Vancouver
British Columbia, Canada
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About Vancouver
largest city in the province of British Columbia, Canada
Data fetched: Nov 8, 2025
Nearest Airports to Vancouver
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Note: Distances are calculated from the city center. Actual travel time may vary based on your location within the city.
Cost of Living & Metrics for: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Metrics last updated: 20/11/2025 @ 14:11
📚 education
International School Cost (Annual)
$20,000
International Schools Available
Number of International Schools
10 number
Public Education Quality
High
💼 employment
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
4000 CAD
Mortgage Interest Rate (%) - 20 Year Fixed
3%
🌍 environment
Air Quality Index (AQI)
30 number
Seasonal Climate Profile
Mild and rainy winters, warm summers
👨👩👧👦 family
Childcare Available
Childcare Cost (Monthly)
1200
Family Friendliness Score
75%
🍔 food drinks
Bread (Loaf)
3 CAD
Cappuccino
4.5 CAD
Domestic Beer
6 CAD
Eggs (Dozen)
4.5 CAD
Imported Beer
7 CAD
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant
20 CAD
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🏥 healthcare
Health Insurance Cost (Monthly for Expats)
300
Healthcare Quality Index
90 number
🏠 housing
1 Bedroom Apartment Rent (Monthly)
2100 CAD
2 Bedroom Apartment Rent (Monthly)
3000 CAD
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre (Monthly)
4500 CAD
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside Centre (Monthly)
3500 CAD
Property Price per Square Meter (City Centre)
13000 CAD
Property Price per Square Meter (Outside Centre)
9500 CAD
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🏗️ infrastructure
Average Internet Speed (Mbps)
150 number
Hospital Available
Internet Quality
High-speed
Road Network Quality
Well-developed
⚖️ legal
Ease of Obtaining Residency/Citizenship
Moderate
🎯 lifestyle
Beach Nearby
Distance to Nearest Beach (km)
3 km
Expat Friendliness Score
85%
Gym Membership (Monthly)
50 CAD
LGBTQ+ Friendliness Score
75%
Safety Rating
75
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🛡️ safety
Petty Crime Rate
Low
Violent Crime Rate
Low
🚗 transport
Bus Ticket (Single)
3 CAD
Gasoline/Petrol (1 liter)
1.5 CAD
Public Transport Monthly Pass
98 CAD
Taxi (1 km, Normal Tariff)
2 CAD
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
4 CAD
⚡ utilities
Basic Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly)
50 CAD
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited Data) - Monthly
75 CAD
Internet (Monthly)
75 CAD
Mobile Phone - Prepaid (1 minute, local)
0.25 CAD
Utilities (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) - Monthly
150 CAD
Monthly Weather Data for: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Avg High
13.8°C
Avg Low
6.8°C
Annual Rainfall
1192mm
Avg Daylight
12.3hrs
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Visa & Immigration Information for: Canada
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Start-up Visa
Since Nov 2025
Self-employed Persons Visa
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Quebec Entrepreneur Program
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Temporary Resident Visa
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Family Sponsorship
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Parent and Grandparent Super Visa
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Quebec Investor Program
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Caregivers Visa
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Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
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Provincial Nominee Program
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Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds
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Refugee and Protected Person Status
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Study Permit
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Temporary Resident Permit
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Permanent Resident Visa
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Visitor Visa
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Work Permit
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Express Entry
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Agri-Food Pilot
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Atlantic Immigration Pilot
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Canadian Experience Class
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Federal Skilled Worker Program
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Federal Skilled Trades Program
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Quebec-selected Skilled Workers Program
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Quebec Experience Class
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Quebec Self-Employed Program
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International Mobility Program
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Global Talent Stream
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International Experience Canada
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