138 (1,363,073 Pound) | 750,000 Pound | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,201 (956,077 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$75 (32,711 Pound) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$58 (25,071 Pound) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | C$322 (139,983 Pound) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$246 (106,741 Pound) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (4,835 Pound) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$28 (11,999 Pound) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Vancouver | Wad Madani | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$87 (37,631 Pound) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$58 (25,278 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$140 (60,804 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$186 (80,696 Pound) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Vancouver | Wad Madani | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,308 (13,166,916 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.91 (829 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$124 (53,686 Pound) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$25 (10,694 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Vancouver | Wad Madani | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (4,838 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$17 (7,269 Pound) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$150 (64,962 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (3,671 Pound) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (3,333 Pound) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (2,961 Pound) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.41 (1,914 Pound) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.99 (1,735 Pound) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$23 (10,002 Pound) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Vancouver | Wad Madani | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (23,147 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (13,551 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$270 (117,222 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$107 (46,291 Pound) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (5,321 Pound) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.49 (2,385 Pound) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (3,123 Pound) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$778 (337,845 Pound) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (185 Pound) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (25,342 Pound) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$19 (8,227 Pound) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 38% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 495 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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