Housing
Expat Neighborhoods
Common expat neighborhoods include:
• Gastown
• Coal Harbour
• Granville Island
• South Cambie
• Oakridge
• Strathcona
• Mount Pleasant
• Kensington-Cedar Cottage
• Hastings-Sunrise
Rental Housing Cost
Rental housing cost varies depending on the type, size, and location of the property:
Apartment Average Monthly Rent:
• 1 Bed: 1,500 CAD
• 2 Bed: 2,600 CAD
Local Details
Transportation
Vancouver has an integrated public transportation system made up of buses, SkyTrain, and the SeaBus passenger ferry. The majority of city residents favor public transportation.
Fun Facts
With only 11 days of snow per year on average, Vancouver is the warmest city in Canada.
Approximately 40% of Vancouver’s population is foreign born.
Local Currency
CAD