Vancouver is known for its towering mountains, clear waters, mountain range and sprawling parks. The city is a hub for film and TV production, earning it the nickname 'Hollywood North'. Take a walk in the downtown district, Granville Island or hit up Yaletown for some great food spots. And if you fancy some shopping, you'll find great places on Robson Street.
The Good
🎉 Good nightlife
😋 Decent food options
☕ Coffee
👮 Safe
🚌 Good public transport
🌲 Nature
🏞️ Great outdoors
🛍️ Shopping
The Bad
🚘 Traffic
🌧️ Weather
🥶 Cold winters
🤼 Crowded
Living costs
Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Vancouver
Cheapest ()Costliest ()
Canada
27%
more expensive than Canada median
243rd
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
Vancouver is the most expensive place (out of 4) to live in Canada
The average salary in Vancouver is
It's about 98% cheaper to live in Vancouver than it is New York
You can expect to spend around $2,785.70 per month living here
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