Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Calgary 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Calgary is 11.5% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Calgary is 29.4% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Calgary are 51.7% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Calgary are 21.4% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Calgary are 12.1% higher than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Calgary is 14.7% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Calgary Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
20.00 £ (34.87 C$) |
16.06 £ (28.00 C$) |
-19.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
80.00 £ (139.48 C$) |
57.35 £ (100.00 C$) |
-28.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
8.00 £ (13.95 C$) |
8.32 £ (14.50 C$) |
+4.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
6.50 £ (11.33 C$) |
4.44 £ (7.75 C$) |
-31.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
5.50 £ (9.59 C$) |
4.59 £ (8.00 C$) |
-16.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
3.62 £ (6.31 C$) |
3.02 £ (5.27 C$) |
-16.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.05 £ (3.57 C$) |
1.65 £ (2.87 C$) |
-19.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.62 £ (2.83 C$) |
1.40 £ (2.43 C$) |
-14.0 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
4.96 £ (8.64 C$) |
5.52 £ (9.63 C$) |
+11.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.41 £ (2.45 C$) |
1.77 £ (3.08 C$) |
+25.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.92 £ (1.61 C$) |
1.32 £ (2.30 C$) |
+43.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
3.19 £ (5.56 C$) |
3.13 £ (5.46 C$) |
-1.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.41 £ (5.94 C$) |
5.05 £ (8.81 C$) |
+48.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
3.39 £ (5.91 C$) |
4.72 £ (8.22 C$) |
+39.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
5.52 £ (9.62 C$) |
5.24 £ (9.13 C$) |
-5.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.17 £ (2.03 C$) |
1.52 £ (2.64 C$) |
+30.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.60 £ (1.04 C$) |
0.49 £ (0.86 C$) |
-17.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.18 £ (2.06 C$) |
1.38 £ (2.41 C$) |
+17.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.46 £ (2.55 C$) |
1.47 £ (2.57 C$) |
+0.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.58 £ (1.01 C$) |
0.93 £ (1.62 C$) |
+61.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.53 £ (0.93 C$) |
0.80 £ (1.40 C$) |
+51.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.97 £ (1.69 C$) |
2.09 £ (3.65 C$) |
+116.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.27 £ (2.22 C$) |
1.46 £ (2.55 C$) |
+15.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
9.50 £ (16.56 C$) |
11.47 £ (19.99 C$) |
+20.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
2.09 £ (3.65 C$) |
2.11 £ (3.67 C$) |
+0.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.44 £ (4.25 C$) |
2.93 £ (5.11 C$) |
+20.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
15.00 £ (26.15 C$) |
11.47 £ (20.00 C$) |
-23.5 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.80 £ (4.88 C$) |
2.12 £ (3.70 C$) |
-24.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
200.00 £ (348.71 C$) |
65.96 £ (115.00 C$) |
-67.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
4.50 £ (7.85 C$) |
2.58 £ (4.50 C$) |
-42.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
3.13 £ (5.46 C$) |
1.77 £ (3.09 C$) |
-43.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
30.00 £ (52.31 C$) |
22.40 £ (39.06 C$) |
-25.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
5.72 £ (9.98 C$) |
3.16 £ (5.50 C$) |
-44.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
27,280.00 £ (47,564.10 C$) |
19,487.81 £ (33,978.00 C$) |
-28.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
25,860.62 £ (45,089.34 C$) |
16,628.64 £ (28,992.90 C$) |
-35.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
291.61 £ (508.44 C$) |
170.06 £ (296.51 C$) |
-41.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
15.49 £ (27.01 C$) |
37.45 £ (65.30 C$) |
+141.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
31.23 £ (54.44 C$) |
53.19 £ (92.73 C$) |
+70.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
45.94 £ (80.09 C$) |
43.07 £ (75.09 C$) |
-6.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
14.35 £ (25.02 C$) |
29.31 £ (51.10 C$) |
+104.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
15.00 £ (26.15 C$) |
10.32 £ (18.00 C$) |
-31.2 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,840.34 £ (3,208.73 C$) |
644.99 £ (1,124.57 C$) |
-65.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
20,054.76 £ (34,966.52 C$) |
13,617.52 £ (23,742.86 C$) |
-32.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
82.16 £ (143.25 C$) |
46.34 £ (80.80 C$) |
-43.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
39.57 £ (68.99 C$) |
35.05 £ (61.11 C$) |
-11.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
89.16 £ (155.45 C$) |
69.14 £ (120.54 C$) |
-22.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
99.29 £ (173.11 C$) |
84.01 £ (146.47 C$) |
-15.4 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
2,131.63 £ (3,716.61 C$) |
1,168.12 £ (2,036.67 C$) |
-45.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,605.16 £ (2,798.67 C$) |
936.31 £ (1,632.50 C$) |
-41.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
4,422.97 £ (7,711.68 C$) |
1,776.72 £ (3,097.80 C$) |
-59.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,858.97 £ (4,984.77 C$) |
1,445.54 £ (2,520.37 C$) |
-49.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,292.57 £ (2,253.66 C$) |
214.02 £ (373.15 C$) |
-83.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
739.22 £ (1,288.87 C$) |
215.49 £ (375.72 C$) |
-70.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,492.75 £ (6,089.80 C$) |
2,828.70 £ (4,931.99 C$) |
-19.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.51 | 6.43 | +16.8 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Croydon | 11.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 11.19 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnet | 16.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Watford | 20.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Slough | 22.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Harlow | 24.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Welwyn Garden City | 25.71 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Edmonton | 183.86 miles |