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Cost of living in British Columbia

Rent, food, transit, phone, childcare, and your rights as a tenant.

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FactValueAs ofSource
British Columbia 2026 rent increase maximum2.3% percent2026-01-01Province of British Columbia, Rent increases
✓ 2026-11-10
British Columbia security deposit rulesMax half of one month's rent (security deposit); separate pet damage deposit up to another half-month allowed; must be returned (with interest) within 15 days of tenancy end or a dispute filed2026-09-07Province of British Columbia, Tenancy deposits and fees
✓ 2026-11-10
TransLink Vancouver adult single fare, cash3.50 CAD2026-07-01TransLink, Pricing and Fare Zones
✓ 2026-11-10
British Columbia tenant board and how to fileResidential Tenancy Branch (RTB); file an Application for Dispute Resolution online, at a Service BC office, or at the RTB office in Burnaby2026-09-08Province of British Columbia, Contact the Residential Tenancy Branch
✓ 2026-11-10

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