Cost of Living Comparison Between Toronto and Calgary 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Calgary is 3.1% lower than in Toronto (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Calgary is 9.7% lower than in Toronto | |
| Rent Prices in Calgary are 22.6% lower than in Toronto | |
| Restaurant Prices in Calgary are 6.6% lower than in Toronto | |
| Groceries Prices in Calgary are 0.2% higher than in Toronto | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Calgary is 4.1% higher than in Toronto | |
Restaurants | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.12 C$ | 25.00 C$ | -0.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | -16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 7.00 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.28 C$ | 5.21 C$ | -1.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.97 C$ | 2.84 C$ | -4.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.30 C$ | 2.41 C$ | +4.8 % |
Markets | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 15.07 C$ | 11.75 C$ | -22.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.51 C$ | 3.38 C$ | -3.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.13 C$ | 1.94 C$ | -9.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.83 C$ | 4.66 C$ | -3.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.48 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +6.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.17 C$ | 7.76 C$ | -5.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.02 C$ | 9.76 C$ | -2.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.61 C$ | 2.70 C$ | +3.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.71 C$ | 0.83 C$ | +16.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.11 C$ | 2.31 C$ | +9.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.57 C$ | 2.68 C$ | +4.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.59 C$ | 1.56 C$ | -1.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.82 C$ | 1.62 C$ | -11.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.15 C$ | 3.72 C$ | +18.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.66 C$ | 2.57 C$ | -3.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 18.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.68 C$ | 3.98 C$ | +8.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.31 C$ | 5.48 C$ | +27.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.35 C$ | 3.75 C$ | +11.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 156.00 C$ | 118.00 C$ | -24.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 C$ | 4.75 C$ | -5.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 C$ | 3.15 C$ | -2.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 C$ | 39.06 C$ | +11.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.79 C$ | 5.68 C$ | -2.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,087.00 C$ | 33,989.00 C$ | -0.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,943.84 C$ | 29,688.96 C$ | +2.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 161.98 C$ | 287.87 C$ | +77.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 51.13 C$ | 54.54 C$ | +6.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 71.93 C$ | 78.70 C$ | +9.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 74.85 C$ | 72.89 C$ | -2.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 28.24 C$ | 58.12 C$ | +105.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 C$ | 17.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,537.77 C$ | 1,190.40 C$ | -22.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 24,619.21 C$ | 21,833.33 C$ | -11.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 76.34 C$ | 80.38 C$ | +5.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 53.61 C$ | 65.04 C$ | +21.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 120.77 C$ | 117.78 C$ | -2.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 154.61 C$ | 144.78 C$ | -6.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,460.30 C$ | 1,913.34 C$ | -22.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,107.13 C$ | 1,564.50 C$ | -25.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,046.82 C$ | 3,182.90 C$ | -21.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,367.97 C$ | 2,610.11 C$ | -22.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,174.95 C$ | 431.85 C$ | -63.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 950.61 C$ | 396.61 C$ | -58.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,384.65 C$ | 4,122.41 C$ | -6.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.16 | 5.75 | +11.4 % |
| Last update: | May 2025 | May 2025 | |
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