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Is Toronto more expensive than Vancouver?

Is it more expensive to live in Toronto or Vancouver? Toronto and Vancouver are both considered expensive cities to live in due to the high cost of housing and daily expenses. Although, Toronto is more expensive than Vancouver in terms of utility bills, groceries and rent prices.



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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.

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According to Expatistan.com, a website that crowdsources data on consumer prices from cities around the world, Toronto wins on cost, with prices overall about 8 per cent higher than they are in Vancouver.

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Vancouver is the ideal tourist destination for nature lovers because it offers many scenic activities despite being an urban and dense city. Meanwhile, Toronto offers many shopping choices and lively and fun nightlife. But you can still enjoy many places and exhibits for families.

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Toronto has been ranked among the top 100 most expensive cities to live around the world. Results from the 2023 Mercer Cost of Living Survey were released Wednesday, which ranked 227 cities around the world based on affordability.

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Vancouver is a bustling seaport on the west coast of Canada, located in the beautiful and epic province of British Columbia. This major Canadian city is beloved by visitors and locals alike, featuring incredible scenery, myriad activities, abundant nature, and diverse culture.

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In Canada, Vancouver outranks Toronto to take the top spot as the country's most walkable city, with a score of 78 thanks to top neighbourhoods like the downtown core, West End and Strathcona. Toronto edged out Montreal with just one point (71 versus 70 respectively).

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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.

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