Cost of Living Comparison Between Calgary and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Toronto is 3.8% lower than in Calgary (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Toronto is 8.8% higher than in Calgary | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 37.3% higher than in Calgary | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 3.5% higher than in Calgary | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 3.0% lower than in Calgary | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 11.4% lower than in Calgary | |
Restaurants | Calgary Edit |
Toronto 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$ | 120.00 C$ | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.50 C$ | 15.00 C$ | +3.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.75 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +3.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 10.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.27 C$ | 5.40 C$ | +2.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.87 C$ | 2.96 C$ | +3.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.43 C$ | 2.24 C$ | -7.8 % |
Markets | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.72 C$ | 16.01 C$ | +64.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.07 C$ | 3.47 C$ | +13.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.30 C$ | 2.10 C$ | -8.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.46 C$ | 4.84 C$ | -11.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.81 C$ | 7.13 C$ | -19.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.13 C$ | 7.80 C$ | -4.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.13 C$ | 8.72 C$ | -4.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.64 C$ | 2.38 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.86 C$ | 0.92 C$ | +7.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.41 C$ | 2.46 C$ | +1.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.57 C$ | 2.35 C$ | -8.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.62 C$ | 1.66 C$ | +2.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.40 C$ | 1.73 C$ | +23.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.65 C$ | 3.15 C$ | -13.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.55 C$ | 2.42 C$ | -5.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 19.99 C$ | 19.00 C$ | -5.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.67 C$ | 3.49 C$ | -5.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.11 C$ | 3.72 C$ | -27.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.70 C$ | 3.35 C$ | -9.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 115.00 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +35.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.09 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -8.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 39.06 C$ | 31.00 C$ | -20.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.50 C$ | 6.12 C$ | +11.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 34,350.00 C$ | +1.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,992.90 C$ | 30,793.75 C$ | +6.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 296.51 C$ | 159.67 C$ | -46.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 64.77 C$ | 63.86 C$ | -1.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 92.52 C$ | 72.65 C$ | -21.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 74.50 C$ | 69.49 C$ | -6.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 51.10 C$ | 28.37 C$ | -44.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,124.57 C$ | 1,545.84 C$ | +37.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 23,742.86 C$ | 24,963.85 C$ | +5.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.80 C$ | 82.88 C$ | +2.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 61.11 C$ | 50.31 C$ | -17.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 120.54 C$ | 138.29 C$ | +14.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 146.47 C$ | 165.42 C$ | +12.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,036.67 C$ | 2,523.58 C$ | +23.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,632.50 C$ | 2,148.94 C$ | +31.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,097.80 C$ | 4,450.00 C$ | +43.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,520.37 C$ | 3,632.86 C$ | +44.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 373.15 C$ | 1,303.09 C$ | +249.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 375.72 C$ | 1,019.91 C$ | +171.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,931.99 C$ | 4,752.90 C$ | -3.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.43 | 6.52 | +1.4 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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