Cost of Living Comparison Between Ottawa and Calgary 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Calgary are 1.0% higher than in Ottawa (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Calgary are 0.6% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Rent Prices in Calgary are 4.0% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Restaurant Prices in Calgary are 13.3% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Groceries Prices in Calgary are 4.7% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Calgary is 23.1% higher than in Ottawa | |
Restaurants | Ottawa Edit |
Calgary Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 29.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | -13.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | -16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 14.12 C$ | -5.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 7.25 C$ | -9.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.50 C$ | 8.00 C$ | -15.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.38 C$ | 5.15 C$ | -4.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.40 C$ | 2.83 C$ | -16.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.34 C$ | 2.43 C$ | +4.1 % |
Markets | Ottawa Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.82 C$ | 9.69 C$ | -18.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.46 C$ | 3.06 C$ | -11.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.48 C$ | 2.29 C$ | -7.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.32 C$ | 5.15 C$ | +19.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.06 C$ | 8.80 C$ | -2.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.68 C$ | 8.14 C$ | +6.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.52 C$ | 9.01 C$ | +5.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.59 C$ | 2.67 C$ | +2.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 C$ | 0.86 C$ | +7.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.91 C$ | 2.37 C$ | +23.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.52 C$ | 2.55 C$ | +1.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.70 C$ | 1.61 C$ | -5.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.73 C$ | 1.41 C$ | -18.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.19 C$ | 3.70 C$ | +16.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.28 C$ | 2.53 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 19.50 C$ | -2.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.51 C$ | 3.67 C$ | +4.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.56 C$ | 4.98 C$ | +39.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +17.6 % |
Transportation | Ottawa Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.79 C$ | 3.70 C$ | -2.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 128.75 C$ | 115.00 C$ | -10.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.12 C$ | 4.50 C$ | +9.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.46 C$ | 3.22 C$ | -27.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 C$ | 39.06 C$ | -13.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.73 C$ | 5.48 C$ | -4.5 % |
| 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) | 26,613.70 C$ | 29,265.95 C$ | +10.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ottawa Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 262.28 C$ | 296.19 C$ | +12.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 56.95 C$ | 62.03 C$ | +8.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 74.26 C$ | 90.04 C$ | +21.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ottawa Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 70.73 C$ | 79.11 C$ | +11.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 34.00 C$ | 50.07 C$ | +47.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.50 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +16.1 % |
Childcare | Ottawa Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,469.48 C$ | 1,248.18 C$ | -15.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 28,926.36 C$ | 26,800.00 C$ | -7.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ottawa Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.22 C$ | 81.28 C$ | -5.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 70.35 C$ | 69.19 C$ | -1.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 151.34 C$ | 120.80 C$ | -20.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 172.71 C$ | 161.96 C$ | -6.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Ottawa Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,962.88 C$ | 1,994.06 C$ | +1.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,800.44 C$ | 1,602.14 C$ | -11.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,194.09 C$ | 3,019.67 C$ | -5.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,550.26 C$ | 2,511.36 C$ | -1.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ottawa Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 828.93 C$ | 438.21 C$ | -47.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 687.64 C$ | 412.66 C$ | -40.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ottawa Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,990.51 C$ | 4,881.21 C$ | +22.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.72 | 6.39 | -4.9 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 205 | 365 |
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