Cost of Living Comparison Between Calgary and Windsor 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Windsor are 11.4% lower than in Calgary (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Windsor are 11.2% lower than in Calgary | |
| Rent Prices in Windsor are 10.7% lower than in Calgary | |
| Restaurant Prices in Windsor are 19.5% lower than in Calgary | |
| Groceries Prices in Windsor are 8.9% lower than in Calgary | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Windsor is 2.9% lower than in Calgary | |
Restaurants | Calgary Edit |
Windsor Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 17.50 C$ | -30.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 80.00 C$ | -20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.12 C$ | 14.00 C$ | -0.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.25 C$ | 7.00 C$ | -3.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 6.75 C$ | -15.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.15 C$ | 5.30 C$ | +3.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.83 C$ | 2.83 C$ | +0.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.43 C$ | 1.88 C$ | -22.9 % |
Markets | Calgary Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.69 C$ | 10.10 C$ | +4.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.06 C$ | 2.38 C$ | -22.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.29 C$ | 3.11 C$ | +36.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.15 C$ | 4.16 C$ | -19.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.80 C$ | 6.93 C$ | -21.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.14 C$ | 6.92 C$ | -14.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.01 C$ | 7.52 C$ | -16.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.67 C$ | 2.94 C$ | +10.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.86 C$ | 0.66 C$ | -23.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.37 C$ | 2.52 C$ | +6.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.55 C$ | 2.33 C$ | -8.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.61 C$ | 1.13 C$ | -29.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.41 C$ | 1.51 C$ | +7.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.70 C$ | 3.22 C$ | -13.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.53 C$ | 2.38 C$ | -6.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 19.50 C$ | 15.50 C$ | -20.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.67 C$ | 6.50 C$ | +77.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.98 C$ | 5.56 C$ | +11.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
Transportation | Calgary Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.70 C$ | 3.25 C$ | -12.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 115.00 C$ | 125.00 C$ | +8.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 C$ | 4.67 C$ | +3.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 C$ | 3.22 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 39.06 C$ | 30.00 C$ | -23.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.48 C$ | 5.68 C$ | +3.8 % |
| 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) | 29,265.95 C$ | 29,976.61 C$ | +2.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Calgary Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 296.19 C$ | 190.30 C$ | -35.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 62.03 C$ | 82.00 C$ | +32.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 90.04 C$ | 93.54 C$ | +3.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Calgary Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 79.11 C$ | 53.60 C$ | -32.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 50.07 C$ | 35.00 C$ | -30.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 13.50 C$ | -25.0 % |
Childcare | Calgary Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,248.18 C$ | 1,000.00 C$ | -19.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 26,800.00 C$ | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Calgary Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.28 C$ | 54.50 C$ | -32.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 69.19 C$ | 46.25 C$ | -33.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 120.80 C$ | 117.60 C$ | -2.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 161.96 C$ | 100.00 C$ | -38.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Calgary Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,994.14 C$ | 1,616.67 C$ | -18.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,602.14 C$ | 1,766.67 C$ | +10.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,019.67 C$ | 2,200.00 C$ | -27.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,511.36 C$ | 2,571.43 C$ | +2.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Calgary Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 438.21 C$ | 464.51 C$ | +6.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 412.66 C$ | 393.68 C$ | -4.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Calgary Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,881.21 C$ | 4,211.90 C$ | -13.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.39 | 7.05 | +10.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 369 | 40 |
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