Vancouver pricesTypical travel costs & cost of living in Vancouver
Median prices travelers actually see in Vancouver, in local CAD and US dollars. Use them to plan your daily budget.
Typical prices in Vancouver by category
| Category | Typical (CAD) | Typical (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Food | 10.00 CAD | $6.95 |
| Lodging | 120.00 CAD | $87.65 |
| Attractions | 12.00 CAD | $8.35 |
| Drink | 8.00 CAD | $5.71 |
| Shopping | 6.00 CAD | $4.37 |
What things cost in Vancouver
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| senior or student youth | 20.00 CAD · $13.92 |
| Admission | 18.00 CAD · $12.52 |
| food - for the beer | 10.00 CAD · $7.29 |
| Brunch | 10.00 CAD · $7.21 |
| spicy curry dip | 5.00 CAD · $3.66 |
| dinner | 20.00 CAD · $14.41 |
| Drinks | 6.00 CAD · $4.32 |
| bed in the dorm | 18.00 CAD · $12.52 |
| private room | 75.00 CAD · $54.55 |
| May-Oct | 500.00 CAD · $347.88 |
| lunch specials | 6.00 CAD · $4.18 |
| Mains | 20.00 CAD · $13.92 |
| fancy meal | 8.00 CAD · $5.76 |
| Cheesecake slices | 6.00 CAD · $4.17 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Vancouver expensive for travelers?
- Vancouver prices below show typical (median) costs by category in CAD and USD, so you can judge for your budget.
- How much does food cost in Vancouver?
- See the "Food" row in the table for the typical meal price in Vancouver.
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Prices are medians of crowd-sourced + open-licence observations for travel planning, not official statistics. Actual prices vary by venue and season.