Cost of Living Comparison Between Halifax and Calgary 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Calgary are 6.7% higher than in Halifax (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Calgary are 4.2% higher than in Halifax | |
| Rent Prices in Calgary are 1.4% lower than in Halifax | |
| Restaurant Prices in Calgary are 8.4% higher than in Halifax | |
| Groceries Prices in Calgary are 3.6% lower than in Halifax | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Calgary is 18.5% higher than in Halifax | |
Restaurants | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 C$ | 22.00 C$ | +10.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 90.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 C$ | 12.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 7.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 8.25 C$ | +3.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.78 C$ | 5.16 C$ | +7.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.45 C$ | 2.50 C$ | +1.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.33 C$ | 2.26 C$ | -3.0 % |
Markets | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.76 C$ | 9.06 C$ | -7.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.88 C$ | 2.81 C$ | -2.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.53 C$ | 1.67 C$ | -34.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.67 C$ | 4.18 C$ | -10.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.39 C$ | 6.88 C$ | +7.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.40 C$ | 6.84 C$ | -7.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.00 C$ | 8.65 C$ | +23.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.43 C$ | 2.37 C$ | -2.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.99 C$ | 0.90 C$ | -9.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.32 C$ | 2.18 C$ | -6.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.75 C$ | 2.25 C$ | -18.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.35 C$ | 1.39 C$ | +2.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.51 C$ | 1.57 C$ | +4.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.44 C$ | 3.50 C$ | +1.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.90 C$ | 2.13 C$ | +12.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 16.00 C$ | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.02 C$ | 3.52 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.49 C$ | 4.31 C$ | -4.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 17.93 C$ | -10.4 % |
Transportation | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.75 C$ | 3.60 C$ | +30.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 82.50 C$ | 112.00 C$ | +35.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.70 C$ | 4.50 C$ | -4.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.86 C$ | 3.10 C$ | +8.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 C$ | 40.94 C$ | +36.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.92 C$ | 5.74 C$ | -17.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 C$ | 28,500.00 C$ | -5.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,032.13 C$ | 27,612.76 C$ | -8.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 212.53 C$ | 293.27 C$ | +38.0 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.23 C$ | 0.47 C$ | +102.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 105.79 C$ | 87.37 C$ | -17.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 58.00 C$ | 76.64 C$ | +32.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.67 C$ | 37.26 C$ | +123.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 16.50 C$ | +10.0 % |
Childcare | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 833.33 C$ | 1,130.65 C$ | +35.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,250.00 C$ | 23,525.00 C$ | +36.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.85 C$ | 76.86 C$ | -11.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 48.11 C$ | 66.69 C$ | +38.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 120.56 C$ | 109.50 C$ | -9.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 133.07 C$ | 147.57 C$ | +10.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,706.47 C$ | 1,577.63 C$ | -7.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,364.52 C$ | 1,311.11 C$ | -3.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,777.05 C$ | 2,805.57 C$ | +1.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,149.00 C$ | 2,192.27 C$ | +2.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 471.89 C$ | 505.76 C$ | +7.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 263.22 C$ | 363.41 C$ | +38.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,976.05 C$ | 4,908.15 C$ | +23.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.79 | 5.79 | +20.9 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 147 | 359 |
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