Cost of Living Comparison Between Toronto and Calgary 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Calgary are 3.65% lower than in Toronto (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Calgary are 16.97% lower than in Toronto | |
| Rent Prices in Calgary are 38.74% lower than in Toronto | |
| Restaurant Prices in Calgary are 6.55% lower than in Toronto | |
| Groceries Prices in Calgary are 1.36% lower than in Toronto | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Calgary is 37.89% higher than in Toronto | |
Restaurants | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 90.00 C$ | 75.00 C$ | -16.67 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.00 C$ | 11.25 C$ | +2.27 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 7.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 7.99 C$ | -0.12 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.52 C$ | 4.32 C$ | -4.35 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.43 C$ | 2.15 C$ | -11.80 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.99 C$ | 1.83 C$ | -7.84 % |
Markets | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 12.16 C$ | 9.02 C$ | -25.81 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.60 C$ | 2.24 C$ | -14.05 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.66 C$ | 1.36 C$ | -18.17 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.40 C$ | 3.54 C$ | +3.98 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.18 C$ | 5.67 C$ | -8.23 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.25 C$ | 6.07 C$ | -2.89 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.23 C$ | 6.54 C$ | -9.51 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.82 C$ | 1.91 C$ | +4.84 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.72 C$ | 0.87 C$ | +20.06 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.59 C$ | 1.76 C$ | +10.67 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.75 C$ | 2.04 C$ | +16.71 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.31 C$ | 1.21 C$ | -7.52 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.19 C$ | 1.05 C$ | -11.96 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.56 C$ | 2.58 C$ | +0.67 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.19 C$ | 1.96 C$ | -10.33 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -6.25 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.30 C$ | 3.59 C$ | +8.93 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.77 C$ | 3.52 C$ | -6.46 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 C$ | 17.50 C$ | +16.67 % |
Transportation | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.25 C$ | 3.50 C$ | +7.69 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 156.00 C$ | 109.00 C$ | -30.13 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.25 C$ | 3.80 C$ | -10.59 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 C$ | 3.22 C$ | 0.00 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 31.00 C$ | 31.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.08 C$ | 3.77 C$ | -7.43 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,150.00 C$ | 26,586.50 C$ | +1.67 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,718.00 C$ | 23,308.64 C$ | -9.37 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 164.12 C$ | 200.59 C$ | +22.22 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.36 C$ | 0.26 C$ | -26.15 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 73.53 C$ | 79.92 C$ | +8.69 % |
Sports And Leisure | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.97 C$ | 65.74 C$ | +17.45 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 25.93 C$ | 22.29 C$ | -14.01 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
Childcare | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,718.80 C$ | 1,248.96 C$ | -27.34 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 27,246.00 C$ | 15,771.43 C$ | -42.11 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 74.94 C$ | 57.42 C$ | -23.38 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 49.76 C$ | 50.69 C$ | +1.88 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 110.98 C$ | 90.60 C$ | -18.37 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 147.42 C$ | 124.04 C$ | -15.86 % |
Rent Per Month | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,028.98 C$ | 1,200.78 C$ | -40.82 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,728.14 C$ | 1,019.76 C$ | -40.99 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,479.78 C$ | 2,200.23 C$ | -36.77 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,701.12 C$ | 1,669.36 C$ | -38.20 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,076.97 C$ | 363.01 C$ | -66.29 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 850.52 C$ | 260.89 C$ | -69.33 % |
Salaries And Financing | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,119.27 C$ | 4,715.93 C$ | +14.48 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.75 | 2.68 | -2.62 % |
| Last update: | March 2021 | February 2021 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 600 | 249 |
Cities near Toronto: | Cost of Living in Vaughan | 16.10 miles |
| Cost of Living in Richmond Hill | 22.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oakville | 25.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brampton | 27.62 miles |
| Cost of Living in Whitby, ON | 33.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Burlington | 34.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oshawa | 35.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hamilton | 44.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Guelph | 58.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cambridge | 60.12 miles |
Cities near Calgary: | Cost of Living in Red Deer | 90.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lethbridge, AB | 139.70 miles |
| Cost of Living in Medicine Hat | 181.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Edmonton | 183.86 miles |
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