💸 Cost of living · British Columbia
Cost of living in North Vancouver (District) 2026
Renting a two-bedroom apartment in North Vancouver (District) costs about $2,733 a month (CMHC, October 2025). That is about 27% of the median household income of $123,000.
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Grocery prices in British Columbia
| Eggs, 1 dozen | $5.71 |
| Milk, 4 litres | $6.23 |
| White bread, 675 grams | $4.04 |
| Ground beef, per kilogram | $18.53 |
| Chicken breasts, per kilogram | $16.65 |
| Bananas, per kilogram | $1.84 |
| Roasted or ground coffee, 340 grams | $9.53 |
| Butter, 454 grams | $5.84 |
Sources: CMHC Rental Market Survey; Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0061-01; Statistics Canada, Table 18-10-0245-01; Statistics Canada, Table 18-10-0001-01; Statistics Canada, Table 18-10-0004-01
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What is the cost of living in North Vancouver (District)?
In North Vancouver (District), the average two-bedroom rent is $2,733 a month and a one-bedroom is $2,350 (CMHC, October 2025). The median household income is $123,000 (2021 Census). Regular gas costs about 209.5¢ a litre.
How much do you need to live in North Vancouver (District)?
A common rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of income on housing. At $2,733 a month for a two-bedroom, that means a household income of about $109,320 a year.