Cost of Living Comparison Between Calgary and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Vancouver are 1.4% higher than in Calgary (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Vancouver are 18.7% higher than in Calgary | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 59.1% higher than in Calgary | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 7.8% higher than in Calgary | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 11.3% higher than in Calgary | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 14.2% lower than in Calgary | |
Restaurants | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 24.00 C$ | 28.00 C$ | +16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 13.59 C$ | 14.00 C$ | +3.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.50 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +6.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.56 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +5.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.39 C$ | 5.56 C$ | +3.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.78 C$ | 3.22 C$ | +15.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.42 C$ | 2.67 C$ | +10.5 % |
Markets | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.65 C$ | 12.34 C$ | +15.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.01 C$ | 3.88 C$ | +28.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.01 C$ | 2.48 C$ | +23.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.46 C$ | 6.01 C$ | +34.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.19 C$ | 8.05 C$ | +12.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.04 C$ | 8.32 C$ | +18.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.96 C$ | 8.78 C$ | -2.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.52 C$ | 2.45 C$ | -2.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.91 C$ | 0.86 C$ | -5.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.28 C$ | 2.26 C$ | -0.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.20 C$ | 2.58 C$ | +17.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.56 C$ | 2.01 C$ | +29.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.54 C$ | 1.56 C$ | +1.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.53 C$ | 3.56 C$ | +0.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.24 C$ | 2.65 C$ | +18.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 17.50 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.43 C$ | 4.22 C$ | +23.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.02 C$ | 4.58 C$ | +14.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 18.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
Transportation | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.60 C$ | 3.12 C$ | -13.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 112.00 C$ | 137.00 C$ | +22.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 C$ | 4.00 C$ | -11.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.15 C$ | 3.45 C$ | +9.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 46.50 C$ | 39.00 C$ | -16.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.30 C$ | 7.31 C$ | +37.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,450.00 C$ | 32,000.00 C$ | +8.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,840.47 C$ | 26,631.58 C$ | -7.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 347.20 C$ | 144.08 C$ | -58.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 62.12 C$ | 63.73 C$ | +2.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 96.25 C$ | 85.50 C$ | -11.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 76.78 C$ | 60.62 C$ | -21.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 39.82 C$ | 17.24 C$ | -56.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +5.9 % |
Childcare | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,204.77 C$ | 1,340.83 C$ | +11.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 28,775.00 C$ | 24,389.32 C$ | -15.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 84.23 C$ | 84.91 C$ | +0.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 75.00 C$ | 59.32 C$ | -20.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 119.31 C$ | 125.75 C$ | +5.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 179.34 C$ | 176.47 C$ | -1.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,788.22 C$ | 2,782.45 C$ | +55.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,509.55 C$ | 2,240.70 C$ | +48.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,967.78 C$ | 4,938.39 C$ | +66.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,386.41 C$ | 3,791.40 C$ | +58.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 576.12 C$ | 1,418.22 C$ | +146.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 436.60 C$ | 1,048.24 C$ | +140.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,420.34 C$ | 4,504.93 C$ | +1.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.69 | 6.74 | +0.7 % |
| Last update: | September 2023 | September 2023 | |
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