Victoria ranks 8th of 10 priced cities in Canada on cost — $2,209 a month in essentials, 46% above Quebec City, the cheapest. The average net salary of $3,082 covers that 1.4×. 94.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at census subdivision level. PM2.5 averages 6.2 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Dec averages 6°C, Aug 18°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 | $1,333 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,577 |
| Groceries | $255 |
| Dining out | $373 |
| Utilities | $188 |
| Local transport | $60 |
| Essentials / mo | $2,209 |
| Avg net salary | $3,082 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $2,343 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,752 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Victoria, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.74 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $70.97 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.64 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.11 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $5.68 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $7.10 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.26 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.73 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.98 |
| White bread, 500 g | $3.01 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $4.14 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.48 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $29.16 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $13.06 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.91 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.44 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.04 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $3.36 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.77 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $2.55 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.13 |
| Monthly transit pass | $60.32 |
| Taxi start | $2.73 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.59 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.35 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $119.80 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $67.87 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $45.29 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $42.58 |
| Cinema, one seat | $11.00 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Victoria has 94.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (census subdivision level). That is the lowest of the 10 Canada cities we track. Canada's national figure is 104.8, so Victoria runs 11 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 | 5.9°C | 3°C | 86% | 79% | 171 mm |
| Feb | 5.7°C | 2.6°C | 81% | 73% | 102 mm |
| Mar | 7.5°C | 4.8°C | 79% | 68% | 85 mm |
| Apr | 9.8°C | 7.3°C | 76% | 66% | 69 mm |
| May | 13.2°C | 11.7°C | 76% | 59% | 31 mm |
| Jun | 15.4°C | 14.3°C | 74% | 55% | 26 mm |
| Jul | 17.7°C | 17.3°C | 74% | 37% | 10 mm |
| Aug | 18°C | 17.9°C | 76% | 43% | 14 mm |
| Sep | 15.2°C | 14.6°C | 81% | 55% | 53 mm |
| Oct | 11.4°C | 9.7°C | 84% | 65% | 124 mm |
| Nov | 8°C | 5.4°C | 84% | 72% | 179 mm |
| Dec | 5.6°C | 2.6°C | 86% | 77% | 172 mm |
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