Vancouver
Canada
Updated on October 02, 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€2,755.31
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
Buying House
sqm in city center€8,514.00
sqm outside center€6,191.00
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
Demographics
Population 662,000
Metropolitan area population 2,630,000
Metropolitan area —
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