Verdict: Toronto is 6% cheaper — saving you $180/month ($2,160/year)
Toronto ($2,925/mo)
Vancouver ($3,105/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$1800
$2000
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$1300
$1400
Cheap Meal
$16
$16
Mid-Range Meal
$40
$40
Transit Pass
$110
$100
Utilities
$130
$120
Internet
$55
$55
Groceries
$350
$350
CategoryTorontoVancouverDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$1800$2000$-200
1BR Apartment (Outside)$1300$1400$-100
Cheap Meal$16$16
Mid-Range Meal$40$40
Transit Pass$110$100+$10
Utilities$130$120+$10
Internet$55$55
Groceries$350$350
Total Estimated$2,925$3,105$180 (6%)

Safety Index

Toronto: 75/100

Vancouver: 78/100

Average Monthly Salary

Toronto: $3,800

Vancouver: $3,600

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Toronto cheaper than Vancouver?

Toronto is approximately 6% cheaper.Toronto costs around $2,925/month vs Vancouver at $3,105/month. That is a saving of $180/month ($2,160/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Toronto or Vancouver?

Toronto has cheaper rent.Toronto charges $1800/month for a city-center 1BR, while Vancouver is $2000/month.

Which city is safer — Toronto or Vancouver?

Vancouver is safer, with a safety index of 78/100 vs 75/100.