Cost of Living Comparison Between Calgary and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Vancouver are 2.6% higher than in Calgary (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Vancouver are 18.3% higher than in Calgary | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 55.0% higher than in Calgary | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 8.1% higher than in Calgary | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 12.6% higher than in Calgary | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 25.5% lower than in Calgary | |
Restaurants | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
18.28 $ (25.00 C$) |
18.28 $ (25.00 C$) |
0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
73.14 $ (100.00 C$) |
87.77 $ (120.00 C$) |
+20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
10.61 $ (14.50 C$) |
10.56 $ (14.45 C$) |
-0.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
5.49 $ (7.50 C$) |
5.85 $ (8.00 C$) |
+6.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
5.85 $ (8.00 C$) |
6.58 $ (9.00 C$) |
+12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
3.80 $ (5.19 C$) |
3.97 $ (5.43 C$) |
+4.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.05 $ (2.81 C$) |
2.15 $ (2.94 C$) |
+4.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.78 $ (2.44 C$) |
1.93 $ (2.64 C$) |
+8.1 % |
Markets | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
7.15 $ (9.78 C$) |
8.55 $ (11.69 C$) |
+19.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.20 $ (3.01 C$) |
2.79 $ (3.81 C$) |
+26.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.69 $ (2.31 C$) |
2.05 $ (2.80 C$) |
+21.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
3.67 $ (5.02 C$) |
4.35 $ (5.95 C$) |
+18.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.42 $ (8.77 C$) |
6.82 $ (9.33 C$) |
+6.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.91 $ (8.08 C$) |
6.97 $ (9.53 C$) |
+17.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
6.60 $ (9.02 C$) |
8.16 $ (11.16 C$) |
+23.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.94 $ (2.65 C$) |
2.13 $ (2.91 C$) |
+9.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.63 $ (0.86 C$) |
0.61 $ (0.83 C$) |
-3.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.75 $ (2.39 C$) |
1.75 $ (2.39 C$) |
-0.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.87 $ (2.55 C$) |
2.18 $ (2.98 C$) |
+16.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.16 $ (1.59 C$) |
1.50 $ (2.05 C$) |
+29.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.01 $ (1.38 C$) |
1.30 $ (1.77 C$) |
+27.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.67 $ (3.65 C$) |
2.63 $ (3.59 C$) |
-1.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.77 $ (2.42 C$) |
1.88 $ (2.58 C$) |
+6.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
14.63 $ (20.00 C$) |
14.63 $ (20.00 C$) |
0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
2.68 $ (3.67 C$) |
3.44 $ (4.70 C$) |
+27.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
3.58 $ (4.90 C$) |
3.45 $ (4.71 C$) |
-3.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
14.63 $ (20.00 C$) |
15.05 $ (20.57 C$) |
+2.9 % |
Transportation | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.71 $ (3.70 C$) |
2.30 $ (3.15 C$) |
-14.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
84.11 $ (115.00 C$) |
102.39 $ (140.00 C$) |
+21.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
3.29 $ (4.50 C$) |
2.93 $ (4.00 C$) |
-11.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.12 $ (5.63 C$) |
2.80 $ (3.83 C$) |
-32.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
38.40 $ (52.50 C$) |
26.77 $ (36.59 C$) |
-30.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.01 $ (5.48 C$) |
5.45 $ (7.45 C$) |
+35.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
24,851.03 $ (33,978.00 C$) |
24,851.03 $ (33,978.00 C$) |
0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
21,404.70 $ (29,265.95 C$) |
20,731.17 $ (28,345.04 C$) |
-3.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
233.83 $ (319.71 C$) |
123.56 $ (168.94 C$) |
-47.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
45.39 $ (62.05 C$) |
49.00 $ (67.00 C$) |
+8.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
66.60 $ (91.06 C$) |
59.81 $ (81.78 C$) |
-10.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
59.27 $ (81.04 C$) |
45.64 $ (62.41 C$) |
-23.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
35.22 $ (48.15 C$) |
14.70 $ (20.10 C$) |
-58.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
13.16 $ (18.00 C$) |
13.16 $ (18.00 C$) |
0.0 % |
Childcare | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
906.92 $ (1,240.00 C$) |
1,081.68 $ (1,478.95 C$) |
+19.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
20,131.40 $ (27,525.00 C$) |
14,700.86 $ (20,100.00 C$) |
-27.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
60.96 $ (83.35 C$) |
67.40 $ (92.16 C$) |
+10.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
50.90 $ (69.59 C$) |
47.29 $ (64.65 C$) |
-7.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
91.15 $ (124.62 C$) |
101.69 $ (139.03 C$) |
+11.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
126.27 $ (172.64 C$) |
134.31 $ (183.64 C$) |
+6.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,445.14 $ (1,975.89 C$) |
2,047.43 $ (2,799.38 C$) |
+41.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,178.79 $ (1,611.72 C$) |
1,705.11 $ (2,331.35 C$) |
+44.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,214.99 $ (3,028.48 C$) |
3,720.73 $ (5,087.24 C$) |
+68.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,813.11 $ (2,479.00 C$) |
2,837.30 $ (3,879.34 C$) |
+56.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
320.50 $ (438.21 C$) |
1,103.52 $ (1,508.81 C$) |
+244.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
301.07 $ (411.64 C$) |
731.51 $ (1,000.17 C$) |
+143.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,552.40 $ (4,857.08 C$) |
3,131.50 $ (4,281.59 C$) |
-11.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.42 | 6.62 | +3.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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