Cost of Living Comparison Between Halifax and Calgary 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Calgary is 0.4% higher than in Halifax (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Calgary is 0.0% higher than in Halifax | |
| Rent Prices in Calgary are 0.8% lower than in Halifax | |
| Restaurant Prices in Calgary are 1.8% higher than in Halifax | |
| Groceries Prices in Calgary are 2.0% lower than in Halifax | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Calgary is 38.0% higher than in Halifax | |
Restaurants | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 25.65 C$ | +2.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 13.00 C$ | 14.50 C$ | +11.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 7.75 C$ | 7.25 C$ | -6.5 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 8.50 C$ | -5.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.20 C$ | 5.27 C$ | +1.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.97 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -5.2 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.33 C$ | 2.35 C$ | +0.8 % |
Markets | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 2.81 C$ | 2.58 C$ | -8.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 3.72 C$ | 3.44 C$ | -7.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 6.54 C$ | 5.03 C$ | -23.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.24 C$ | 5.38 C$ | +2.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 15.31 C$ | 19.07 C$ | +24.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 19.23 C$ | 18.07 C$ | -6.0 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 18.65 C$ | 20.81 C$ | +11.5 % |
| Apples (1kg) | 6.60 C$ | 6.00 C$ | -9.2 % |
| Banana (1kg) | 2.23 C$ | 1.91 C$ | -14.4 % |
| Oranges (1kg) | 5.60 C$ | 5.29 C$ | -5.4 % |
| Tomato (1kg) | 6.36 C$ | 5.63 C$ | -11.4 % |
| Potato (1kg) | 3.56 C$ | 3.70 C$ | +4.0 % |
| Onion (1kg) | 3.41 C$ | 3.06 C$ | -10.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.49 C$ | 3.70 C$ | +6.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.65 C$ | 2.56 C$ | -3.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 19.99 C$ | -0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.07 C$ | 3.68 C$ | -27.4 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 5.78 C$ | 5.15 C$ | -10.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.75 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -3.6 % |
Transportation | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.75 C$ | 3.70 C$ | +34.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 82.50 C$ | 115.00 C$ | +39.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.95 C$ | 4.50 C$ | -9.1 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 1.75 C$ | 1.96 C$ | +12.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 C$ | 39.06 C$ | +30.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.76 C$ | 1.48 C$ | -16.0 % |
| 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) | 29,467.81 C$ | 28,802.42 C$ | -2.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 278.58 C$ | 302.47 C$ | +8.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 79.22 C$ | 64.13 C$ | -19.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 106.54 C$ | 90.68 C$ | -14.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 71.76 C$ | 76.73 C$ | +6.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 19.50 C$ | 51.22 C$ | +162.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.25 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +35.8 % |
Childcare | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,194.44 C$ | 1,204.74 C$ | +0.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 19,166.67 C$ | 26,000.00 C$ | +35.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.84 C$ | 79.11 C$ | -10.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 44.12 C$ | 61.67 C$ | +39.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 140.42 C$ | 117.72 C$ | -16.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 140.67 C$ | 148.95 C$ | +5.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,998.57 C$ | 2,030.44 C$ | +1.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,654.00 C$ | 1,630.71 C$ | -1.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,212.00 C$ | 3,142.20 C$ | -2.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,649.58 C$ | 2,630.21 C$ | -0.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 9,313.85 C$ | 4,328.34 C$ | -53.5 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,593.75 C$ | 4,132.33 C$ | +15.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,607.63 C$ | 4,979.24 C$ | +38.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.44 | 6.41 | -0.5 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 145 | 378 |
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