Real 2026 monthly costs for Victoria, British Columbia — rent, food, transit, utilities, and childcare. Then a salary affordability table so you can quickly see if your income covers it.
Single adult / month
$3,250
Family of 4 / month
$7,835
Living wage (single)
$24.04/hr
| Category | Single (1BR) | Couple (1BR) | Family of 4 (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2,700 |
| Groceries | $435 | $805 | $1,392 |
| Transit | $100 | $200 | $200 |
| Utilities | $160 | $184 | $208 |
| Phone | $55 | $55 | $55 |
| Misc | $450 | $720 | $1,080 |
| Childcare (2 kids) | — | — | $2,200 |
| Total / month | $3,250 | $4,014 | $7,835 |
| Salary | Take-home / month | Single | Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,304 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $75,000 | $4,819 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $100,000 | $6,294 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $150,000 | $9,095 | ✅ | ✅ |
"Affords" means take-home covers basic monthly cost — does not include savings, debt, or vacations.
BC's capital. Mild climate year-round, government employer, $10/day childcare. High rents.
Median household income in Victoria: $78,000 (Statistics Canada). Provincial code: BC (British Columbia).
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