- Cost of Living
- Canada
- United States
- Calgary
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Calgary (Canada) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 2% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Calgary (Canada) is 2% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | C$18 ($17.66) | $14.51 | 22% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$7.72 ($7.57) | $7.56 | 0% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | C$7 ($6.87) | $5.30 | 30% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.14 ($2.10) | $2.78 | 24% |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.35 ($3.28) | $3.50 | 6% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.99 ($3.91) | $5.15 | 24% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8.00 ($7.85) | $6.55 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$2.95 ($2.89) | $4.45 | 35% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.55 ($4.46) | $4.70 | 5% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | C$2.57 ($2.52) | $2.65 | 5% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19.27 ($18.91) | $17.12 | 10% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$1.90 ($1.87) | $2.35 | 21% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.25 ($2.21) | $2.94 | 25% |
| Housing | 47% | ||
| Housing in Calgary (Canada) is 47% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | C$1,672 ($1,641) | $3,695 | 56% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$184 ($180) | $162 | 11% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | C$42 ($41) | $53 | 24% |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$639 ($627) | $779 | 19% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | C$129 ($126) | $161 | 22% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13.28 ($13.04) | $12.25 | 6% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 ($25) | $23 | 12% |
| Clothes | 21% | ||
| Clothes in Calgary (Canada) is 21% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | C$70 ($68) | $59 | 15% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | C$59 ($58) | $40 | 42% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | C$92 ($90) | $92 | 2% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | C$109 ($107) | $118 | 9% |
| Transportation | 13% | ||
| Transportation in Calgary (Canada) is 13% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,911 ($23,464) | $27,674 | 15% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.14 ($1.11) | $1.06 | 6% |
| monthly ticket public transport | C$93 ($91) | $107 | 15% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | C$19.47 ($19.11) | $16.78 | 14% |
| Personal Care | 20% | ||
| Personal Care in Calgary (Canada) is 20% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | C$10.23 ($10.03) | $13.24 | 24% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8.16 ($8.01) | $8.07 | 1% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.28 ($4.20) | $4.92 | 15% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.07 ($4.98) | $5.78 | 14% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.28 ($3.22) | $4.29 | 25% |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.35 ($2.31) | $4.28 | 46% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 ($28) | $30 | 6% |
| Entertainment | 23% | ||
| Entertainment in Calgary (Canada) is 23% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$42 ($41) | $51 | 20% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$25 ($25) | $26 | 6% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$142 ($140) | $301 | 54% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | C$87 ($85) | $115 | 26% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7.75 ($7.61) | $13.95 | 45% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.57 ($4.49) | $4.46 | 1% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | C$6.16 ($6.04) | $6.19 | 2% |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$137 ($135) | $157 | 14% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.28 ($0.27) | $0.34 | 20% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | C$66 ($65) | $98 | 34% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | C$11.64 ($11.42) | $12.37 | 8% |
| TOTAL | 27% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,031 prices entered by 1,035 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2013.
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