Cost of Living Comparison Between Calgary and Edmonton 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Edmonton are 11.3% lower than in Calgary (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Edmonton are 16.4% lower than in Calgary | |
| Rent Prices in Edmonton are 28.1% lower than in Calgary | |
| Restaurant Prices in Edmonton are 17.3% lower than in Calgary | |
| Groceries Prices in Edmonton are 7.5% lower than in Calgary | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Edmonton is 5.6% higher than in Calgary | |
Restaurants | Calgary Edit |
Edmonton Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 80.00 C$ | -20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.38 C$ | 12.00 C$ | -16.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.50 C$ | 7.00 C$ | -6.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.18 C$ | 4.83 C$ | -6.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.81 C$ | 2.32 C$ | -17.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 C$ | 2.11 C$ | -13.5 % |
Markets | Calgary Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.78 C$ | 8.38 C$ | -14.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.01 C$ | 2.91 C$ | -3.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.31 C$ | 1.86 C$ | -19.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.01 C$ | 4.73 C$ | -5.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.40 C$ | 7.73 C$ | -8.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.08 C$ | 6.81 C$ | -15.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.02 C$ | 8.64 C$ | -4.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.65 C$ | 2.61 C$ | -1.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.86 C$ | 0.83 C$ | -3.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.39 C$ | 2.33 C$ | -2.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.57 C$ | 2.31 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.59 C$ | 1.39 C$ | -12.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.38 C$ | 1.32 C$ | -4.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.65 C$ | 3.77 C$ | +3.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.42 C$ | 2.49 C$ | +2.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 19.00 C$ | 17.24 C$ | -9.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.67 C$ | 4.58 C$ | +24.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.90 C$ | 4.75 C$ | -3.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 17.43 C$ | -12.8 % |
Transportation | Calgary Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.70 C$ | 3.50 C$ | -5.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 115.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | -13.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 C$ | 4.10 C$ | -8.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 5.63 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -50.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 52.50 C$ | 30.00 C$ | -42.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.47 C$ | 5.31 C$ | -2.9 % |
| 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) | 29,265.95 C$ | 28,309.65 C$ | -3.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Calgary Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 319.71 C$ | 291.54 C$ | -8.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 62.05 C$ | 65.34 C$ | +5.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 90.30 C$ | 82.12 C$ | -9.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Calgary Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 80.42 C$ | 65.17 C$ | -19.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 48.15 C$ | 30.00 C$ | -37.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 16.50 C$ | -8.3 % |
Childcare | Calgary Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,263.48 C$ | 850.00 C$ | -32.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 27,525.00 C$ | 9,783.33 C$ | -64.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Calgary Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 83.18 C$ | 72.61 C$ | -12.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 69.59 C$ | 48.36 C$ | -30.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 123.38 C$ | 106.60 C$ | -13.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 173.17 C$ | 108.20 C$ | -37.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Calgary Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,962.22 C$ | 1,352.48 C$ | -31.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,611.72 C$ | 1,160.97 C$ | -28.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,998.12 C$ | 2,212.20 C$ | -26.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,469.56 C$ | 1,778.34 C$ | -28.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Calgary Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 438.21 C$ | 382.77 C$ | -12.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 411.64 C$ | 256.76 C$ | -37.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Calgary Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,857.08 C$ | 4,290.04 C$ | -11.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.42 | 6.22 | -3.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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