Cost of Living Comparison Between Calgary and Victoria 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Victoria is 4.8% higher than in Calgary (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Victoria is 9.2% higher than in Calgary | |
| Rent Prices in Victoria are 20.3% higher than in Calgary | |
| Restaurant Prices in Victoria are 6.0% higher than in Calgary | |
| Groceries Prices in Victoria are 12.8% higher than in Calgary | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Victoria is 18.7% lower than in Calgary | |
Restaurants | Calgary Edit |
Victoria Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 95.00 C$ | 110.00 C$ | +15.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 7.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.13 C$ | 5.36 C$ | +4.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.73 C$ | 3.21 C$ | +17.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.31 C$ | 2.71 C$ | +17.3 % |
Markets | Calgary Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.24 C$ | 15.58 C$ | +38.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.32 C$ | 3.89 C$ | +17.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.05 C$ | 3.21 C$ | +56.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.58 C$ | 5.99 C$ | +30.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.92 C$ | 8.46 C$ | -5.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.85 C$ | 9.03 C$ | +15.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.87 C$ | 9.61 C$ | -2.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.70 C$ | 2.72 C$ | +0.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 C$ | 1.00 C$ | +23.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.34 C$ | 2.69 C$ | +15.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.65 C$ | 3.07 C$ | +15.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.61 C$ | 2.36 C$ | +46.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.64 C$ | 1.98 C$ | +20.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.70 C$ | 3.76 C$ | +1.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.60 C$ | 3.69 C$ | +41.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 23.00 C$ | +15.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.90 C$ | 5.20 C$ | +33.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.33 C$ | 6.07 C$ | +13.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 21.00 C$ | +5.0 % |
Transportation | Calgary Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.75 C$ | 2.60 C$ | -30.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 118.00 C$ | 85.00 C$ | -28.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.75 C$ | 3.80 C$ | -20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.15 C$ | 3.16 C$ | +0.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 39.06 C$ | 46.80 C$ | +19.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.63 C$ | 6.75 C$ | +19.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,989.00 C$ | 33,978.00 C$ | -0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,615.66 C$ | 28,582.86 C$ | -3.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Calgary Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 290.39 C$ | 186.26 C$ | -35.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 55.68 C$ | 74.41 C$ | +33.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 79.57 C$ | 98.75 C$ | +24.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Calgary Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 73.86 C$ | 61.64 C$ | -16.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 71.67 C$ | 22.51 C$ | -68.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 C$ | 16.00 C$ | -5.9 % |
Childcare | Calgary Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,190.40 C$ | 860.00 C$ | -27.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 21,833.33 C$ | 19,120.00 C$ | -12.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Calgary Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.57 C$ | 78.50 C$ | -1.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 64.36 C$ | 60.00 C$ | -6.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 117.78 C$ | 128.92 C$ | +9.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 145.91 C$ | 149.91 C$ | +2.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Calgary Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,891.20 C$ | 2,150.63 C$ | +13.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,583.08 C$ | 1,888.54 C$ | +19.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,169.57 C$ | 3,709.52 C$ | +17.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,541.65 C$ | 3,302.23 C$ | +29.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Calgary Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 431.85 C$ | 857.99 C$ | +98.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 396.61 C$ | 602.79 C$ | +52.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Calgary Edit |
Victoria Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,142.01 C$ | 3,678.67 C$ | -11.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.71 | 6.38 | +11.6 % |
| Last update: | 19 June 2025 | 19 June 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 299 | 127 |
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