Cost of Living Comparison Between Calgary and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 15.3% lower than in Calgary (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 6.9% lower than in Calgary | |
| Rent Prices in London are 12.3% higher than in Calgary | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 9.8% lower than in Calgary | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 17.5% lower than in Calgary | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 17.3% lower than in Calgary | |
Restaurants | Calgary Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 28.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | -10.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 90.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.50 C$ | 14.00 C$ | -3.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.75 C$ | 7.00 C$ | -9.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 7.00 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.27 C$ | 4.63 C$ | -12.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.87 C$ | 2.70 C$ | -6.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.43 C$ | 2.45 C$ | +0.8 % |
Markets | Calgary Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.63 C$ | 8.65 C$ | -10.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.08 C$ | 2.96 C$ | -4.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.30 C$ | 1.41 C$ | -38.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.46 C$ | 4.46 C$ | -18.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.81 C$ | 8.98 C$ | +1.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.22 C$ | 7.41 C$ | -9.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.13 C$ | 5.20 C$ | -43.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.65 C$ | 2.63 C$ | -0.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.86 C$ | 0.77 C$ | -10.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.41 C$ | 2.07 C$ | -14.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.57 C$ | 2.27 C$ | -11.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.62 C$ | 1.03 C$ | -36.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.40 C$ | 1.12 C$ | -20.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.65 C$ | 3.12 C$ | -14.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.55 C$ | 2.55 C$ | -0.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 19.99 C$ | 18.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.67 C$ | 2.94 C$ | -19.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.11 C$ | 3.54 C$ | -30.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 14.00 C$ | -30.0 % |
Transportation | Calgary Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.70 C$ | 3.00 C$ | -18.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 115.00 C$ | 103.50 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +77.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.09 C$ | 3.22 C$ | +4.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 39.06 C$ | 35.00 C$ | -10.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.48 C$ | 5.80 C$ | +5.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 33,978.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,992.90 C$ | 27,709.76 C$ | -4.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Calgary Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 296.51 C$ | 204.63 C$ | -31.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 65.30 C$ | 51.25 C$ | -21.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 92.73 C$ | 79.20 C$ | -14.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Calgary Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 75.09 C$ | 67.89 C$ | -9.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 51.10 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -60.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -16.7 % |
Childcare | Calgary Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,124.57 C$ | 700.00 C$ | -37.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 23,742.86 C$ | 14,000.00 C$ | -41.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Calgary Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.80 C$ | 90.14 C$ | +11.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 61.11 C$ | 67.50 C$ | +10.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 120.54 C$ | 135.71 C$ | +12.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 146.47 C$ | 140.00 C$ | -4.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Calgary Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,036.81 C$ | 2,343.58 C$ | +15.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,632.50 C$ | 1,948.55 C$ | +19.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,097.80 C$ | 3,524.50 C$ | +13.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,520.37 C$ | 2,608.83 C$ | +3.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Calgary Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 373.15 C$ | 425.03 C$ | +13.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 375.72 C$ | 360.20 C$ | -4.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Calgary Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,931.99 C$ | 3,796.68 C$ | -23.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.43 | 7.12 | +10.8 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 365 | 86 |
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