Cost of Living Comparison Between Graz and Calgary 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Calgary is 10.9% lower than in Graz (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Calgary is 1.1% higher than in Graz | |
| Rent Prices in Calgary are 53.7% higher than in Graz | |
| Restaurant Prices in Calgary are 12.4% lower than in Graz | |
| Groceries Prices in Calgary are 3.2% lower than in Graz | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Calgary is 4.2% higher than in Graz | |
Restaurants | Graz Edit |
Calgary Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 € (24.47 C$) |
15.32 € (25.00 C$) |
+2.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
70.00 € (114.19 C$) |
58.23 € (95.00 C$) |
-16.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
11.45 € (18.68 C$) |
9.19 € (15.00 C$) |
-19.7 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
5.00 € (8.16 C$) |
4.90 € (8.00 C$) |
-1.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.55 € (7.42 C$) |
5.44 € (8.88 C$) |
+19.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
3.86 € (6.29 C$) |
3.22 € (5.26 C$) |
-16.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.67 € (5.99 C$) |
1.73 € (2.82 C$) |
-53.0 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
2.40 € (3.92 C$) |
1.63 € (2.66 C$) |
-32.0 % |
Markets | Graz Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.49 € (2.44 C$) |
1.70 € (2.77 C$) |
+13.8 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
2.05 € (3.35 C$) |
2.03 € (3.30 C$) |
-1.3 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.40 € (2.29 C$) |
1.19 € (1.94 C$) |
-15.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
4.24 € (6.92 C$) |
2.84 € (4.64 C$) |
-33.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
7.87 € (12.84 C$) |
5.08 € (8.29 C$) |
-35.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.88 € (9.59 C$) |
4.43 € (7.23 C$) |
-24.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
8.41 € (13.72 C$) |
6.05 € (9.87 C$) |
-28.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.12 € (1.83 C$) |
1.70 € (2.78 C$) |
+51.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
1.03 € (1.68 C$) |
0.51 € (0.83 C$) |
-50.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.22 € (1.99 C$) |
1.43 € (2.33 C$) |
+17.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.63 € (2.66 C$) |
1.65 € (2.69 C$) |
+1.2 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.88 € (1.43 C$) |
1.00 € (1.64 C$) |
+14.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.86 € (1.40 C$) |
0.98 € (1.60 C$) |
+13.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
1.69 € (2.77 C$) |
2.23 € (3.64 C$) |
+31.5 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.83 € (1.36 C$) |
1.50 € (2.45 C$) |
+80.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
7.00 € (11.42 C$) |
12.26 € (20.00 C$) |
+75.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
1.34 € (2.19 C$) |
2.40 € (3.92 C$) |
+79.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.85 € (3.02 C$) |
3.31 € (5.41 C$) |
+78.8 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
6.80 € (11.09 C$) |
12.26 € (20.00 C$) |
+80.3 % |
Transportation | Graz Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.10 € (5.06 C$) |
2.33 € (3.80 C$) |
-24.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
64.70 € (105.55 C$) |
72.33 € (118.00 C$) |
+11.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.90 € (7.99 C$) |
3.06 € (5.00 C$) |
-37.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
3.70 € (6.04 C$) |
1.97 € (3.22 C$) |
-46.7 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
34.00 € (55.47 C$) |
23.94 € (39.06 C$) |
-29.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.52 € (2.49 C$) |
0.87 € (1.42 C$) |
-43.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
26,490.00 € (43,213.78 C$) |
20,828.48 € (33,978.00 C$) |
-21.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
28,690.00 € (46,802.69 C$) |
18,276.97 € (29,815.66 C$) |
-36.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Graz Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
357.46 € (583.13 C$) |
167.18 € (272.73 C$) |
-53.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
13.48 € (22.00 C$) |
36.63 € (59.76 C$) |
+171.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
31.78 € (51.84 C$) |
52.15 € (85.07 C$) |
+64.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Graz Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
41.43 € (67.58 C$) |
43.86 € (71.55 C$) |
+5.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
21.73 € (35.44 C$) |
40.87 € (66.67 C$) |
+88.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
12.00 € (19.58 C$) |
10.42 € (17.00 C$) |
-13.2 % |
Childcare | Graz Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
372.29 € (607.33 C$) |
673.07 € (1,098.00 C$) |
+80.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
5,417.47 € (8,837.65 C$) |
13,383.81 € (21,833.33 C$) |
+147.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Graz Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
88.11 € (143.73 C$) |
49.93 € (81.46 C$) |
-43.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
38.48 € (62.77 C$) |
37.51 € (61.19 C$) |
-2.5 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
90.56 € (147.73 C$) |
73.11 € (119.27 C$) |
-19.3 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
157.17 € (256.39 C$) |
89.61 € (146.19 C$) |
-43.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Graz Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
677.69 € (1,105.54 C$) |
1,148.26 € (1,873.18 C$) |
+69.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
584.29 € (953.16 C$) |
965.53 € (1,575.10 C$) |
+65.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,256.15 € (2,049.19 C$) |
1,813.56 € (2,958.50 C$) |
+44.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,022.92 € (1,668.71 C$) |
1,516.74 € (2,474.29 C$) |
+48.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Graz Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
493.46 € (804.99 C$) |
299.37 € (488.37 C$) |
-39.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
345.29 € (563.27 C$) |
249.91 € (407.68 C$) |
-27.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Graz Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
2,420.07 € (3,947.92 C$) |
2,548.43 € (4,157.32 C$) |
+5.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.84 | 5.17 | +34.8 % |
| Last update: | 15 November 2025 | 5 November 2025 | |
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