Vancouver is the most expensive of Canada's 10 priced cities — $2,446 a month in essentials, 61% above Quebec City at $1,518. The average net salary of $3,343 covers that 1.4×. 98.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at census subdivision level. PM2.5 averages 9.7 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Dec averages 4°C, Jul 19°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $1,568 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,845 |
| Groceries | $239 |
| Dining out | $421 |
| Utilities | $136 |
| Local transport | $82 |
| Essentials / mo | $2,446 |
| Avg net salary | $3,343 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $2,595 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $3,548 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Vancouver, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $19.52 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $85.16 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.64 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.25 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $5.68 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $6.39 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.18 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.70 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.10 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.74 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $4.87 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.19 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $12.12 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $14.36 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $4.19 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.37 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.21 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.99 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.78 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $2.02 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.48 |
| Monthly transit pass | $81.61 |
| Taxi start | $2.70 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.62 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.37 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $82.56 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $52.95 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $37.45 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $50.75 |
| Cinema, one seat | $12.65 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Vancouver has 98.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (census subdivision level). That is the 9th-highest of 10 Canada cities we track. Canada's national figure is 104.8, so Vancouver runs 6 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5°C | 2.2°C | 88% | 82% | 342 mm |
| Feb | 4.9°C | 2°C | 82% | 75% | 184 mm |
| Mar | 7.2°C | 4.7°C | 79% | 71% | 212 mm |
| Apr | 9.7°C | 7.6°C | 76% | 68% | 165 mm |
| May | 14.1°C | 13.2°C | 74% | 61% | 91 mm |
| Jun | 16.6°C | 16.4°C | 73% | 59% | 93 mm |
| Jul | 19.4°C | 19.9°C | 72% | 40% | 38 mm |
| Aug | 19.4°C | 20.1°C | 75% | 45% | 57 mm |
| Sep | 15.8°C | 15.7°C | 81% | 59% | 163 mm |
| Oct | 11.3°C | 10°C | 85% | 69% | 267 mm |
| Nov | 7.2°C | 4.8°C | 87% | 77% | 370 mm |
| Dec | 4.5°C | 1.6°C | 89% | 79% | 326 mm |
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