Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Calgary 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Calgary is 6.4% lower than in Vancouver (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Calgary is 16.6% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Calgary are 35.1% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Calgary are 7.3% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Calgary are 8.1% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Calgary is 7.0% higher than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | C$30.00 | C$30.00 | 0.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | C$120.00 | C$97.97 | -18.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | C$15.00 | C$15.00 | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | C$8.00 | C$7.00 | -12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | C$9.00 | C$8.00 | -11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | C$5.87 | C$5.55 | -5.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | C$3.04 | C$2.95 | -3.1 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | C$2.40 | C$2.71 | +13.0 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | C$2.94 | C$2.45 | -16.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | C$3.41 | C$3.22 | -5.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | C$3.06 | C$2.59 | -15.4 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | C$5.84 | C$5.01 | -14.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | C$8.51 | C$7.58 | -10.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | C$9.04 | C$7.09 | -21.5 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | C$11.31 | C$10.63 | -6.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | C$2.61 | C$2.88 | +10.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | C$0.85 | C$0.89 | +3.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | C$2.59 | C$2.42 | -6.5 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | C$2.79 | C$2.88 | +3.1 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | C$1.80 | C$1.56 | -13.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | C$1.79 | C$1.88 | +4.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | C$3.77 | C$3.70 | -1.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | C$2.72 | C$2.18 | -20.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | C$20.00 | C$20.00 | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | C$4.34 | C$3.85 | -11.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | C$4.93 | C$4.82 | -2.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | C$22.00 | C$20.00 | -9.1 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | C$3.50 | C$4.00 | +14.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | C$114.40 | C$126.00 | +10.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | C$3.80 | C$4.75 | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | C$3.67 | C$3.09 | -15.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | C$44.57 | C$38.00 | -14.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | C$1.83 | C$1.56 | -14.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | C$39,580.00 | C$39,580.00 | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | C$29,093.00 | C$28,215.56 | -3.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | C$127.47 | C$261.20 | +104.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | C$52.00 | C$59.78 | +15.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | C$72.76 | C$80.92 | +11.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | C$72.92 | C$71.47 | -2.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | C$25.76 | C$25.88 | +0.5 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | C$17.33 | C$18.00 | +3.9 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | C$1,615.37 | C$1,134.21 | -29.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | C$29,902.50 | C$21,976.10 | -26.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | C$86.93 | C$80.53 | -7.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | C$60.00 | C$59.99 | -0.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | C$130.00 | C$122.22 | -6.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | C$148.33 | C$148.85 | +0.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | C$2,627.73 | C$1,887.37 | -28.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | C$2,223.81 | C$1,529.41 | -31.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | C$4,964.29 | C$2,880.06 | -42.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | C$3,615.38 | C$2,414.69 | -33.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | C$1,172.00 | C$490.92 | -58.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | C$900.46 | C$448.23 | -50.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | C$4,851.48 | C$4,326.60 | -10.8 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.34 | 4.52 | +4.0 % |
| Last update: | 10 June 2026 | 6 June 2026 | |
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