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Food Delivery Price Comparison
Compare the real cost of UberEats, DoorDash, SkipTheDishes, Fantuan, and local delivery in Vancouver — including hidden fees.
$30
$30.00
FREE
$0
$4.50
Restaurant's own delivery. No service fee. Often minimum order $25-30
$30.00
FREE
$1.50
$4.50
Best for Asian restaurants. Lowest fees for Chinese/Korean/Japanese food
+$1.50 more than cheapest
$30.00
FREE
$3.00
$4.50
Skip Plus ($8.99/mo) offers free delivery on $15+
+$3.00 more than cheapest
$30.00
FREE
$4.50
$4.50
Uber One ($9.99/mo) waives delivery fee on $15+ orders
+$4.50 more than cheapest
$30.00
FREE
$4.50
$4.50
DashPass ($11.99/mo) reduces delivery fee to $0 on $15+
+$4.50 more than cheapest
Food Delivery Fees in Vancouver: What You Actually Pay (2026)
The Hidden Cost of Delivery Apps
When you order $30 worth of food on a delivery app, you don't pay $30. Delivery fees, service fees, small order surcharges, and tips can add $8-15 to your total — a 25-50% markup. The exact amount varies dramatically between platforms, which is why comparing before you order can save hundreds of dollars per year.
Platform Comparison at a Glance
| Platform | Delivery Fee | Service Fee | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| UberEats | $3.99–7.99 | ~15% | Widest restaurant selection |
| DoorDash | $3.99–6.99 | ~15% | Fast delivery, good promos |
| SkipTheDishes | $2.99–5.99 | ~10% | Canadian-owned, lower fees |
| Fantuan | $1.99–3.99 | ~5% | Asian food, lowest fees |
| Direct from restaurant | $0–5.00 | $0 | No markup, supports local |
Why Fantuan Is Cheapest for Asian Food
Fantuan (founded in Vancouver) charges only 5% service fee vs 15% on UberEats and DoorDash. For a $30 Asian food order, that's $1.50 vs $4.50 in service fees alone. Fantuan also has the lowest delivery fees ($1.99-3.99) and the largest selection of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese restaurants in Metro Vancouver — including many that aren't available on other platforms.
Subscription Plans: Worth It?
If you order delivery 3+ times per week, subscription plans save money. Uber One ($9.99/mo) waives delivery on $15+ orders. DashPass ($11.99/mo) offers $0 delivery on $15+. Skip Plus ($8.99/mo) provides free delivery on $15+. Break-even is typically 3-4 orders per month.
Example: $30 Chinese Food Order in Richmond
You want to order $30 CAD of dim sum from a Richmond restaurant. Here is what you would pay on each platform with a 12% tip and 4km delivery distance:
- Fantuan: $30 + $2.99 delivery + $1.50 service (5%) + $1.50 GST + $4.20 tip = $40.19 CAD
- SkipTheDishes: $30 + $4.49 delivery + $3.00 service (10%) + $1.50 GST + $4.20 tip = $43.19 CAD
- DoorDash: $30 + $5.49 delivery + $4.50 service (15%) + $1.50 GST + $4.20 tip = $45.69 CAD
- UberEats: $30 + $5.99 delivery + $4.50 service (15%) + $1.50 GST + $4.20 tip = $46.19 CAD
- Direct from restaurant: $30 + $3.50 delivery + $0 service + $1.50 GST + $4.20 tip = $39.20 CAD
The difference between cheapest (direct at $39.20) and most expensive (UberEats at $46.19) is $6.99 CAD per order. If you order delivery twice a week, choosing the cheaper option saves approximately $727 CAD per year.