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London vs Vancouver

Vancouver runs about 13% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 510 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Downtown Eastside, Vancouver during coronavirus pandemic
Vancouver
$3,541/month · Canada
GoToVan from Vancouver, Canada · CC BY 2.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Vancouver monthly
$3,541
Index 55 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-13%
Vancouver relative to London
Rent gap
$500
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonVancouver
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Vancouver $2,100. Cheaper in Vancouver.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Vancouver $774. Cheaper in London.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Vancouver $162. Cheaper in Vancouver.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Vancouver $221. Cheaper in Vancouver.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Vancouver $9.20. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Vancouver $168. Cheaper in Vancouver.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, Vancouver $107. Cheaper in Vancouver.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricLondonVancouver
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD3,541 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6355✓
Housing2,600 USD2,100 USD✓
Utilities267 USD221 USD✓
Food617 USD✓774 USD
Transport282 USD162 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓9 USD
Lifestyle169 USD168 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD6,088 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate28.6%26.9%✓
Left over each month1,902 USD2,547 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓3,300 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD2,100 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD3,700 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD10,500 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/10074/100✓
Healthcare84/10084/100
Air quality60/10084/100✓
Public transport92/100✓70/100
Walkability90/100✓76/100
English proficiency100/100✓96/100
Nightlife94/100✓72/100
Family friendliness72/10082/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps210 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C11°C✓
Summer high23°C23°C
Winter low3°C✓1°C
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h1,930 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓1190 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access90 min15 min✓
CurrencyGBPCAD
Time zoneEurope/LondonAmerica/Vancouver

Vancouver runs about 13% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 510 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Vancouver cheaper?

Vancouver runs about 13% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 510 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Vancouver compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $6,088 in Vancouver, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Vancouver?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Vancouver scores 74 and 84. London averages 12°C against 11°C in Vancouver.