Cost of Living Comparison Between Toronto and Calgary 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Calgary is 5.1% higher than in Toronto (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Calgary is 7.2% lower than in Toronto | |
| Rent Prices in Calgary are 26.8% lower than in Toronto | |
| Restaurant Prices in Calgary are 3.4% lower than in Toronto | |
| Groceries Prices in Calgary are 5.5% higher than in Toronto | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Calgary is 11.4% higher than in Toronto | |
Restaurants | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 28.00 C$ | +12.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | -16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 14.50 C$ | -3.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 7.75 C$ | -3.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.40 C$ | 5.27 C$ | -2.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.95 C$ | 2.87 C$ | -2.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.23 C$ | 2.43 C$ | +9.1 % |
Markets | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 15.78 C$ | 9.72 C$ | -38.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.43 C$ | 3.07 C$ | -10.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.10 C$ | 2.30 C$ | +9.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.80 C$ | 5.46 C$ | +13.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.87 C$ | 8.70 C$ | +26.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.63 C$ | 8.13 C$ | +6.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.36 C$ | 9.13 C$ | +9.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.35 C$ | 2.64 C$ | +12.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.93 C$ | 0.86 C$ | -7.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.37 C$ | 2.41 C$ | +1.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.26 C$ | 2.57 C$ | +13.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.58 C$ | 1.62 C$ | +2.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.69 C$ | 1.40 C$ | -17.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.08 C$ | 3.65 C$ | +18.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.34 C$ | 2.55 C$ | +9.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 18.00 C$ | 19.99 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.40 C$ | 3.67 C$ | +7.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.66 C$ | 5.11 C$ | +39.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.35 C$ | 3.70 C$ | +10.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 156.00 C$ | 115.00 C$ | -26.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 C$ | 4.50 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.82 C$ | 3.09 C$ | +9.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 31.00 C$ | 39.06 C$ | +26.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.12 C$ | 5.50 C$ | -10.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,256.00 C$ | 33,978.00 C$ | -0.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,429.24 C$ | 28,992.90 C$ | -4.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 159.67 C$ | 296.51 C$ | +85.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 63.86 C$ | 64.77 C$ | +1.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 72.65 C$ | 92.52 C$ | +27.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 70.41 C$ | 74.50 C$ | +5.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.26 C$ | 51.10 C$ | +94.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,526.92 C$ | 1,124.57 C$ | -26.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 24,544.17 C$ | 23,742.86 C$ | -3.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.21 C$ | 80.80 C$ | -0.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 49.73 C$ | 61.11 C$ | +22.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 138.29 C$ | 120.54 C$ | -12.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 164.34 C$ | 146.47 C$ | -10.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,524.61 C$ | 2,036.57 C$ | -19.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,164.27 C$ | 1,632.50 C$ | -24.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,436.51 C$ | 3,126.88 C$ | -29.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,621.75 C$ | 2,540.38 C$ | -29.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,292.64 C$ | 385.80 C$ | -70.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,007.80 C$ | 382.29 C$ | -62.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,752.90 C$ | 4,909.14 C$ | +3.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.50 | 6.46 | -0.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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