Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Calgary 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Calgary is 2.4% lower than in Vancouver (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Calgary is 13.2% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Calgary are 31.9% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Calgary are 5.6% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Calgary are 4.7% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Calgary is 8.2% higher than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 107.50 C$ | 95.00 C$ | -11.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 7.00 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.44 C$ | 5.13 C$ | -5.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.96 C$ | 2.73 C$ | -7.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 C$ | 2.31 C$ | -5.2 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.61 C$ | 11.24 C$ | -3.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.85 C$ | 3.32 C$ | -13.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.33 C$ | 2.05 C$ | -12.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.86 C$ | 4.58 C$ | -21.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.87 C$ | 8.92 C$ | +13.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.64 C$ | 7.85 C$ | -9.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.72 C$ | 9.87 C$ | +1.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.63 C$ | 2.70 C$ | +2.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.92 C$ | 0.81 C$ | -11.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.44 C$ | 2.34 C$ | -4.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.11 C$ | 2.65 C$ | -14.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.92 C$ | 1.61 C$ | -16.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.86 C$ | 1.64 C$ | -11.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.58 C$ | 3.70 C$ | +3.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.47 C$ | 2.60 C$ | +5.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 22.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -9.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.26 C$ | 3.90 C$ | -8.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.20 C$ | 5.33 C$ | +2.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 21.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -4.8 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.23 C$ | 3.75 C$ | +16.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 114.20 C$ | 118.00 C$ | +3.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 C$ | 4.75 C$ | -5.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.27 C$ | 3.15 C$ | -3.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.90 C$ | 39.06 C$ | +5.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.66 C$ | 5.63 C$ | -15.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,489.00 C$ | 33,989.00 C$ | -1.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,165.58 C$ | 29,615.66 C$ | +5.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 122.83 C$ | 290.39 C$ | +136.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 55.23 C$ | 55.68 C$ | +0.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 83.36 C$ | 79.57 C$ | -4.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 61.12 C$ | 73.86 C$ | +20.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.37 C$ | 71.67 C$ | +235.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 16.00 C$ | 17.00 C$ | +6.2 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,590.20 C$ | 1,190.40 C$ | -25.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 25,000.00 C$ | 21,833.33 C$ | -12.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 84.52 C$ | 79.57 C$ | -5.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 57.82 C$ | 64.36 C$ | +11.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 132.28 C$ | 117.78 C$ | -11.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 156.70 C$ | 145.91 C$ | -6.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,720.15 C$ | 1,891.20 C$ | -30.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,220.59 C$ | 1,583.08 C$ | -28.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,800.00 C$ | 3,169.57 C$ | -34.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,745.83 C$ | 2,541.65 C$ | -32.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,271.05 C$ | 431.85 C$ | -66.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 924.33 C$ | 396.61 C$ | -57.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,409.63 C$ | 4,142.01 C$ | -6.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.61 | 5.71 | +1.8 % |
| Last update: | 19 June 2025 | 19 June 2025 | |
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