Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Vancouver vs ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Burnaby

Burnaby is 3.6% cheaper

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Category ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Vancouver ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Burnaby Difference
Cost of Living 55.3 53.3 -3.6%
Rent 40.2 35.6 -11.4%
Groceries 75.4 79.9 +6.0%
Restaurants 65.6 75.0 +14.3%
Purchasing Power 136.6 112.1 -17.9%
Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.
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