Cost of Living Comparison Between Calgary and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Toronto are 2.4% lower than in Calgary (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Toronto are 11.8% higher than in Calgary | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 45.0% higher than in Calgary | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 6.3% higher than in Calgary | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 1.3% higher than in Calgary | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 14.3% lower than in Calgary | |
Restaurants | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 22.00 C$ | 22.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 115.00 C$ | +15.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 C$ | 13.00 C$ | +8.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.50 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +6.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 8.58 C$ | +7.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.25 C$ | 5.01 C$ | -4.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.53 C$ | 2.72 C$ | +7.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.30 C$ | 2.10 C$ | -8.7 % |
Markets | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.24 C$ | 14.41 C$ | +56.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.81 C$ | 3.15 C$ | +11.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.74 C$ | 1.84 C$ | +5.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.17 C$ | 4.46 C$ | +6.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.07 C$ | 6.60 C$ | -6.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.97 C$ | 7.22 C$ | +3.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.92 C$ | 8.34 C$ | -6.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.33 C$ | 2.28 C$ | -2.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.86 C$ | 0.76 C$ | -11.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.23 C$ | 2.17 C$ | -2.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.26 C$ | 2.29 C$ | +1.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.45 C$ | 1.58 C$ | +9.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.52 C$ | 1.62 C$ | +6.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.47 C$ | 3.25 C$ | -6.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.17 C$ | 2.29 C$ | +5.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.00 C$ | 16.98 C$ | +6.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.43 C$ | 3.11 C$ | -9.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.03 C$ | 3.52 C$ | -12.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 18.00 C$ | 17.95 C$ | -0.3 % |
Transportation | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.60 C$ | 3.30 C$ | -8.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 112.00 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +39.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 C$ | 4.47 C$ | -0.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.15 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -10.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.94 C$ | 31.00 C$ | -24.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.20 C$ | 5.93 C$ | +14.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,449.50 C$ | 30,000.00 C$ | +1.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,026.15 C$ | 27,018.89 C$ | -3.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 311.63 C$ | 194.54 C$ | -37.6 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.62 C$ | 0.45 C$ | -28.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 86.75 C$ | 74.86 C$ | -13.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 75.93 C$ | 63.74 C$ | -16.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 35.34 C$ | 23.60 C$ | -33.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -11.8 % |
Childcare | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,132.83 C$ | 1,472.16 C$ | +30.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 24,742.86 C$ | 25,886.92 C$ | +4.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.17 C$ | 78.39 C$ | +0.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 60.96 C$ | 51.91 C$ | -14.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 112.54 C$ | 120.10 C$ | +6.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 159.54 C$ | 146.55 C$ | -8.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,669.75 C$ | 2,459.65 C$ | +47.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,385.41 C$ | 2,108.88 C$ | +52.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,855.88 C$ | 3,973.51 C$ | +39.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,253.12 C$ | 3,297.75 C$ | +46.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 537.13 C$ | 1,174.78 C$ | +118.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 395.59 C$ | 946.71 C$ | +139.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,656.97 C$ | 4,459.79 C$ | -4.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.41 | 5.95 | -7.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2023 | May 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 384 | 940 |
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