Cost of Living Comparison Between Windsor and Calgary 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Calgary are 13.4% higher than in Windsor (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Calgary are 12.8% higher than in Windsor | |
| Rent Prices in Calgary are 11.5% higher than in Windsor | |
| Restaurant Prices in Calgary are 24.8% higher than in Windsor | |
| Groceries Prices in Calgary are 9.3% higher than in Windsor | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Calgary is 11.0% higher than in Windsor | |
Restaurants | Windsor Edit |
Calgary Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 17.50 C$ | 25.00 C$ | +42.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.00 C$ | 14.50 C$ | +3.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 7.50 C$ | +7.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.75 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +18.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.30 C$ | 5.19 C$ | -2.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.83 C$ | 2.81 C$ | -1.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.88 C$ | 2.44 C$ | +29.9 % |
Markets | Windsor Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.10 C$ | 9.78 C$ | -3.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.38 C$ | 3.01 C$ | +26.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.11 C$ | 2.31 C$ | -25.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.16 C$ | 5.02 C$ | +20.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.93 C$ | 8.77 C$ | +26.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.92 C$ | 8.08 C$ | +16.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.52 C$ | 9.02 C$ | +20.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.94 C$ | 2.65 C$ | -9.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.66 C$ | 0.86 C$ | +30.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.52 C$ | 2.38 C$ | -5.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.33 C$ | 2.55 C$ | +9.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.13 C$ | 1.59 C$ | +39.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.51 C$ | 1.38 C$ | -8.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.22 C$ | 3.65 C$ | +13.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.38 C$ | 2.42 C$ | +1.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.50 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +29.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.50 C$ | 3.67 C$ | -43.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.56 C$ | 4.90 C$ | -11.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 18.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
Transportation | Windsor Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.25 C$ | 3.70 C$ | +13.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 125.00 C$ | 115.00 C$ | -8.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.67 C$ | 4.50 C$ | -3.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 C$ | 3.22 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 C$ | 39.06 C$ | +30.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.68 C$ | 5.48 C$ | -3.5 % |
| 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) | 29,976.61 C$ | 29,265.95 C$ | -2.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Windsor Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 190.30 C$ | 319.71 C$ | +68.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 82.00 C$ | 62.05 C$ | -24.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 91.26 C$ | 91.06 C$ | -0.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Windsor Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 53.60 C$ | 81.04 C$ | +51.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 35.00 C$ | 48.15 C$ | +37.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.50 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +33.4 % |
Childcare | Windsor Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,000.00 C$ | 1,240.00 C$ | +24.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | ? | 27,525.00 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Windsor Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 54.50 C$ | 83.35 C$ | +52.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 46.25 C$ | 69.59 C$ | +50.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 117.60 C$ | 124.62 C$ | +6.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 100.00 C$ | 172.64 C$ | +72.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Windsor Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,616.67 C$ | 1,975.80 C$ | +22.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,766.67 C$ | 1,611.72 C$ | -8.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,200.00 C$ | 3,028.48 C$ | +37.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,571.43 C$ | 2,479.00 C$ | -3.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Windsor Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 464.51 C$ | 438.21 C$ | -5.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 393.68 C$ | 411.64 C$ | +4.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Windsor Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,877.08 C$ | 4,857.08 C$ | +25.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.05 | 6.42 | -9.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 41 | 374 |
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