Cost of Living Comparison Between Calgary and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Toronto are 0.8% lower than in Calgary (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Toronto are 13.0% higher than in Calgary | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 45.0% higher than in Calgary | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 9.9% higher than in Calgary | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 1.9% lower than in Calgary | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 20.6% lower than in Calgary | |
Restaurants | Calgary Edit |
Toronto 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) | 14.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | +7.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.50 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +23.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 10.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.07 C$ | 5.44 C$ | +7.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.69 C$ | 2.96 C$ | +9.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.33 C$ | 2.22 C$ | -4.6 % |
Markets | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.61 C$ | 15.77 C$ | +64.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.08 C$ | 3.46 C$ | +12.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.28 C$ | 2.11 C$ | -7.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.15 C$ | 4.84 C$ | -6.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.80 C$ | 7.13 C$ | -19.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.14 C$ | 7.80 C$ | -4.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.01 C$ | 8.92 C$ | -1.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.67 C$ | 2.42 C$ | -9.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.86 C$ | 0.94 C$ | +9.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.37 C$ | 2.50 C$ | +5.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.55 C$ | 2.29 C$ | -10.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.61 C$ | 1.64 C$ | +2.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.41 C$ | 1.74 C$ | +23.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.70 C$ | 3.15 C$ | -14.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.53 C$ | 2.49 C$ | -1.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 19.50 C$ | 19.00 C$ | -2.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.67 C$ | 3.49 C$ | -5.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.98 C$ | 3.82 C$ | -23.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.70 C$ | 3.35 C$ | -9.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 115.00 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +35.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.09 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -8.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 39.06 C$ | 31.00 C$ | -20.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.46 C$ | 6.13 C$ | +12.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 34,350.00 C$ | +1.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,992.90 C$ | 31,263.32 C$ | +7.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 283.34 C$ | 159.92 C$ | -43.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 60.60 C$ | 64.38 C$ | +6.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 88.37 C$ | 73.64 C$ | -16.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 74.04 C$ | 72.29 C$ | -2.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 48.42 C$ | 29.11 C$ | -39.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.49 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +2.9 % |
Childcare | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,157.62 C$ | 1,563.31 C$ | +35.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 23,742.86 C$ | 24,966.43 C$ | +5.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 76.55 C$ | 84.31 C$ | +10.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 60.62 C$ | 51.31 C$ | -15.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 114.96 C$ | 138.55 C$ | +20.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 134.29 C$ | 166.74 C$ | +24.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,966.23 C$ | 2,520.23 C$ | +28.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,581.06 C$ | 2,235.42 C$ | +41.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,924.64 C$ | 4,495.16 C$ | +53.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,419.17 C$ | 3,645.36 C$ | +50.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 337.67 C$ | 1,303.09 C$ | +285.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 363.61 C$ | 1,019.91 C$ | +180.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Calgary Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,096.54 C$ | 4,570.40 C$ | -10.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.29 | 6.53 | +3.8 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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