Vancouver, Canada
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Vancouver, Canada: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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79%
Quality of life -
63%
Cost of living -
62%
Connectivity -
91%
Weather
66
Currency | CAD |
Population (in millions) | 2.5 |
Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 6 |
Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 10% more expensive |
Best neighborhood to stay | Kitsilano, West Vancouver |
Number of museums and galleries | 80 |
Top selling local beer | Lager |
Most popular local dish | Sushi |
Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Stanley Park, Granville Island, Capilano Suspension Bridge |
Discount airline | WestJet |
Major airline | Air Canada |
Largest ride sharing company | Lyft |
Primary train stations | Vancouver Pacific Central Station, Vancouver Waterfront Station, Vancouver Main Street Station |
Primary airports | Vancouver International Airport, Abbotsford International Airport, Victoria International Airport |
Best rental car company | Hertz |
Used car costs | 25000 CAD |
Apple store addresses | Pacific Centre, 701 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G5 |
Internet connection (in Mbps) | 100 Mbps |
Power socket type | B,C,D |
Supply voltage | 120V |
Best electronics store | Best Buy |
Best internet carrier | Shaw |
Primary cellular carrier | Telus |
Average monthly cost for internet | $60 CAD |
The best drug store | Shoppers |
Best restaurant chain | Earls |
The best grocery store | Safeway |
The most popular fashion brand | Aritzia |
GDP per capita | $63,879 / year |
Average annual income | $63,000 |
Sales tax rate | 7% |
Income tax rate | 20.5% |
Tourist visa valid (in days) | 6 months |
Average mortgage rate | 2.75% |
Suggested ATM take out | 500 CAD |
Bank that has the most ATM machines | TD Bank |
Average tip in restaurant | 15% |
Pay using credit or debit card | Very common |
Emergency Phone Numbers | 911 (general), 9-1-1 (police), 9-1-1 (ambulance), 9-1-1 (firefighters) |
Polution per square meter | 5,845 |
Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 10 |
Main religion | Christianity |
79%
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60%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
110%
Property to income -
40%
Crime -
74%
Healthcare -
91%
Weather
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | CA$4,556 |
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.12% |
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | CA$1,371 |
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | CA$24,894 |
63%
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Purchasing Power
95%
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Rent
53%
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Food
70%
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Restaurant
75%
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Workspace
26%
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Transport
36%
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | CA$2,491.02 |
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | CA$2,131.91 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | CA$4,518.89 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | CA$3,323.22 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | CA$14.79 |
Milk (regular), (1 liter) | CA$2.99 |
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | CA$3.58 |
Eggs (regular) (12) | CA$5.18 |
Local Cheese (1kg) | CA$16.52 |
Water (1.5 liter bottle) | CA$2.49 |
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | CA$20.00 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | CA$3.54 |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | CA$3.76 |
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | CA$19.00 |
Chicken Fillets (1kg) | CA$16.55 |
Apples (1kg) | CA$4.80 |
Oranges (1kg) | CA$4.80 |
Potato (1kg) | CA$3.87 |
Lettuce (1 head) | CA$3.34 |
Rice (white), (1kg) | CA$4.76 |
Tomato (1kg) | CA$5.11 |
Banana (1kg) | CA$1.86 |
Onion (1kg) | CA$2.76 |
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | CA$18.26 |
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | CA$25.00 |
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | CA$100.00 |
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | CA$12.00 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | CA$7.00 |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | CA$8.00 |
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | CA$2.71 |
Water (0.33 liter bottle) | CA$2.43 |
Cappuccino (regular) | CA$5.04 |
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | CA$128.84 |
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | CA$0.30 |
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | CA$85.53 |
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | CA$59.46 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | CA$14.79 |
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | CA$17.00 |
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | CA$3.10 |
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | CA$120.00 |
Gasoline (1 liter) | CA$2.00 |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | CA$30,000.00 |
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | CA$26,675.00 |
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | CA$3.75 |
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | CA$1.96 |
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | CA$37.14 |