Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Calgary 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Calgary are 2.8% lower than in Vancouver (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Calgary are 15.7% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Calgary are 35.5% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Calgary are 7.6% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Calgary are 11.6% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Calgary is 34.5% 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 | 120.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | -16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.45 C$ | 14.38 C$ | -0.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 7.50 C$ | -6.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | -11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.43 C$ | 5.18 C$ | -4.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.94 C$ | 2.81 C$ | -4.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.64 C$ | 2.44 C$ | -7.5 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.69 C$ | 9.78 C$ | -16.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.81 C$ | 3.01 C$ | -21.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.80 C$ | 2.31 C$ | -17.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.95 C$ | 5.01 C$ | -15.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.33 C$ | 8.40 C$ | -9.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.53 C$ | 8.08 C$ | -15.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 11.16 C$ | 9.02 C$ | -19.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.91 C$ | 2.65 C$ | -9.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.83 C$ | 0.86 C$ | +3.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.39 C$ | 2.39 C$ | +0.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.98 C$ | 2.55 C$ | -14.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.05 C$ | 1.59 C$ | -22.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.77 C$ | 1.38 C$ | -21.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.59 C$ | 3.65 C$ | +1.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.58 C$ | 2.42 C$ | -6.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 19.50 C$ | -2.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.70 C$ | 3.67 C$ | -21.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.71 C$ | 4.90 C$ | +4.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.57 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -2.8 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.15 C$ | 3.70 C$ | +17.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 140.00 C$ | 115.00 C$ | -17.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 C$ | 4.50 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.83 C$ | 5.63 C$ | +47.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.59 C$ | 52.50 C$ | +43.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.45 C$ | 5.48 C$ | -26.4 % |
| 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) | 28,345.04 C$ | 29,265.95 C$ | +3.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 168.94 C$ | 319.71 C$ | +89.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 67.00 C$ | 62.05 C$ | -7.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 81.78 C$ | 90.30 C$ | +10.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 62.41 C$ | 80.42 C$ | +28.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 20.10 C$ | 48.15 C$ | +139.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,478.95 C$ | 1,240.00 C$ | -16.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,100.00 C$ | 27,525.00 C$ | +36.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 92.16 C$ | 83.18 C$ | -9.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 64.65 C$ | 69.59 C$ | +7.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 139.03 C$ | 124.62 C$ | -10.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 183.64 C$ | 173.17 C$ | -5.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,795.98 C$ | 1,975.97 C$ | -29.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,325.06 C$ | 1,611.72 C$ | -30.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,087.24 C$ | 3,028.48 C$ | -40.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,879.34 C$ | 2,469.56 C$ | -36.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,508.81 C$ | 438.21 C$ | -71.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,000.17 C$ | 411.64 C$ | -58.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,281.59 C$ | 4,857.08 C$ | +13.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.62 | 6.42 | -3.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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