Cost of Living Comparison Between Toronto and Calgary 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Calgary is 2.2% lower than in Toronto (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Calgary is 9.7% lower than in Toronto | |
| Rent Prices in Calgary are 23.9% lower than in Toronto | |
| Restaurant Prices in Calgary are 9.0% lower than in Toronto | |
| Groceries Prices in Calgary are 5.7% higher than in Toronto | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Calgary is 5.9% higher than in Toronto | |
Restaurants | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 26.00 C$ | 26.30 C$ | +1.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 125.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | -20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 14.50 C$ | -3.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 8.00 C$ | 7.00 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 10.00 C$ | 8.50 C$ | -15.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.62 C$ | 5.29 C$ | -5.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 3.04 C$ | 2.84 C$ | -6.3 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.45 C$ | 2.34 C$ | -4.2 % |
Markets | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 4.46 C$ | 2.67 C$ | -40.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 3.93 C$ | 3.54 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 4.66 C$ | 4.84 C$ | +4.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.71 C$ | 5.23 C$ | +11.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 15.45 C$ | 20.40 C$ | +32.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 17.41 C$ | 18.26 C$ | +4.9 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 19.13 C$ | 21.09 C$ | +10.2 % |
| Apples (1kg) | 5.24 C$ | 5.89 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.93 C$ | 1.90 C$ | -1.9 % |
| Oranges (1kg) | 4.95 C$ | 5.41 C$ | +9.5 % |
| Tomato (1kg) | 5.40 C$ | 5.64 C$ | +4.5 % |
| Potato (1kg) | 3.34 C$ | 3.85 C$ | +15.3 % |
| Onion (1kg) | 3.89 C$ | 3.18 C$ | -18.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.02 C$ | 3.62 C$ | +20.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.51 C$ | 2.69 C$ | +7.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 19.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +5.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.61 C$ | 3.62 C$ | +0.3 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 3.79 C$ | 5.12 C$ | +34.9 % |
| 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$ | 3.70 C$ | +10.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 156.00 C$ | 115.00 C$ | -26.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 C$ | 4.50 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 2.00 C$ | 1.92 C$ | -4.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 C$ | 39.06 C$ | +11.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.60 C$ | 1.55 C$ | -3.7 % |
| 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) | 29,528.83 C$ | 28,802.42 C$ | -2.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 154.63 C$ | 296.83 C$ | +92.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 58.12 C$ | 60.13 C$ | +3.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 70.73 C$ | 86.38 C$ | +22.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 69.63 C$ | 76.00 C$ | +9.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.84 C$ | 48.67 C$ | +104.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,677.09 C$ | 1,337.06 C$ | -20.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 24,636.36 C$ | 26,000.00 C$ | +5.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 83.17 C$ | 79.03 C$ | -5.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 54.20 C$ | 65.00 C$ | +19.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 134.91 C$ | 119.45 C$ | -11.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 165.00 C$ | 152.68 C$ | -7.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,516.09 C$ | 2,007.41 C$ | -20.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,119.29 C$ | 1,622.50 C$ | -23.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,275.64 C$ | 3,162.20 C$ | -26.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,481.70 C$ | 2,641.84 C$ | -24.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 13,582.97 C$ | 4,493.59 C$ | -66.9 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 10,748.96 C$ | 4,195.56 C$ | -61.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Toronto Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,886.24 C$ | 4,674.30 C$ | -4.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.37 | 6.38 | +0.1 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Richmond Hill | 36.81 km |
| Cost of Living in Oakville | 41.16 km |
| Cost of Living in Brampton | 44.45 km |
| Cost of Living in Whitby, ON | 54.47 km |
| Cost of Living in Burlington | 56.23 km |
| Cost of Living in Oshawa | 57.75 km |
| Cost of Living in Hamilton | 71.08 km |
| Cost of Living in Guelph | 93.95 km |
| Cost of Living in Cambridge | 96.76 km |
Cities near Calgary: | Cost of Living in Red Deer | 144.96 km |
| Cost of Living in Lethbridge, AB | 224.82 km |
| Cost of Living in Medicine Hat | 292.69 km |
| Cost of Living in Edmonton | 295.89 km |