Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Victoria vs ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Vancouver

Vancouver is 8.4% more expensive

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Category ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Victoria ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Vancouver Difference
Cost of Living 51.4 55.7 +8.4%
Rent 35.9 40.2 +12.0%
Groceries 82.5 75.4 -8.6%
Restaurants 68.9 65.6 -4.8%
Purchasing Power 118.0 136.6 +15.8%
Data from March โ€“ 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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