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Cost of living in Surrey
Rent, everyday prices and the gross salary you may need to cover living costs in Surrey.
One person, a month
CAD 1,578
Living costs excluding rent
Family of four, a month
CAD 5,494
Living costs excluding rent
One-bedroom rent, centre
CAD 2,029
A month
Gross salary, one person
CAD 48,000
to cover living costs in Surrey
Surrey's cost of living at a glance
Surrey is among the more expensive cities in Canada but among the less expensive cities in North America. The estimated monthly costs for a single person in Surrey are CAD 1,578, excluding rent. Living costs for a family of four are CAD 5,494 a month, excluding rent.
A single person in Surrey may need a gross salary of at least CAD 48,000 a year to cover estimated living costs, renting a one-bedroom apartment outside the centre and saving nothing.
One person's monthly costs
Numbeo household estimate in CAD, with the rent of a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre
Source: Numbeo, 1 June 2026.
How Surrey compares
One person's monthly costs in Surrey, excluding rent, are 4.2% higher than in the typical city in Canada and 24.6% higher than in the typical city worldwide.
Where Surrey ranks
In Canada
23rd of 67
One person's monthly costs including rent, most expensive first.
In North America
225th of 418
Cities in North America with a Numbeo estimate, most expensive first.
Worldwide
80th percentile
Costs the same as or more than 80% of 1,942 cities: a relatively expensive city.
One-bedroom rent, centre
22nd of 67
Cities in Canada, most expensive first.
Monthly costs against the typical city
- Surrey
- Typical national city
- Typical city worldwide
Tap a line or a table row to read its three amounts.
| Monthly cost | Surrey | Typical national city | Typical city worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | CAD 2,029 | CAD 1,908 +6.3% | CAD 1,043 +94.5% |
| Groceries | CAD 494 | CAD 500 −1.2% | CAD 395 +25.2% |
| Eating out | CAD 244 | CAD 265 −8.0% | CAD 222 +9.9% |
| Transport | CAD 157 | CAD 96.96 +62.2% | CAD 56.18 +180.0% |
| Utilities | CAD 331 | CAD 289 +14.7% | CAD 245 +34.9% |
| Leisure | CAD 88.14 | CAD 87.68 +0.5% | CAD 87.04 +1.3% |
| Total excluding rent | CAD 1,578 | CAD 1,514 +4.2% | CAD 1,266 +24.6% |
| Total including rent | CAD 3,607 | CAD 3,376 +6.8% | CAD 2,350 +53.5% |
Typical = the median of 67 cities in Canada and 1,942 cities worldwide.
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Explore prices in Surrey
The average price for each item, and the range from the lowest to the highest price people have reported.
Renting in Surrey
Surrey is the 22nd most expensive city in Canada for a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre. The closest-priced city in Canada is Waterloo.
A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre typically costs CAD 2,029 a month.
Outside the centre, a one-bedroom apartment typically costs CAD 1,598 a month.
A one-bedroom apartment in the centre is around 27% more expensive to rent than one outside the centre.
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment in the city centre Monthly rent | CAD 2,029 | CAD 1,857– |
| 1-bed apartment outside the centre Monthly rent | CAD 1,598 | CAD 1,341– |
| 3-bed apartment in the city centre Monthly rent | CAD 3,937 | CAD 3,301– |
| 3-bed apartment outside the centre Monthly rent | CAD 3,102 | CAD 2,785– |
| Price per m² in the city centre | CAD 13,989 | CAD 9,283– |
| Price per m² outside the centre | CAD 12,415 | CAD 8,251– |
Cost of everyday items in Surrey
Groceries in Surrey cost about the same as the average for Canada, while eating out is around 6% cheaper than the country average.
A litre of milk typically costs CAD 3.58.
A 500g loaf of fresh white bread typically costs CAD 3.09.
A pack of 20 cigarettes typically costs CAD 20.63.
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Milk, 1 litre | CAD 3.58 | CAD 1.63– |
| Fresh white bread, 500g | CAD 3.09 | CAD 2.05– |
| Eggs, 12 large | CAD 4.92 | CAD 3.09– |
| Local cheese, 1kg | CAD 14.43 | CAD 10.31– |
| Chicken fillets, 1kg | CAD 15.21 | CAD 9.28– |
| Beef round, 1kg | CAD 29.23 | CAD 15.46– |
| Apples, 1kg | CAD 4.71 | CAD 2.05– |
| Oranges, 1kg | CAD 4.26 | CAD 2.94– |
| Potatoes, 1kg | CAD 3.76 | CAD 2.06– |
| Lettuce, 1 head | CAD 2.96 | CAD 1.53– |
| White rice, 1kg | CAD 6.15 | CAD 3.06– |
| Tomatoes, 1kg | CAD 4.40 | CAD 3.09– |
| Bananas, 1kg | CAD 1.90 | CAD 1.55– |
| Onions, 1kg | CAD 3.03 | CAD 2.06– |
| Water, 1.5 litre bottle | CAD 2.57 | CAD 1.55– |
| Mid-range bottle of wine | CAD 20.63 | CAD 12.37– |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 litre bottle | CAD 3.64 | CAD 2.06– |
| Imported beer, 0.33 litre bottle | CAD 4.61 | CAD 2.06– |
| Cigarettes, 20 pack | CAD 20.63 | CAD 16.50– |
Eating out in Surrey
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | CAD 25.79 | CAD 15.46– |
| Three-course meal for two | CAD 82.52 | CAD 67.04– |
| Fast food combo meal | CAD 15.46 | CAD 12.16– |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 litre draught | CAD 8.51 | CAD 6.19– |
| Imported beer, 0.33 litre bottle | CAD 8.76 | CAD 7.22– |
| Soft drink, 0.33 litre bottle | CAD 3.02 | CAD 2.06– |
| Water, 0.33 litre bottle | CAD 2.33 | CAD 1.55– |
| Cappuccino | CAD 5.34 | CAD 3.09– |
Transport in Surrey
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| One-way public transport ticket | CAD 3.82 | CAD 3.09– |
| Monthly public transport pass | CAD 157 | CAD 110– |
| Gasoline, 1 litre | CAD 1.78 | CAD 1.56– |
| Taxi start | CAD 3.86 | CAD 3.86–CAD 3.86 |
| Taxi, per km | CAD 2.25 | CAD 2.25–CAD 2.25 |
| Taxi waiting, 1 hour | CAD 40.16 | CAD 40.16– |
| Volkswagen Golf, new | CAD 40,824 | CAD 40,824–CAD 40,824 |
| Toyota Corolla sedan, new | CAD 27,122 | CAD 25,951– |
Utilities in Surrey
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment Monthly | CAD 269 | CAD 206– |
| Broadband internet Monthly | CAD 93.56 | CAD 51.58– |
| Mobile phone plan Monthly | CAD 53.87 | CAD 36.10– |
How is Surrey for families?
A family of four with two adults and two children may need a gross household income of CAD 132,000 a year in Surrey, excluding childcare costs.
Private preschool or kindergarten typically costs CAD 1,263 a month.
A three-bedroom apartment in the city centre typically costs CAD 3,937 a month.
Surrey scores 35/100 on Numbeo's safety index.
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Family of four, excluding rent Monthly, Numbeo household estimate | CAD 5,494 | Not applicable |
| Family of four, including rent Monthly, Numbeo household estimate | CAD 9,432 | Not applicable |
| Private preschool or kindergarten Monthly | CAD 1,263 | CAD 1,238– |
| International primary school Annual | CAD 17,534 | CAD 17,534–CAD 17,534 |
Leisure and clothing in Surrey
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Gym membership Monthly | CAD 50.94 | CAD 15.46– |
| Tennis court rental, 1 hour | CAD 37.19 | CAD 25.79– |
| Cinema ticket | CAD 18.57 | CAD 16.50– |
| Jeans | CAD 80.65 | CAD 36.10– |
| Summer dress from a chain store | CAD 88.95 | CAD 25.79– |
| Nike running shoes | CAD 143 | CAD 80.46– |
| Men's leather business shoes | CAD 129 | CAD 56.73– |
Source: Numbeo, 1 June 2026.
What salary do I need to live in Surrey?
By combining Numbeo's living-cost estimates with the tax rates in Canada, we can estimate the gross salary you would need to live in Surrey. Use the calculator below to see how much you would need to live in Surrey, and where your money goes.
Recommended gross salary
CAD 48,327
Needed to support 1 adult and no children in Surrey, living in a one-bedroom apartment outside the centre.
- Take-home pay
- CAD 38,106
- Living costs
- CAD 38,106
- Tax and contributions
- CAD 10,221
Where your salary goes
- Living costsCAD 38,10678.9%
- Income tax and contributionsCAD 10,22121.1%
| Operator | Item | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | CAD 48,327 | |
| − | Income tax and contributions | CAD 10,221 |
| = | Take-home pay | CAD 38,106 |
| − | Rent | CAD 19,171 |
| − | Groceries | CAD 5,927 |
| − | Eating out | CAD 2,930 |
| − | Transport | CAD 1,887 |
| − | Utilities | CAD 3,971 |
| − | Leisure | CAD 1,058 |
| − | Other estimated costs | CAD 3,162 |
| = | Left over: savings target | CAD 0 |
CAD 48,327 gross salary modelled as one employment income gives a 21.1% effective tax rate and CAD 10,221 estimated deductions a year. Use our salary tax calculator for a more detailed estimate.
What the estimate includes
- Rent for your housing choice and Numbeo's household living costs for your household size
- National income tax for 2026
- Employee social contributions, simplified
What it doesn't include
- Regional, state or local income tax
- Joint filing, partner income and household allowances
- Age, pension, expat-regime or special-residency rules
- Bonuses, benefits and other income
- Child care or school unless you choose it
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How each cost is worked out
Rent. The selected one-bedroom apartment outside the centre in Surrey costs an estimated CAD 1,598 per month. CAD 1,598 per month × 12 months = CAD 19,171 a year.
Groceries. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in Surrey spends an estimated CAD 494 on groceries per month. CAD 494 per month × 12 months = CAD 5,927 a year.
Eating out. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in Surrey spends an estimated CAD 244 on eating out per month. CAD 244 per month × 12 months = CAD 2,930 a year.
Transport. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in Surrey spends an estimated CAD 157 on transport per month. CAD 157 per month × 12 months = CAD 1,887 a year.
Utilities. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in Surrey spends an estimated CAD 331 on utilities per month. CAD 331 per month × 12 months = CAD 3,971 a year.
Leisure. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in Surrey spends an estimated CAD 88.14 on leisure per month. CAD 88.14 per month × 12 months = CAD 1,058 a year.
Other estimated costs. Numbeo's household estimate for miscellaneous costs: this may include things like clothing, shoes and entertainment costs. CAD 263 per month × 12 months = CAD 3,162 a year.
See the prices behind each category · How living costs and salaries are calculated
Tax estimate assumptions
Tax year 2026. One resident employee and one employment income are assumed. Federal tax only, effective from January 1, 2026. Lowest bracket rate reduced to 14% (from 14.5% in 2025). Thresholds indexed by 2%. Excludes Provincial/Territorial tax.
Important
This calculator gives an estimate of the income needed to cover living costs. It is not tax, legal or financial advice. It uses Numbeo prices as of 1 June 2026, Canada's tax rules for 2026 and Wise exchange rates of 21 October 2026, and models one employment income. Check your figures with the salary tax calculator or the official rules in PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries / CRA.
Figures for 1 adult, outside the centre, no savings target.
Cost of living in Surrey: common questions
Is Surrey expensive to live in?
Surrey is among the more expensive cities in Canada but among the less expensive cities in North America.
A single person spends about CAD 1,578 a month excluding rent, against CAD 1,514 in the typical city in Canada (the median of 67 cities, Numbeo, as of 1 June 2026).
Worldwide, Surrey costs the same as or more than 80% of the 1,942 cities with a Numbeo household estimate, which makes it a relatively expensive city.
What salary do you need to live in Surrey?
A single person may need a gross salary of at least CAD 48,000 a year to cover estimated living costs in Surrey, renting a one-bedroom apartment outside the centre and saving nothing.
This is an estimate from Numbeo prices as of 1 June 2026 and Canada's tax rules for 2026. Use the salary calculator to add your household, housing and a savings target.
How much is rent in Surrey?
A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre typically costs CAD 2,029 a month, and CAD 1,598 outside the centre, according to Numbeo averages as of 1 June 2026.
A three-bedroom apartment costs about CAD 3,937 a month in the centre and CAD 3,102 outside it.
Surrey is the 22nd most expensive city in Canada for a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre.
How much does a family spend in Surrey?
A family of four spends about CAD 5,494 a month on living costs excluding rent, or CAD 9,432 including rent, according to Numbeo's household estimate as of 1 June 2026.
With two adults earning and a three-bedroom home outside the centre, the household may need a gross income of CAD 132,000 a year, excluding childcare costs.
Private preschool or kindergarten typically costs CAD 1,263 a month per child.
How does Surrey compare with Canada's other cities?
Surrey ranks 23rd of 67 cities in Canada for one person's monthly costs including rent, where 1st is the most expensive.
Excluding rent, one person's costs are 4.2% more than in the typical city in Canada.
Where this data comes from
- Living costs and prices
- Numbeo, snapshot of 1 June 2026
- Exchange rates
- Wise mid-market rates, 21 October 2026
- Tax rules
- Expatica salary tax calculator, Canada 2026
- Locations and population
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 1 October 2026
- Regions for continent ranks
- UN M49 regions
Important
All amounts are indicative estimates, not quotes or financial advice. Numbeo's prices are reported by users, so coverage and recency vary by city: check rents and prices locally before you commit to a move.
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How living costs and salaries are calculated
- Your household size (adults and children, one to six people) picks Numbeo's household estimate for groceries, eating out, transport, utilities, leisure and rent.
- Rent is replaced by the price of a one-bedroom apartment (one or two people) or a three-bedroom apartment (three or more), in or outside the centre. A flatshare, for one adult without children, is a third of a three-bedroom home.
- "Other estimated costs" is Numbeo's household total less the named categories, not a separately reported price. Where a total is below its own categories, we use the categories, and a larger household's costs other than rent are never lower than a smaller household's.
- Child care and school are optional: preschool uses the city's monthly price for each child, international primary school its annual fee spread over 12 months. Children's ages, eligibility and public provision are not modelled.
- The salary is the gross income that leaves these costs, plus your savings target, after tax under Expatica's rules for Canada (2026). One adult has one employment income; two adults are two earners splitting it evenly, with no joint filing or household allowances. What the tax model covers is listed with the result.
- Numbeo's figures are in US dollars, converted with one set of Wise mid-market rates. Without them, amounts stay in US dollars and no salary is estimated.
How cities are compared and matched
- A typical city is the median of one person's monthly costs across the 67 cities in Canada in this guide and across the 1,942 cities worldwide with a Numbeo household estimate. Each row is its own median, so the rows do not add up.
- Ranks put the most expensive city first, and equal estimates share a rank. The worldwide percentile is the share of those 1,942 cities whose one-person monthly total, rent included, is the same or lower than Surrey's.
- Nearby cities are places in this guide, possibly across a border, by straight-line distance between GeoNames location points.
- Comparable cities are in the same GeoNames population band (under 100,000, 100,000–499,999, 500,000–999,999, or 1 million and above; a neighbouring band, labelled, when a band has too few countries), one per country, outside Canada and not already listed as nearby. Population years and boundaries vary, so the bands are rough size guides.
- The match score compares a single person's costs excluding rent and the rent of a central one-bedroom apartment. For each, we divide the lower city's price by the higher; the score is the square root of the two ratios multiplied together, × 100. If both prices are 80% of the other city's, the match is 80%; if both are twice as high, 50%. It measures how close the costs are, not which city is cheaper or how alike they are to live in.