Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Calgary 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Calgary is 4.6% lower than in Vancouver (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Calgary is 15.2% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Calgary are 33.1% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Calgary are 6.9% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Calgary are 5.7% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Calgary is 27.1% higher than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 25.65 C$ | +2.6 % |
| 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$ | 14.50 C$ | -3.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.50 C$ | 7.25 C$ | -14.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 8.50 C$ | -5.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.44 C$ | 5.27 C$ | -3.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.95 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -4.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.57 C$ | 2.35 C$ | -8.7 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.08 C$ | 9.78 C$ | -2.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.79 C$ | 3.12 C$ | -17.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.54 C$ | 2.28 C$ | -10.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.44 C$ | 5.38 C$ | -1.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.25 C$ | 8.65 C$ | +4.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.49 C$ | 8.19 C$ | -13.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.77 C$ | 9.44 C$ | -12.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.78 C$ | 2.72 C$ | -2.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 C$ | 0.87 C$ | +6.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.36 C$ | 2.40 C$ | +1.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.95 C$ | 2.56 C$ | -13.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.94 C$ | 1.68 C$ | -13.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.68 C$ | 1.39 C$ | -17.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.48 C$ | 3.70 C$ | +6.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.50 C$ | 2.56 C$ | +2.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 19.99 C$ | -0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.25 C$ | 3.68 C$ | -13.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.62 C$ | 5.15 C$ | +11.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
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) | 3.27 C$ | 3.15 C$ | -3.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.90 C$ | 39.06 C$ | +5.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.23 C$ | 5.59 C$ | -22.7 % |
| 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) | 27,715.31 C$ | 28,802.42 C$ | +3.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 143.07 C$ | 302.47 C$ | +111.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 61.45 C$ | 64.13 C$ | +4.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 76.52 C$ | 90.68 C$ | +18.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.43 C$ | 76.73 C$ | +38.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.44 C$ | 51.22 C$ | +254.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +5.9 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,659.38 C$ | 1,204.74 C$ | -27.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 21,750.00 C$ | 26,000.00 C$ | +19.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 84.66 C$ | 79.11 C$ | -6.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 57.64 C$ | 61.67 C$ | +7.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 131.65 C$ | 117.72 C$ | -10.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 165.84 C$ | 148.95 C$ | -10.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,791.39 C$ | 2,030.44 C$ | -27.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,361.71 C$ | 1,630.71 C$ | -31.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,085.62 C$ | 3,142.20 C$ | -38.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,861.86 C$ | 2,630.21 C$ | -31.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,401.17 C$ | 402.11 C$ | -71.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 930.14 C$ | 383.90 C$ | -58.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,620.01 C$ | 4,979.24 C$ | +7.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.53 | 6.41 | -1.9 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 541 | 378 |
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| Cost of Living in New Westminster | 12.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Coquitlam | 20.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Surrey | 25.22 miles |
| Cost of Living in Abbotsford | 48.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Whistler | 77.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Penticton | 248.52 miles |
Cities near Calgary: | Cost of Living in Red Deer | 90.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lethbridge, AB | 139.70 miles |
| Cost of Living in Medicine Hat | 181.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Edmonton | 183.86 miles |