🇨🇦 Toronto vs 🇨🇦 Vancouver

Cost of living comparison · 2026

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Toronto

Canada

$2,615–$4,141/mo

C$3,632 – C$5,751 / month (local)

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Vancouver

Canada

$2,769–$4,385/mo

C$3,846 – C$6,090 / month (local)

Vancouver is 6% more expensive

Toronto wins on affordability

Cost breakdown

CategoryToronto (USD)Vancouver (USD)Winner
Rent (1-bed, city center)$1,962–$3,051$2,077–$3,231🟢 Toronto
Rent (1-bed, outside center)$1,035–$1,635$1,096–$1,731🟢 Toronto
Utilities$82–$158$87–$167🟢 Toronto
Groceries$414–$621$438–$658🟢 Toronto
Eating out (mid-range meal)$54–$98$58–$104🟢 Toronto
Public transport (monthly)$104–$125$110–$133🟢 Toronto
Internet & Mobile$33–$54$35–$58🟢 Toronto
Gym membership$38–$71$40–$75🟢 Toronto
Cinema ticket$15–$20$16–$21🟢 Toronto
Monthly total (single)$2,615–$4,141$2,769–$4,385🟢 Toronto

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Quality of life comparison

Housing4.0 / 10 · 4.7 / 10
Toronto
Vancouver▲ better
Safety8.5 / 10 · 9.5 / 10
Toronto
Vancouver▲ better
Healthcare8.5 / 10 · 7.8 / 10
Toronto▲ better
Vancouver
Education8.1 / 10 · 7.4 / 10
Toronto▲ better
Vancouver
Environment8.9 / 10 · 8.2 / 10
Toronto▲ better
Vancouver
Economy7.2 / 10 · 8.2 / 10
Toronto
Vancouver▲ better
Culture7.8 / 10 · 8.8 / 10
Toronto
Vancouver▲ better
Internet8.2 / 10 · 9.2 / 10
Toronto
Vancouver▲ better

Who should choose which city?

Choose Toronto if…

  • ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Vancouver
  • ✓Diversity
  • ✓Safety
  • ✓Healthcare
  • ✓Immigrants

Choose Vancouver if…

  • ✓You're happy to pay more for what Vancouver offers vs Toronto
  • ✓Nature
  • ✓Mild climate
  • ✓Quality of life
  • ✓Outdoor lifestyle

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