Cost of Living Comparison Between Calgary and Victoria 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Victoria is 7.7% higher than in Calgary (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Victoria is 12.5% higher than in Calgary | |
| Rent Prices in Victoria are 24.3% higher than in Calgary | |
| Restaurant Prices in Victoria are 7.9% higher than in Calgary | |
| Groceries Prices in Victoria are 13.2% higher than in Calgary | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Victoria is 37.1% lower than in Calgary | |
Restaurants | Calgary Edit |
Victoria Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.65 C$ | 26.00 C$ | +1.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.50 C$ | 14.44 C$ | -0.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.25 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +10.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.50 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +5.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.27 C$ | 5.30 C$ | +0.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.82 C$ | 3.22 C$ | +14.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.35 C$ | 2.79 C$ | +19.0 % |
Markets | Calgary Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.78 C$ | 14.88 C$ | +52.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.12 C$ | 4.41 C$ | +41.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.28 C$ | 3.09 C$ | +35.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.38 C$ | 5.88 C$ | +9.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.65 C$ | 8.79 C$ | +1.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.19 C$ | 9.39 C$ | +14.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.44 C$ | 9.72 C$ | +2.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.72 C$ | 2.87 C$ | +5.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.87 C$ | 0.93 C$ | +7.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.40 C$ | 2.73 C$ | +13.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.56 C$ | 3.37 C$ | +31.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.68 C$ | 2.44 C$ | +45.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.39 C$ | 2.07 C$ | +48.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.70 C$ | 3.69 C$ | -0.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.56 C$ | 2.72 C$ | +6.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 19.99 C$ | 22.00 C$ | +10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.68 C$ | 4.12 C$ | +12.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.15 C$ | 5.65 C$ | +9.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Calgary Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.70 C$ | 2.50 C$ | -32.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 115.00 C$ | 85.00 C$ | -26.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 C$ | 4.25 C$ | -5.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.15 C$ | 4.02 C$ | +27.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 39.06 C$ | 45.00 C$ | +15.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.59 C$ | 7.28 C$ | +30.2 % |
| 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) | 28,802.42 C$ | 28,727.55 C$ | -0.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Calgary Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 302.47 C$ | 201.59 C$ | -33.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 64.13 C$ | 69.23 C$ | +8.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 90.68 C$ | 108.64 C$ | +19.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Calgary Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 76.73 C$ | 71.59 C$ | -6.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 51.22 C$ | 25.25 C$ | -50.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 16.00 C$ | -11.1 % |
Childcare | Calgary Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,204.74 C$ | 1,025.00 C$ | -14.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 26,000.00 C$ | 18,000.00 C$ | -30.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Calgary Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.11 C$ | 90.62 C$ | +14.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 61.67 C$ | 55.90 C$ | -9.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 117.72 C$ | 121.06 C$ | +2.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 148.95 C$ | 168.00 C$ | +12.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Calgary Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,030.44 C$ | 2,168.29 C$ | +6.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,630.71 C$ | 1,910.71 C$ | +17.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,142.20 C$ | 4,166.41 C$ | +32.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,630.21 C$ | 3,482.84 C$ | +32.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Calgary Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 402.11 C$ | 836.99 C$ | +108.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 383.90 C$ | 895.93 C$ | +133.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Calgary Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,979.24 C$ | 3,525.52 C$ | -29.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.41 | 6.62 | +3.4 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 378 | 126 |
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