Vancouver, Canada
-28% vs Vancouver avgSurrey is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver, with a cost of living index of 47.1 — that is -28% compared to the Vancouver average. Ranked #24 of 24, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around C$2,047/month, compared to a range of C$2,047 in Surrey to C$3,696 in West Vancouver.
For a typical resident of Surrey, housing takes up roughly 32% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately C$81,885 before tax.
Salaries in Surrey reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 47.1:
After tax and deductions of 29.5% in Canada, take-home pay for someone earning C$81,885 would be roughly C$57,729/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a C$47,827 salary in Surrey, Vancouver (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Surrey would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $35,325 |
| London | GBP | £30,400 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 176,759 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Vancouver | 85.0 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Yaletown | 81.8 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Coal Harbour | 79.8 | 1.22x | +22% |
| Kitsilano | 75.2 | 1.15x | +15% |
| Point Grey | 75.2 | 1.15x | +15% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Surrey, Vancouver to maintain your lifestyle.
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Surrey is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver. It costs about -28% less than the city average, ranking #24 out of 24 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Surrey is well below the Vancouver average. With a multiplier of 0.72x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -28% compared to the city baseline.