Cost of Living Comparison Between Calgary and Oakville 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Oakville are 15.9% lower than in Calgary (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Oakville are 5.2% lower than in Calgary | |
| Rent Prices in Oakville are 19.8% higher than in Calgary | |
| Restaurant Prices in Oakville are 13.2% lower than in Calgary | |
| Groceries Prices in Oakville are 15.3% lower than in Calgary | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Oakville is 15.9% lower than in Calgary | |
Restaurants | Calgary Edit |
Oakville 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$ | 90.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.38 C$ | 14.00 C$ | -2.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.50 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +6.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.18 C$ | 4.71 C$ | -9.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.81 C$ | 1.44 C$ | -48.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 C$ | 1.61 C$ | -33.9 % |
Markets | Calgary Edit |
Oakville Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.78 C$ | 10.69 C$ | +9.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.01 C$ | 3.03 C$ | +0.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.31 C$ | 1.42 C$ | -38.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.01 C$ | 4.24 C$ | -15.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.40 C$ | 7.37 C$ | -12.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.08 C$ | 6.78 C$ | -16.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.02 C$ | 6.99 C$ | -22.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.65 C$ | 1.81 C$ | -31.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.86 C$ | 0.73 C$ | -15.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.39 C$ | 1.77 C$ | -26.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.55 C$ | 2.73 C$ | +6.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.59 C$ | 1.12 C$ | -29.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.38 C$ | 1.83 C$ | +32.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.65 C$ | 2.33 C$ | -36.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.42 C$ | 2.74 C$ | +13.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 19.50 C$ | 17.50 C$ | -10.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.67 C$ | 3.03 C$ | -17.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.90 C$ | 3.10 C$ | -36.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 17.88 C$ | -10.6 % |
Transportation | Calgary Edit |
Oakville Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.70 C$ | 4.00 C$ | +8.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 115.00 C$ | 136.50 C$ | +18.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 C$ | 4.25 C$ | -5.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 5.63 C$ | 4.99 C$ | -11.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 52.50 C$ | 30.00 C$ | -42.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.47 C$ | 5.68 C$ | +3.8 % |
| 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$ | 27,382.58 C$ | -6.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Calgary Edit |
Oakville Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 319.71 C$ | 250.00 C$ | -21.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 62.05 C$ | 56.97 C$ | -8.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 90.30 C$ | 73.16 C$ | -19.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Calgary Edit |
Oakville Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 80.42 C$ | 40.00 C$ | -50.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 46.14 C$ | 0.00 C$ | -100.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 15.69 C$ | -12.8 % |
Childcare | Calgary Edit |
Oakville Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,240.00 C$ | 1,500.00 C$ | +21.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 27,525.00 C$ | 21,000.00 C$ | -23.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Calgary Edit |
Oakville Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 83.18 C$ | 84.22 C$ | +1.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 69.59 C$ | 60.00 C$ | -13.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 124.62 C$ | 135.00 C$ | +8.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 173.17 C$ | 151.17 C$ | -12.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Calgary Edit |
Oakville Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,975.92 C$ | 2,333.33 C$ | +18.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,611.72 C$ | 1,900.00 C$ | +17.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,028.48 C$ | 3,500.00 C$ | +15.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,469.56 C$ | 3,150.00 C$ | +27.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Calgary Edit |
Oakville Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 438.21 C$ | 540.00 C$ | +23.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 411.64 C$ | 929.02 C$ | +125.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Calgary Edit |
Oakville Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,857.08 C$ | 3,875.00 C$ | -20.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.42 | 6.92 | +7.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 372 | 30 |
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