LifeCost Blog
Vancouver

Vancouver

Canada

Updated on August 04, 2025

Overview

Vancouver offers a high quality of life with access to nature, but housing costs are very high, with rents for one-bedroom apartments often exceeding CAD 2,000 monthly. The city has a mild oceanic climate with wet winters and dry summers. Public transport is well-developed, including buses and SkyTrain. The job market is strong in tech, film, and natural resources. Healthcare is publicly funded and accessible. Vancouver is generally safe and walkable, with diverse communities and cultural events.

Average cost of living€2,017.08
Quality of Life89/100

Accommodation

Rent room (flat-share)€900.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,692.00
1-bed flat (outside)€1,377.00
3-bed flat (center)€2,987.00
3-bed flat (outside)€2,331.00

Utilities

Basic utilities€76.43
Internet€51.88
Mobile plan€34.37

Transportation

One-way ticket€2.01
Monthly pass€71.07
Taxi start€3.11
Gasoline (1 l)€1.09

Leisure

Cinema ticket€9.96
Fitness club€38.03

Education

Preschool (month)€989.57
Intl. primary (year)€15,557.00

Buying House

sqm in city center€8,514.00
sqm outside center€6,191.00

Advantages

  • Access to nature and outdoor activities
  • Strong public healthcare system
  • Good public transport
  • Safe and walkable neighborhoods

Disadvantages

  • × Very high housing costs
  • × Rainy winters
  • × Competitive job market
  • × Cost of living is high