Cost of Living Comparison Between Calgary and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Vancouver is 4.2% higher than in Calgary (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Vancouver is 16.1% higher than in Calgary | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 44.6% higher than in Calgary | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 8.2% higher than in Calgary | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 5.2% higher than in Calgary | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 8.9% 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$ | 120.00 C$ | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.50 C$ | 8.50 C$ | +13.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 10.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.35 C$ | 5.70 C$ | +6.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.89 C$ | 2.99 C$ | +3.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.35 C$ | 2.55 C$ | +8.6 % |
Markets | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.16 C$ | 10.64 C$ | -4.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.45 C$ | 4.02 C$ | +16.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.00 C$ | 2.45 C$ | +22.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.01 C$ | 5.68 C$ | +13.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.00 C$ | 7.91 C$ | -12.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.96 C$ | 8.69 C$ | +9.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.65 C$ | 10.14 C$ | +5.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.66 C$ | 2.70 C$ | +1.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.85 C$ | 0.91 C$ | +6.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.29 C$ | 2.42 C$ | +5.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.74 C$ | 3.07 C$ | +12.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.55 C$ | 1.97 C$ | +26.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.57 C$ | 1.82 C$ | +15.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.77 C$ | 3.49 C$ | -7.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.57 C$ | 2.49 C$ | -3.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 21.00 C$ | +5.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.09 C$ | 4.44 C$ | +8.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.61 C$ | 5.29 C$ | -5.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 21.00 C$ | +5.0 % |
Transportation | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.70 C$ | 3.25 C$ | -12.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 115.00 C$ | 117.00 C$ | +1.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.09 C$ | 3.39 C$ | +9.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 39.06 C$ | 37.91 C$ | -2.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.81 C$ | 7.13 C$ | +22.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,989.00 C$ | 34,697.50 C$ | +2.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,040.51 C$ | 28,279.55 C$ | -2.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 294.37 C$ | 139.94 C$ | -52.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 59.09 C$ | 55.21 C$ | -6.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 86.17 C$ | 79.10 C$ | -8.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 72.52 C$ | 64.96 C$ | -10.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 58.12 C$ | 19.25 C$ | -66.9 % |
| 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 | 1,237.83 C$ | 1,621.30 C$ | +31.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 21,833.33 C$ | 24,357.14 C$ | +11.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.15 C$ | 90.08 C$ | +13.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 63.73 C$ | 59.08 C$ | -7.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 120.63 C$ | 135.55 C$ | +12.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 142.80 C$ | 176.04 C$ | +23.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,978.39 C$ | 2,761.28 C$ | +39.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,625.07 C$ | 2,321.21 C$ | +42.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,222.90 C$ | 4,773.08 C$ | +48.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,651.52 C$ | 3,852.00 C$ | +45.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 431.85 C$ | 1,274.27 C$ | +195.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 403.05 C$ | 893.79 C$ | +121.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,183.42 C$ | 4,424.45 C$ | +5.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.08 | 5.87 | -3.5 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | March 2025 | |
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