Can You Survive on $1000 in Vancouver?

[@JJMcCullough]

This made me self conscious about how much cheaper I could be.

[@jacoballen9425]

Legit same. Love your videos too by the way!

[@AdamJBell]

@@jacoballen9425 we do love JJ's content !

[@dantheman909]

This video proves that a person could easily live on minimum wage in Vancouver, especially if they worked full-time min wage or 2 part time jobs.

[@tomiesto240]

@@dantheman909 *survive ... lmao @ 'live'

[@chronometer9931]

@@dantheman909 "easily" no it doesn't and I'd be careful about the claims in the video, especially about rentals. It was likely a scam add. You're going to need a bunch of roomies, good luck with that lol

[@westendgirl444]

I used to live in the West End. Since I worked in the neighborhood, I didn't need a car and walked almost everywhere. Occasionally I used my Compass card to take the bus and skytrain. I cut down on meat, eggs, juice, and alcohol and I found I didnt miss any of those things. I shopped at No Frills and used my PC points to pay for my groceries, which always cost under $100. I bought my furniture at second-hand stores. For fun, I hung out at the beach, went to street festivals, tried different restaurants, and visited friends in other neighborhoods. That's how I was able to survive living in Vancouver on a budget.

[@kamalberrada4547]

Pretty good startegy to save ill bé coming very soon to Vancouver ; and i dont know nobody there

[@harry12]

trying different restaurants are gonna cost a lot more than cooking

[@sofiaderceville]

It always astounds me how expensive Vancouver has gotten. You went over the budget, and didn't even add snacks, or other essentials that need to be bought on a semi-regular basis like toilet paper, shampoo, dish soap, toothpaste.

[@sherai55]

Thanks for the video! Crazy how expensive Vancouver is. It would be really interesting if you went through this again for a two working parents at minimum wage vs living wage (defined by the city of Vancouver at over $20/hr).

[@Ahsukesuke]

Where do you live, and how much does a condo cost? I'm born / raised in Van.... Getting priced out 😑

[@nimitshah4888]

Nice video. But you forget to mention about MSP health plan which is 75 $CAD and also you calculated transport for one way which is 73.5$. x 2 to return back home i.e. 147$( there are monthly plan also available) .

[@MsYolost]

Yes, but with a part-time job you might not need to use public transportation every day

[@lizethwong381]

@@MsYolost i’m part time and it takes me 2 busses to get to work so 4 different transportations a day, i have to get montly pass

[@chronometer9931]

@@lizethwong381 You would save a lot of money by picking up a used bike. Then use the saved money to save up for a scooter or ebike so you don't have to pedal so much or at all. Then you're only transport costs would be electricity. With things being so tight we really need to think outside the box

[@focusedeye]

I' BC born and have been living in Metro Vancouver since 1984. My MSP has been included in my yearly income taxes for at least a year now. What is this CAD$75 monthly MSP you're referencing?

[@marcomesuraca3823]

Hey Adam! I hope you're doing well and you spent nice holidays :) It's always a pleasure to watch your videos especially for people like me want to move to Canada. Sounds like a great compromise if you make the right choices and you have a good job!

[@Sim-Sim20]

A shared room in Vancouver is like minimum $1200 now!

[@themuesgoto3384]

“No avocado around here” 🤣🤣 Pretty accurate!

[@Wambuimkimani]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ivanfranco7972]

With the transport i would rather multiply it times two since you would be using the same transport to go back home

[@marlak4203]

So glad you caught that too. That's what I was saying it had to be dbled. So this is WAY over the budget. I wonder if its common for folks to work more than one job and/or have gig jobs on the side?

[@RandomPlaceHolderName]

He multiplied by 30 though. You won't be commuting every day of the month. 20h work a week, that could be 4 5h shifts a week, 8x2.45 is $20, four weeks, $80. Add another $20 for random trips, that's $100. Not far off his $70. But frankly, this is Vancouver, main reason to live there as a Canadian is the mild weather so get a cheap bicycle. Good for the heart, reducing stress and it burns calories.

[@rexl143]

You might need to double the transit cost as you have to pay again when going home unless you're still within 1.5 hr of free transfer, which is unlikely. For students, they might need to go to campus 3-5 times a week. But with the premise of this video of doing part time job to make $1000/month, you might need to pay transit fare again to get to work. At this point, it's easier just to get 1 zone monthly pass (assuming it's 1 zone), which is just around $102

[@lesgibson969]

Since I'm vegan my food price will be lower than that hahah. Thanks dude really helpful video.

[@salvadorsanchez950]

It’s a nice approach but finding a rental under 700 will be far away and for sure you will need a 3-zone compass card to travel to school and work and back home. That will be 180 CAD 😖😖 definitely you need a job over minimum wage, I have made well with a part time paying 22 an hour.

[@skaterboy-cz9wj]

Isn't there a Walmart on Grandview Hwy or just off and it is just in Vancouver (not Burnaby)

[@DeGoya]

how expensive is it in the rest of BC? like Vernon, Prince Rubert, Masset, Victoria, Salmon Arm etc.

[@gskebk]

Victoria might be expensive because it’s the capital of BC.

[@RandomPlaceHolderName]

@@gskebk It's also expensive because it's on an island. Everything is ferried in.

[@chronometer9931]

Everything is expensive in BC now

[@Shao-wen_Wu]

Survival mode... I like that description haha

[@shroui3085]

I pay for rent 550 including utilities not in Vancouver and my college gives me a student compass card which cost 46 dollar per month and I pay 40 dollar for 25 gb and unlimited calls and messages and I pay around 150-200 for groceries so it is a bit more than 800 for me and yes I am earning 1000-1100 per month

[@patricktracy7940]

Excellent as usual Adam. The one cost factor one has to consider if say you choose Edmonton or Winnipeg to live in would be the almost absolute necessity of good, reliable transportation since the weather and larger land mass to cover really negate daily reliance of public transportation. So factor in 500 to 1000 monthly for safe reliable transportation including gas, registration and insurance.

[@sebastiantesta4780]

where do you live?

[@shroui3085]

@@sebastiantesta4780 New Westminster

[@robertaworrall6863]

Who is your phone plan with? That’s awesome, thanks for sharing!

[@crazyone2112]

Would you be okay connecting via Instagram or something? I had a few more questions regarding the housing

[@MarkSamuelsOfficial]

Great video bud!

[@Jeroen74]

Luckily healthcare is free in Canada. In the USA you'd be out of luck I'd guess. Over here in The Netherlands mandatory health insurance is $150-ish/person. But if you make this little money there are state benefits for both rent and health insurance so that helps.

[@robocop581]

Healthcare is not free in Canada. You think it's free but it's paid for by your very high taxes.

[@christenpark199]

@@awesomedude4428 until you lose the job...

[@RandomPlaceHolderName]

@@robocop581 Free in this case means it isn't coming directly out of your pockets. And at 12k a year, you barely pay income tax.

[@chronometer9931]

Healthcare in Canada is garbage!!! More like pretend healthcare. Also the quality is droping like crazy. In the US there are programs to help people that can't afford healthcare, I notice people neglect to mention that. This also depends on where you are, the farther you are from a major city the worse the problem gets and by major, I mean over 1 million people. This was a problem before the pandemic that only got worse!

[@mauiswift6391]

It’s not the greatest healthcare either. Hence, you get what you pay for.

[@natalieelizabeth7877]

internet is about 100 dollars a month, its is really expensive to live here. If people are coming from the US, they would be shocked at the prices for everything. Food is about 100 dollars a week, and that is living cheap, but not junk food.

[@alexmader7930]

I lived in Vancouver for 7 years while I went to school. Beautiful city, but I left as soon as I graduated. The ridiculously high cost of living, constant construction noise, and bougie people turned me off from the place. Everyone there's justification for living there was that "it's Vancouver" as though the city were synonymous with paradise. Just a lot of hype imo. Tons of recent grads refusing to work for the man, trying to make it as influencers. Your standard of living in Van will depend on where you live and how deeply you are willing to sacrifice. For example, I've lived in Kerrisdale in three separate places. In the worst example, there were 5 of us in a basement suite. No fire escape and the windows had bars. One of the bedrooms didn't even have a window, like a giant closet. Landlord was no help because they lived in Shanghai - I am not even kidding. The summer before I had moved in, the landlord had rented the entire house out to a dozen young German tourists. $750 a pop. Mind you this was a Tudor heritage home in Kerrisdale. But as far as cities go, you can't beat Vancouver. If I had to live in a "big" city, Vancouver would be the one. Now I'm happy as can be in my small town on Vancouver Island.

[@mauiswift6391]

You summed this up nicely.

[@momenttom4969]

what website are you using here at 1.41 to check for rentals?

[@chrisjameszayachkowski3056]

You can do it if you can get by without eating. I mean who needs to eat anyways?

[@countroshculla]

Very interesting. So a college student or someone with minimum wage and knows what to select can still live there. It would be squeaking by the seat of their pants. Love the video Adam.

[@alexjn405]

Its funny how what seems normal where I live is seen as low budget where you live 😅 I guess I could live there with 1k and not care that much

[@jasonfrodoman1316]

There is zero chance you can do it on $1k. Unless maybe you lived in a commune.

[@therealoneiguess]

Love your videos as always🔥💎💙

[@gitgit4]

Do you need to pay tax when you only work 20 hours a week with minimum wage?

[@dylanpikey42]

Vancouver is my dream vacation!!!!

[@urbanwarchief]

I'm a mainlander and I always get told its impossible. One day I'll get a ship over there and sail off

[@ComidaLatinaVegana]

Nice video, great info!

[@hookedmediacarstech1419]

Vancouver is a lot better than Toronto but expensive

[@dangil125]

If your employment income is 1000$ then you theoretically qualify for 300-400$ in income assistance each month.

[@dangil125]

I pull just over 30k after taxes living in Burnaby. It's not a lot here

[@samiulislamdurjoy9416]

Is it possible right now during war

[@NiccRoyale]

Looks like I’m getting a box to live in, a bike, and a flip phone

[@chronometer9931]

If you put your home on the bike then you can work for DoorDash and use the flip to handle orders. Now you have a Job too and the best part is your home is always right there. Looking for the bright side 😎

[@karoisiorho4495]

I love your channel!!!!!

[@yoners3555]

This stressed me out and im not even going to vancouver or planning to get a minimum wage job there😭

[@ariffnordin4481]

Me too. That's why I am planning to live to another city hopefully in the future 🙏 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKPPfqJsbt1pr8U

[@Desperoro]

Key is not live exactly in Vancouver city, but in Vancouver metro area or little further like Abotsford or White rock, even Squamish is cheaper

[@DJBZZITO]

but why would I need a wifi, doesn't; that come included w the rent and the water, electricity bills?

[@westendgirl444]

No, not all buildings in Vancouver provide wifi.

[@robertwinston2519]

Fantastic work 🇦🇺👍

[@magiccouponsREAL]

1GB for $25 wow I pay £6 for 4GB in the UK why is it so extortionate

[@dmg9963]

I pay 4usd for 20 gb in UA 😅 and thinking how to escape...

[@matheusortunes4923]

Can this be a lot cheaper living in North Vancouver?

[@AtTheHandle]

But if you live here you can find good employment and buy an rv or something

[@ileanavelazquez6795]

I think these are pretty unrealistic numbers and living actually to those numbers would be a crappy lifestyle and where do you leave clothing?, certainly uncomfortably

[@johnmueller8408]

Don't forget to add in INFLATION. It is skyrocketing food prices. Two bags of groceries is now close to $130. WOW !! EH?

[@BoxerboyTech]

Cool video keep it up 👍

[@Naufal-sq3oo]

that's just too ridiculous $25CAD/month for only 1 gigs 😂

[@Naufal-sq3oo]

and also, you still be able to watch 4K youtube even in 20-25 Mbps, I tried it once

[@DeGoya]

yea, they have the most expensive cellphone plans in the world

[@tarunsheladiya1732]

Dude that's just insanely high we Indians pay $40/year and we get 2 GB per day 😂😛

[@geman741]

1:16 thats why I buy rather than rent

[@Dwightstjohn-fo8ki]

When the west end downtown was mainly rentals in the eighties (condo's were pretty much the higher end of the market) you could date women your own age with their own jobs, place, car, and money. Not today. Too bad, as there were so many other cheap events going on; today a ticket to Science World costs a big red one: Fifty dollars?? No. End of an era, but no place is what is was forty years ago, or more.

[@germancamacho3944]

I spent 600 dollars a month just food for one person , I can’t imagine to live on 1000 dollars ,

[@SheebaElite]

you didnt add drinks, like water, coffee , juice, milk

[@chronometer9931]

Poor people can't afford those niceties. Also drink free water

[@manishmkt]

Great work buddy. BUT I have few questions just for curiosity. 1- Who is the best/good service provider (SIM) in Vancouver? 2 - Is the bike insurance lower than car? 3 - Can you survive in SURREY with $1K?

[@geman741]

for 2. I'm assuming a motorcycle and yes it is cheaper but depending on your years of driving and your record in general (accidents, claims, fault/nofault), it may not be that much cheaper. Also depends on how old your bike and car is and also what kinds of insurance you have added on. Theres lots of factors involved to really see the final cost but generally, it is cheaper

[@manishmkt]

@@geman741 Thanks. I appreciate it.

[@Raha-my7tj]

Fact: This is the reality of our part-timers.

[@Themoviechannel16]

wow awesome am impressed

[@benreicker3789]

Is Vancouver safe

[@chronometer9931]

No where in BC is safe anymore lol

[@Karansingh-bv5vv]

Fuking msp for international students 75$

[@megastudiohandle]

You won't get Novus internet in the trash basement suit you found. You would also need to pay for 2-3 zone transit ticket to commute from that basement suit. You won't be able to buy food for a day at No Frills for $5, because chicken alone costs more than that. You also didn't include cost of any hygiene products. You also didn't include sales tax on everything you buy. I hate videos like that because they mislead people.

[@iki0o]

"Dindin" 👏🏻

[@gamerxplay-101]

So when he said SURVIVE, he really meant survive

[@234rt9]

hey!

[@picklejuice444]

7:26 me watching this video in 360p Yeap

[@SogDough]

No. No you cannot

[@malx1289]

Its much worse now

[@richardwang4690]

If you don’t eat meat you will save more

[@littleripper312]

The question is can you live in Vancouver for 2k/month or actually even at 4k you'll be spending all of it on bills lmao.

[@arshpreetsingh341]

Hey buddy thanks for this video but I am still waiting for your reply over Instagram 🙂

[@chronometer9931]

I think you're going to be waiting a long time lol

[@phantom2890]

Damn 🥲 hopefully I get through this at school