| Vancouver is the second most expensive city in | | | | - Muffin: $2.25 to $3 |
| Canada after Toronto. However Vancouver rarely | | | | - Burger meal deal: $6 to $7.50 |
| ranks in the top 50 of worldwide city surveys. | | | | - Pizza slice: From $1.50 |
| Overseas visitors will find Vancouver much cheaper | | | | - Bottled pop/soft drink: $1.90 to $2.50 |
| than all the main European and Asian cities and better | | | | - Bottled juice: $2.20 - $2.50 |
| value than popular American destinations such as | | | | - Bottled water: $1.20 to $1.50 |
| New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. | | | | - Six-pack of cheap brand beer: $11 to $13 |
| A strong Canadian dollar means higher prices for | | | | - Six-pack of micro-brew beer: $13 to $17 |
| visitors but unless you are planning to buy a house in | | | | The cost of travel in Vancouver |
| Vancouver, prices for most things are moderate. | | | | Public transit is cheap in Vancouver. One transit ticket |
| Accommodation rates in Vancouver | | | | is good for use on buses, the SeaBus and SkyTrain |
| After your flight, accommodation will be the priciest | | | | and you can use the same ticket within a single zone |
| part of your trip. Staying downtown is the most | | | | for 90 minutes. If you plan to do a lot of travel by |
| expensive option when staying in Vancouver but it is | | | | public transit, buy a book of FareSaver tickets to |
| also the most convenient. You'll cut down on travel | | | | save money. |
| costs and food and travel expenses aren't much | | | | - One zone travel: $2.50 |
| more expensive than in the surrounding cities and | | | | - Two zone travel: $3.75 |
| suburbs. | | | | - DayPass (all zones) $9 |
| Like most places the accommodation prices | | | | - One zone FareSaver tickets (10): $21 |
| sky-rocket in the summer and the best deals to be | | | | - Two zone FareSaver tickets (10): $31.50 |
| had are from October to April. All accommodation | | | | Vancouver Taxis |
| prices quoted below are the peak season rates and | | | | Short trips across town (5km) in light traffic will cost |
| include taxes. | | | | just under $15 including a tip. |
| - Hostels (dormitories): $35 a night | | | | Gas Gas prices in British Columbia are more expensive |
| - Hostels (private rooms): $80 to $100 a night | | | | than cities in eastern provinces. Prices at the pump |
| - Bed & breakfasts: $160 to $300 a night | | | | are much cheaper than in Europe but around 25% |
| - Three-star hotels: $180 to $250 a night | | | | more than the United States. Over the last 3 years, |
| - Five-star plus luxury: $400 plus a night | | | | prices have yo-yoed between $1.05 a litre to $1.45. |
| When looking for a room make sure you add the tax | | | | Entertainment in Vancouver |
| and service fees (which are about 15% of the basic | | | | - Cinema tickets: $9 to $12 |
| room rate) before you make a booking. | | | | - Galleries & museums: $10 to $20 |
| Food | | | | - Other visitor attractions: $12 to $28 |
| If money is tight, it is possible to eat out in | | | | Outdoor equipment rental |
| Vancouver for $30 a day without resorting to fast | | | | It's easy to enjoy the outdoors in Vancouver. There |
| food value meals. But if you want to live a little, a | | | | are several bike and in-line skate rentals close to |
| budget of $40 to $50 a day is more realistic | | | | Stanley Park and kayak hire is available at Deep |
| A coffee and a muffin from a coffee shop will set | | | | Cove, Granville Island and Sunset Beach and Jericho |
| you back about $7 for breakfast. Vancouver's | | | | Beach during the summer. |
| numerous sushi restaurants offer lunch specials and | | | | - Bike rental: $17 to $40 for a half day |
| bento boxes for under $10 and lots of cafes offer | | | | - Inline skate rental: From $5 an hour |
| soup and a sandwich for around the same price. In | | | | - Kayaks rental: $30 to $38 for two hours |
| the evening you can enjoy a main course at a good | | | | Taxes |
| ethnic restaurant for under $15. Alcohol is expensive | | | | The BC sales tax of 12% is applied to most goods |
| and a beer or wine with your meal will boost your bill | | | | and services. |
| significantly. | | | | Tipping |
| - Small cappuccino: $3 to $3.50 | | | | The standard tip rate is 15% for taxis, bars and |
| - Small latte: $3 to $3.50 | | | | restaurants. |