Cost of living in Vancouver is 54% higher than in Old Harbour (without rent).
Rent in Vancouver is 430% more expensive than in Old Harbour.
Cost of living including rent in Vancouver is 179% higher than in Old Harbour.
Food in Vancouver is 53% more expensive than in Old Harbour.
Transport in Vancouver is 33% more expensive than in Old Harbour.
| Vancouver | Old Harbour | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Vancouver | Old Harbour | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.9 $ | 6.37 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 79.7 $ | 31.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.96 $ | 5.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.73 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.79 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.47 $ | 0.96 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 $ | 4.19 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.04 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.78 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.6 $ | 4.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 7.98 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.4 $ | 8.31 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.87 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.21 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.1 $ | 8.87 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.25 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 99.2 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.11 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.9 $ | 27 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 143 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.25 $ | 6.8 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.13 $ | 6.53 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.29 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.7 $ | 1.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80.4 $ | 30.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
126 $ | 48 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
59.3 $ | 45 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,330 $ | 176 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,287 $ | 478 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,486 $ | 332 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,447 $ | 882 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,392 $ | 1,864 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,204 $ | 1,680 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,649 $ | 830 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.58 % | 9.43 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.8 $ | 79.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.9 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Haircut | 16.1 $ | 9.21 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 94.8 $ | 74.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 39.6 $ | 35.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,684 $ | 240 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,631 $ | 2,161 $ |