Is Vancouver very expensive?


Is Vancouver very expensive? Vancouver is Canada's second-most expensive city but a bargain globally, according to the latest Mercer Cost of Living survey. The survey, published June 14, ranks 227 cities based on how affordable it is for expats to live and work there.


What is the most unaffordable city in Canada?

British Columbia is Canada's least affordable province, study finds. The downtown Vancouver waterfront is seen in a Shutterstock image. British Columbia is the least affordable province in Canada, and Vancouver is the least affordable city, according to a new analysis.


Is Vancouver the most expensive city in the world?

Toronto is the most expensive city in Canada, outpacing Vancouver in the rankings, according to Mercer. Other Canadian cities that made it to the list are Montreal, Ottawa and Calgary. But all these cities are far from being the most expensive in the world. Globally, Toronto ranks 90th while Vancouver landed at 116th.


Why is Vancouver so unaffordable?

However, Vancouver is often regarded as one of the most expensive cities in Canada and North America due to several factors: High demand and limited supply: Vancouver is a desirable city to live in, attracting a large number of people from around the world.


Is Vancouver the nicest city in the world?

Vancouver ranked 69th best city in world, 4th in Canada Last Updated Nov 28, 2022, 9:12AM PST. The latest ranking of world cities is out, but housing prices in Vancouver continue to play a role when it comes to where it stands in the top 100.