🇨🇦 Canada · #162 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Victoria

6.4% above the Canada average

Ranked #162 of 538 cities · More expensive than 69.9% of cities worldwide

Compared to Canada average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Victoria

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom CAD 2,265/mo ≈ $1,641 CAD 1,840/mo ≈ $1,334 19%
3-Bedroom CAD 3,775/mo ≈ $2,736 CAD 3,285/mo ≈ $2,381 19%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+6.4% Average
Rent
+6.8% Average
Groceries
+12.5% Expensive
Restaurants
+5.3% Average
Purchasing Power
-17.8% Weak

Living in Victoria: What to Expect

Victoria is average by global standards (ranked #162 of 538 cities). It is 6.4% more expensive than the Canada average, based on 24 cities.

Groceries are expensive, while dining out is average. Restaurants offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Canada earning CAD 80,320 gross take home CAD 5,086/month after tax (24% effective rate). See full Canada tax calculator →

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