Summary of cost of living in Calgary, Canada:
Restaurants | Edit | Range |
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 27.63 A$ | |
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 110.53 A$ | |
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 16.58 A$ | |
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.84 A$ | |
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.95 A$ | |
Cappuccino (regular) | 5.90 A$ | |
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.13 A$ | |
Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.61 A$ | |
Markets | Edit | |
Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 12.13 A$ | |
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.68 A$ | |
Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.48 A$ | |
Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.68 A$ | |
Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.95 A$ | |
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.17 A$ | |
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.68 A$ | |
Apples (1 lb) | 3.01 A$ | |
Banana (1 lb) | 0.97 A$ | |
Oranges (1 lb) | 2.68 A$ | |
Tomato (1 lb) | 2.87 A$ | |
Potato (1 lb) | 1.88 A$ | |
Onion (1 lb) | 1.64 A$ | |
Lettuce (1 head) | 4.12 A$ | |
Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.94 A$ | |
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 22.11 A$ | |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.29 A$ | |
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.01 A$ | |
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 22.11 A$ | |
Transportation | Edit | |
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.09 A$ | |
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 127.11 A$ | |
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.97 A$ | |
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.42 A$ | |
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 43.17 A$ | |
Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.39 A$ | |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 37,554.63 A$ | |
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,994.90 A$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit | |
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 320.71 A$ | |
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 66.51 A$ | |
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 95.92 A$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit | |
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 84.37 A$ | |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 66.93 A$ | |
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.78 A$ | |
Childcare | Edit | |
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,412.79 A$ | |
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 28,184.21 A$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit | |
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.81 A$ | |
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 71.37 A$ | |
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 133.44 A$ | |
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 167.59 A$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit | |
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,201.24 A$ | |
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,771.31 A$ | |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,433.84 A$ | |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,873.24 A$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit | |
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 474.44 A$ | |
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 436.86 A$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit | |
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,970.38 A$ | |
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.34 |
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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Highest number of MS cases on the continent in Alberta and rent prices ready to burst any family.
I feel pity on those who think Calgary is a liveable city. Its flooded with invasive species who know nothing more than consume, consume and waste.
Leave while you can. If you're have a mortgage, take your losses and run.
It is a great city , the best in Canada I think comparing to other major cities.
Although media and a few individuals like to suggest oil and the economy is a problem, and I agree we eventually do need to move away from oil, it is not going away anytime soon, as we still need to heat our homes, build any plastics for our iphones and Teslas and virtually everything else with oil.
I’m not certain how much more mining friendly lithium (etc) is for the planet, it does however allow us to have vehicles that are cleaner which is a good thing.
Now that Russia has caused world stability concerns, its even more important that an ethical oil source like Canada’s is available from places like Calgary.
Don't need a big place, just relatively modern and safe and decent. Most likely will be working from home though not 100% set in stone so near a train area or whatever with transp would be great since I am not sure I will get a car. (Though I might rent one upon requirement.)
Thanks - Any other tips/thoughts for newcomers (my wife and I) as I will have never lived there though will be getting some help from family for the first few months.
Thanks
Plus it is higher altitude, and not a humid as other cities. The cost of living is a bit higher I personally feel.. and well, I would rather live in a more open, laid back city like Italy where things are easy going and very relaxed.. Some of the downtown, work is very uptight and very tight orificed.
Calgary's ranking as an 'affordable' city is misleading. A very specific middle-class lifestyle is perhaps more 'affordable' here than in other Canadian cities, but otherwise I'm not really sure what the draw is. The best part about Calgary seems to be its proximity to mountains and hiking trails, meaning the best part of the city is actually driving away from it (which again usually requires a car).
Calgary is far from what it is was like when oil was booming but like all provinces that have negatives.
I feel calgary is the best place overall to live.