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Cost of Living in Edmonton, Canada

Prices in Edmonton

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Consumer Price Index (Excl.Rent): 98.68
Rent Index: 42.63
Groceries Index: 96.06
Restaurants Index: 91.58
Consumer Price Plus Rent Index: 71.81
Local Purchasing Power: 121.67

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Restaurants [Edit] mean
Range
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 14.48 C$
12.00
15.00
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 60.00 C$
50.00
75.00
Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar 8.00 C$
7.00
8.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 5.00 C$
4.00
5.50
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 6.00 C$
5.00
7.00
Cappuccino (regular) 4.00 C$
3.50
4.50
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2.00 C$
1.29
2.00
Water (0.33 liter bottle) 1.50 C$
1.25
2.00
 
Markets [Edit] mean
Milk (regular), 1 liter 2.00 C$
1.25
2.99
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) 2.50 C$
1.99
2.99
Rice (1kg) 3.00 C$
2.00
6.00
Eggs (12) 3.00 C$
2.80
3.59
Local Cheese (1kg) 11.50 C$
10.00
13.00
Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1kg) 12.00 C$
10.56
14.73
Apples (1kg) 2.76 C$
2.00
3.31
Oranges (1kg) 2.84 C$
2.20
3.51
Tomato (1kg) 2.20 C$
2.00
3.31
Potato (1kg) 1.02 C$
1.00
1.10
Lettuce (1 head) 1.50 C$
1.40
1.59
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 3.00 C$
2.00
3.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 18.00 C$
15.00
20.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 2.00 C$
1.46
3.00
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 2.88 C$
2.00
3.00
Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) 13.00 C$
11.00
14.00
 
Transportation [Edit] mean
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.00 C$
3.00
3.20
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 85.00 C$
84.65
89.00
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3.60 C$
3.60
3.60
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 1.48 C$
1.48
1.88
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 30.00 C$
30.00
30.00
Gasoline (1 liter) 1.10 C$
1.05
1.13
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 24,000.00 C$
20,000.00
26,000.00
 
Utilities (Monthly) [Edit] mean
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment 224.56 C$
200.00
255.00
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) 0.32 C$
0.30
0.45
Internet (6 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 40.00 C$
30.00
56.00
 
Sports And Leisure [Edit] mean
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 50.00 C$
45.00
60.00
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 20.00 C$
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 13.00 C$
12.75
15.00
 
Clothing And Shoes [Edit] mean
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 50.00 C$
45.00
60.00
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 35.00 C$
30.00
45.00
1 Pair of Nike Shoes 95.00 C$
85.00
120.00
1 Pair of Men Leather Shoes 100.00 C$
80.00
130.00
 
Rent Per Month [Edit] mean
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 1,100.00 C$
1,000.00
1,300.00
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 900.00 C$
850.00
1,100.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 1,800.00 C$
1,550.00
2,050.20
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 1,400.00 C$
1,300.00
1,700.00
 
Buy Apartment Price [Edit] mean
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre 2,494.79 C$
2,389.59
2,600.00
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 2,260.42 C$
861.11
2,271.19
 
Salaries And Financing [Edit] mean
Median Monthly Disposable Salary (After Tax) 3,500.00 C$
2,600.00
4,500.00
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentanges (%), Yearly 3.50
3.00
3.99

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Last update : May, 2013

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16 Comments so far

#siamak on May 14, 2013 :
please somebody tell me , cost of living in edmonton for 4 person family (father, mother and 2 children) and cost of elementary school for children.
thank you so much
#Justsomeperson on Mar 01, 2013 :
I think the reason we get a lot of, let's say negative people here, is because a lot of people come expecting work and easy money. When it doesn't happen, they get jaded but find themselves trapped here nonetheless. Then people see someone else get what they wanted, so they are willing to make the other person their scapegoat. This is of course, my opinion only. I'm not going to apologize for someone else's behavior, because even at my lowest I don't blame others for my life. Even people born here have the entitlement syndrome (not saying all, but it does exist). It sucks that people are like this, however this exists everywhere. In a 'boom' city it is just a bit more prevelant. Give a neighbor a chance and ignore the multitude of jerks, if we all judged everyone by a few ill mannered, choice making individuals, are we being any better than them? Sorry to use your page as my sounding board. Just figured people on both sides should be reminded we are all in this together.
#Samantha on Jan 31, 2013 :
Gosh people! I'm Canadian and i like Americans as much as I like high heels. Canada and America are friends, but in my opinion, AMERICANS and CANADIANS aren't.

Peace out, people!
#sam reply to bala on Jan 23, 2013 :
Bala, send me your question at samirlogin@yahoo.com
#George on Jan 18, 2013 :
is it a good place to settle down for an immigrant?how are the job opportunities there? and how's the rent for a 2BHK??
#Bill on Jan 16, 2013 :
Why does everything come down to a pissing contest...I have been to Edmonton and loved it...I have been all over the States and loved them all.
C'mon people now, smile on your brother.....
#bala on Jan 04, 2013 :
I am possably moving to Edmonton for a job but I am a Indian citizen and I know nothing about the area all I know is that I am being offerd a good job with good pay but how much will my dollor last can anyone help me finding out what to look for and how much is everything.

Thank you
#Milkman on Dec 21, 2012 :
Annie - I am a long time resident of Edmonton (Since 1988) - I sympathize with you- there is some 'anti-American' sentiment not just in Edmonton - but all over Canada. These people are basically ignorant idiots that have some stroetyping issues. .. I personally love our American brothers and sisters ... and yes - many of the doctors ARE useless.
#Janet on Dec 04, 2012 :
@Annie - I am from Newfoundland and although yes some people in Edmonton can be rude, so can people in ALL cities and ALL countries... perhaps it was not the city and the people but your attitude?
Albertans are a proud brood and negativity can get a lot of folks backs up..especially if the negativity is coming from US visitors who spout off a lot of pompous yank attitudes..
Either way, Edmonton, though not my true home, I am proud to call it my for now home, and would never live in any other country than Canada..
#Lindsay on Dec 04, 2012 :
Aww, Annie, I'm sorry to hear that! I'm an Edmontonian and I think I'm pretty friendly...if I were to meet someone from out of town, I would be over the moon to take them around and show them the sights! Whyte Ave, our museums, the festivals, great pubs and restaurants--I love Edmonton and am very proud to call it home. It may be just the people you see regularly or work with who are rude, but we're not all like that, I promise! It may be cold here, but I know a lot of very warm souls who call this northern burgh home! :)
#Anon on Nov 09, 2012 :
As an American moving to Edmonton for work I couldn't be more excited. I lived in Alberta years ago and am looking forward to getting back. Yes, good doctors are hard to come by with a government funded health system (not to mention the wait times!) but at least its paid for and just about everything is expensive as hell compared to living in Texas. Its a good thing I'm in superb shape and health. Its true, no one really likes Americans except other Americans and whatever country's ass we are saving or supplying aid to at the moment. Canada has a very large inferiority complex when it comes to America. Most all of their television programming is from the states or an attempted knock off and we all watched the olympics... lol. Canadians are friendly people for the most part, just don't tell them you're from America or rub it in their face. Edmonton is definitely no Calgary but it has its perks; the summer festivals are a great time and there is plenty of outdoor recreation despite being so far from the mountains. I have yet to experience the winter there, that may change my outlook. FYI- Canada is the largest supplier of imported American oil! Roughly 40%. Mutual respect on both sides of the border people!
#Annie on Nov 05, 2012 :
Oh yeah, thanks Adam for reminding me that since I'm a big fat stupid American my travels to England, Japan, and Brazil that people actually treated me like this too. Oh yeah, and I forgot, so did every gosh darn province in this country including the territory of Labrador did as well. Just kidding! Even in Quebec people were warmer then here. I've never felt so unwelcomed in my life until I came here. So me and my little group of friends of immigrants and newfies will just sit and draw another tally on our cell wall (hypothetically speaking) until we are allowed to leave this place. Sure you may find riches here, but riches don't usually lead to happiness and that is what a ton of us new commers are finding out. And yes, I am an American, and I've traveled to more parts of Canada then most of the people in this city I've met.
#Adam on Jul 07, 2012 :
First of all, Americans are hardly welcomed anywhere. Secondly, the doctors are not useless. Some are, but for every useless Canadian doctor there are at least 10 American doctors who are equally as useless. You're bound to run in to useless people everywhere. The education system in Edmonton is above average. Wages in Edmonton are above average. Wait times for things like MRI's and other medical services are high, but they are coming down as the Provincial Government is planning on putting more money into health care. Sales tax is 5%. Gas is cheaper than most other places in Canada. Lot's of festivals and events all year. Edmonton has a great culture, and has harsh winters and terrible drivers (lol). But overall, it's not a bad place to live.
#Annie on Jun 30, 2012 :
As a recent immigrant from the states to Edmonton, I just want everyone to know that Americans are not really welcomed there. And the Doctors are useless. I'll take America and it's problems back in a heart beat.
#Avery Ecklein on May 05, 2012 :
I am US citizen who is desired to want to move to Canada because of USA is pro-corporate while Canada and Europe are pro-99%. I will paid more for similar work compared to USA. Plus, I get universal health care as setoff of higher taxes. Did you know that IRS can tax you even when you live abroad? That's why Tea Partiers want to abolish income taxes to benefit 1% in expense of 99%. I should renonuce my US citizenship because of this.
#Sean on Jul 31, 2011 :
I am possably moving to Edmonton for a job but I am a US citizen and I know nothing about the area all I know is that I am being offerd a good job with good pay but how much will my dollor last can anyone help me finding out what to look for and how much is everything.

Thank you

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