Cost of Living Comparison Between Calgary and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Vancouver are 2.6% higher than in Calgary (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Vancouver are 18.4% higher than in Calgary | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 55.1% higher than in Calgary | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 8.1% higher than in Calgary | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 12.6% higher than in Calgary | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 25.4% 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) | 14.38 C$ | 14.00 C$ | -2.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.50 C$ | 8.25 C$ | +10.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.18 C$ | 5.43 C$ | +4.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.81 C$ | 2.95 C$ | +5.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 C$ | 2.64 C$ | +8.3 % |
Markets | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.78 C$ | 11.66 C$ | +19.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.01 C$ | 3.84 C$ | +27.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.31 C$ | 2.78 C$ | +20.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.01 C$ | 5.97 C$ | +19.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.40 C$ | 9.22 C$ | +9.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.08 C$ | 9.45 C$ | +17.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.02 C$ | 11.16 C$ | +23.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.65 C$ | 2.89 C$ | +9.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.86 C$ | 0.84 C$ | -2.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.39 C$ | 2.34 C$ | -2.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.55 C$ | 2.96 C$ | +15.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.59 C$ | 2.00 C$ | +26.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.38 C$ | 1.77 C$ | +27.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.65 C$ | 3.57 C$ | -2.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.42 C$ | 2.56 C$ | +5.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 19.50 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +2.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.67 C$ | 4.79 C$ | +30.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.90 C$ | 4.75 C$ | -3.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 20.57 C$ | +2.9 % |
Transportation | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.70 C$ | 3.15 C$ | -14.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 115.00 C$ | 140.00 C$ | +21.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 C$ | 4.00 C$ | -11.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 5.63 C$ | 3.64 C$ | -35.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 52.50 C$ | 36.59 C$ | -30.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.47 C$ | 7.43 C$ | +35.8 % |
| 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) | 29,265.95 C$ | 28,345.04 C$ | -3.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 319.71 C$ | 168.94 C$ | -47.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 62.05 C$ | 66.73 C$ | +7.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 90.30 C$ | 82.22 C$ | -8.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 80.42 C$ | 63.17 C$ | -21.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 48.15 C$ | 20.10 C$ | -58.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,263.48 C$ | 1,478.95 C$ | +17.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 27,525.00 C$ | 20,100.00 C$ | -27.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 83.18 C$ | 92.16 C$ | +10.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 69.59 C$ | 64.65 C$ | -7.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 124.62 C$ | 138.67 C$ | +11.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 173.17 C$ | 183.64 C$ | +6.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,976.01 C$ | 2,802.81 C$ | +41.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,611.72 C$ | 2,325.06 C$ | +44.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,028.48 C$ | 5,087.24 C$ | +68.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,469.56 C$ | 3,879.34 C$ | +57.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 438.21 C$ | 1,508.81 C$ | +244.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 411.64 C$ | 1,000.17 C$ | +143.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Calgary Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,857.08 C$ | 4,288.81 C$ | -11.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.42 | 6.62 | +3.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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