Cost of Living Comparison Between Calgary and Montreal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Montreal are 9.7% lower than in Calgary (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Montreal are 10.2% lower than in Calgary | |
| Rent Prices in Montreal are 11.4% lower than in Calgary | |
| Restaurant Prices in Montreal are 7.7% higher than in Calgary | |
| Groceries Prices in Montreal are 6.3% lower than in Calgary | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Montreal is 16.6% lower than in Calgary | |
Restaurants | Calgary Edit |
Montreal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.12 C$ | 15.00 C$ | +6.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.25 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +10.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.15 C$ | 5.26 C$ | +2.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.83 C$ | 2.84 C$ | +0.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.43 C$ | 2.11 C$ | -13.1 % |
Markets | Calgary Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.69 C$ | 10.97 C$ | +13.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.06 C$ | 3.83 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.29 C$ | 2.01 C$ | -12.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.15 C$ | 4.55 C$ | -11.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.80 C$ | 7.50 C$ | -14.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.14 C$ | 7.55 C$ | -7.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.01 C$ | 8.88 C$ | -1.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.67 C$ | 2.21 C$ | -17.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.86 C$ | 0.92 C$ | +6.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.37 C$ | 2.44 C$ | +3.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.55 C$ | 2.88 C$ | +12.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.61 C$ | 1.29 C$ | -20.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.41 C$ | 1.48 C$ | +4.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.70 C$ | 3.39 C$ | -8.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.53 C$ | 2.39 C$ | -5.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 19.50 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +2.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.67 C$ | 4.54 C$ | +23.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.98 C$ | 4.48 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -25.0 % |
Transportation | Calgary Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.70 C$ | 3.75 C$ | +1.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 115.00 C$ | 97.00 C$ | -15.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 C$ | 4.75 C$ | +5.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 C$ | 3.22 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 39.06 C$ | 53.10 C$ | +35.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.48 C$ | 6.51 C$ | +18.9 % |
| 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$ | 27,785.04 C$ | -5.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Calgary Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 296.19 C$ | 112.59 C$ | -62.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 62.03 C$ | 52.17 C$ | -15.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 90.04 C$ | 60.92 C$ | -32.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Calgary Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 79.11 C$ | 45.66 C$ | -42.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 50.07 C$ | 22.50 C$ | -55.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -16.7 % |
Childcare | Calgary Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,248.18 C$ | 930.71 C$ | -25.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 26,800.00 C$ | 9,369.23 C$ | -65.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Calgary Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.28 C$ | 88.80 C$ | +9.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 69.19 C$ | 65.74 C$ | -5.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 120.80 C$ | 118.79 C$ | -1.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 161.96 C$ | 145.12 C$ | -10.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Calgary Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,991.69 C$ | 1,645.10 C$ | -17.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,602.14 C$ | 1,282.43 C$ | -20.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,019.67 C$ | 2,994.59 C$ | -0.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,511.36 C$ | 2,160.00 C$ | -14.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Calgary Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 438.21 C$ | 951.88 C$ | +117.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 412.66 C$ | 543.74 C$ | +31.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Calgary Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,881.21 C$ | 3,653.21 C$ | -25.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.39 | 6.43 | +0.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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