Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Calgary 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Calgary is 3.3% lower than in Vancouver (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Calgary is 13.8% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Calgary are 31.7% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Calgary are 5.5% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Calgary are 4.1% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Calgary is 7.9% higher than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 107.50 C$ | 97.50 C$ | -9.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 9.00 C$ | 7.00 C$ | -22.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.66 C$ | 5.21 C$ | -7.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 C$ | 2.87 C$ | -4.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.52 C$ | 2.36 C$ | -6.3 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.89 C$ | 11.16 C$ | +2.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.89 C$ | 3.48 C$ | -10.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.46 C$ | 1.95 C$ | -20.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.67 C$ | 4.81 C$ | -15.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.57 C$ | 8.87 C$ | +17.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.58 C$ | 8.01 C$ | -6.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.10 C$ | 9.76 C$ | -3.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.71 C$ | 2.72 C$ | +0.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.94 C$ | 0.83 C$ | -12.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.38 C$ | 2.29 C$ | -3.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.04 C$ | 2.71 C$ | -11.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.89 C$ | 1.59 C$ | -15.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.81 C$ | 1.58 C$ | -12.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.51 C$ | 3.72 C$ | +6.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.40 C$ | 2.61 C$ | +8.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 22.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -9.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.35 C$ | 4.05 C$ | -6.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.17 C$ | 5.58 C$ | +8.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 21.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -4.8 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.42 C$ | 3.70 C$ | +8.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 120.00 C$ | 118.00 C$ | -1.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 C$ | 5.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.51 C$ | 3.09 C$ | -11.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 38.93 C$ | 39.06 C$ | +0.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.12 C$ | 5.80 C$ | -18.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,697.50 C$ | 33,989.00 C$ | -2.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,346.89 C$ | 29,135.75 C$ | +2.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 139.94 C$ | 282.62 C$ | +102.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 54.08 C$ | 58.65 C$ | +8.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 78.58 C$ | 83.83 C$ | +6.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 60.92 C$ | 72.89 C$ | +19.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 19.92 C$ | 58.12 C$ | +191.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 16.00 C$ | 17.00 C$ | +6.3 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,614.91 C$ | 1,237.83 C$ | -23.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 23,812.50 C$ | 21,833.33 C$ | -8.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 91.47 C$ | 80.38 C$ | -12.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 57.96 C$ | 63.79 C$ | +10.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 133.31 C$ | 118.35 C$ | -11.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 176.04 C$ | 142.92 C$ | -18.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,774.47 C$ | 1,951.12 C$ | -29.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,316.08 C$ | 1,625.07 C$ | -29.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,876.00 C$ | 3,226.23 C$ | -33.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,819.23 C$ | 2,619.52 C$ | -31.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,277.54 C$ | 431.85 C$ | -66.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 899.00 C$ | 406.19 C$ | -54.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,454.48 C$ | 4,145.38 C$ | -6.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.74 | 5.82 | +1.5 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 391 | 303 |
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