Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Calgary 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Calgary is 0.0% higher than in Vancouver (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Calgary is 13.3% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Calgary are 33.5% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Calgary are 3.2% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Calgary are 8.2% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Calgary is 29.1% higher than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver 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) | 9.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | -11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.44 C$ | 5.27 C$ | -3.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.94 C$ | 2.87 C$ | -2.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.61 C$ | 2.43 C$ | -6.8 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.33 C$ | 9.63 C$ | -15.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.81 C$ | 3.08 C$ | -19.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.73 C$ | 2.30 C$ | -15.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.61 C$ | 5.46 C$ | -2.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.22 C$ | 8.81 C$ | +7.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.61 C$ | 8.22 C$ | -14.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 11.16 C$ | 9.13 C$ | -18.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.80 C$ | 2.65 C$ | -5.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.83 C$ | 0.86 C$ | +3.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.39 C$ | 2.41 C$ | +0.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.96 C$ | 2.57 C$ | -13.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.01 C$ | 1.62 C$ | -19.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.72 C$ | 1.40 C$ | -18.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.57 C$ | 3.65 C$ | +2.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.70 C$ | 2.55 C$ | -5.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 19.99 C$ | -0.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.61 C$ | 3.67 C$ | -20.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.62 C$ | 5.11 C$ | +10.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.07 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -0.4 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.15 C$ | 3.70 C$ | +17.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 140.00 C$ | 115.00 C$ | -17.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.88 C$ | 4.50 C$ | +16.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.45 C$ | 3.09 C$ | -10.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.29 C$ | 39.06 C$ | +7.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.44 C$ | 5.48 C$ | -26.4 % |
| 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) | 28,345.04 C$ | 28,992.90 C$ | +2.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 147.45 C$ | 296.51 C$ | +101.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 64.49 C$ | 65.30 C$ | +1.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 79.18 C$ | 92.73 C$ | +17.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.63 C$ | 75.09 C$ | +35.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.84 C$ | 51.10 C$ | +222.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,550.00 C$ | 1,124.57 C$ | -27.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,100.00 C$ | 23,742.86 C$ | +18.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 85.54 C$ | 80.80 C$ | -5.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 58.00 C$ | 61.11 C$ | +5.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 136.08 C$ | 120.54 C$ | -11.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 168.58 C$ | 146.47 C$ | -13.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,798.14 C$ | 2,036.81 C$ | -27.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,287.02 C$ | 1,632.50 C$ | -28.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,047.42 C$ | 3,097.80 C$ | -38.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,838.17 C$ | 2,520.37 C$ | -34.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,455.23 C$ | 373.15 C$ | -74.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 930.14 C$ | 375.72 C$ | -59.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,406.20 C$ | 4,931.99 C$ | +11.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.54 | 6.43 | -1.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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