Cost of Living Comparison Between Calgary and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Vancouver is 2.3% higher than in Calgary (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Vancouver is 16.0% higher than in Calgary | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 49.4% higher than in Calgary | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 2.5% higher than in Calgary | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 4.5% higher than in Calgary | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 6.5% lower than in Calgary | |
Restaurants | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +28.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 10.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.21 C$ | 5.61 C$ | +7.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.84 C$ | 2.95 C$ | +4.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.41 C$ | 2.49 C$ | +2.9 % |
Markets | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.75 C$ | 10.68 C$ | -9.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.38 C$ | 3.84 C$ | +13.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.94 C$ | 2.57 C$ | +32.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.66 C$ | 5.65 C$ | +21.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.00 C$ | 7.50 C$ | -16.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.76 C$ | 8.62 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.76 C$ | 9.75 C$ | -0.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.70 C$ | 2.71 C$ | +0.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.83 C$ | 0.88 C$ | +6.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.31 C$ | 2.48 C$ | +7.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.68 C$ | 3.08 C$ | +14.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.56 C$ | 1.85 C$ | +19.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.62 C$ | 1.86 C$ | +15.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.72 C$ | 3.51 C$ | -5.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.57 C$ | 2.47 C$ | -4.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 22.00 C$ | +10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.98 C$ | 4.31 C$ | +8.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.48 C$ | 5.11 C$ | -6.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 21.00 C$ | +5.0 % |
Transportation | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.75 C$ | 3.25 C$ | -13.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 118.00 C$ | 112.00 C$ | -5.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.75 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +5.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.15 C$ | 3.39 C$ | +7.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 39.06 C$ | 38.93 C$ | -0.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.68 C$ | 6.85 C$ | +20.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,989.00 C$ | 34,395.00 C$ | +1.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,688.96 C$ | 28,165.58 C$ | -5.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 287.87 C$ | 122.88 C$ | -57.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 55.66 C$ | 55.23 C$ | -0.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 79.72 C$ | 79.98 C$ | +0.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 72.89 C$ | 57.46 C$ | -21.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 58.12 C$ | 20.22 C$ | -65.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 C$ | 16.00 C$ | -5.9 % |
Childcare | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,190.40 C$ | 1,590.20 C$ | +33.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 21,833.33 C$ | 25,000.00 C$ | +14.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.38 C$ | 90.03 C$ | +12.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 65.04 C$ | 55.39 C$ | -14.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 117.78 C$ | 131.70 C$ | +11.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 144.78 C$ | 172.29 C$ | +19.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,913.34 C$ | 2,789.53 C$ | +45.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,564.50 C$ | 2,310.00 C$ | +47.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,182.90 C$ | 4,893.10 C$ | +53.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,610.11 C$ | 3,860.00 C$ | +47.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 431.85 C$ | 1,299.81 C$ | +201.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 396.61 C$ | 922.68 C$ | +132.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,122.41 C$ | 4,472.84 C$ | +8.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.75 | 5.60 | -2.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2025 | May 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 293 | 364 |
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