Vancouver, Canada
Cost of Living in Vancouver, Canada
Last updated on Feb 01, 2023
Summary: The cost of living in Vancouver, Canada is generally considered to be high. A nice 1 bedroom apartment in Vancouver can cost anywhere from $1,500 to $2,500 USD per month, while a nice 2 bedroom apartment can cost anywhere from $2,000 to $3,500 USD per month. The cost of dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Vancouver can range from $15 to $30 USD per person.
Is the cost of living in Vancouver high?
We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Vancouver, they wrote:
"The cost of living in Vancouver is generally considered to be high. Rent prices are particularly expensive, with the average one-bedroom apartment costing around $1,800 per month. Groceries and other everyday items are also more expensive than in other parts of Canada. Transportation costs are also relatively high, with monthly transit passes costing around $100. However, Vancouver is known for its high quality of life, and many people find that the cost of living is worth it," said one expat in Vancouver.
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About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
