Cost of living in Calgary, Canada vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Calgary (Canada) is 12% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (kr84) | kr136 | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (kr48) | kr67 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (kr36) | kr29 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.76 (kr8) | kr8 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.90 (kr19) | kr26 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$7 (kr32) | kr22 | + 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (kr49) | kr63 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.38 (kr21) | kr18 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.53 (kr17) | kr10 | + 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.00 (kr14) | kr11 | + 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 (kr96) | kr79 | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.35 (kr11) | kr19 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.99 (kr10) | kr11 | - 12% | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in Calgary (Canada) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,642 (kr7,900) | kr8,536 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,533 (kr7,377) | kr5,788 | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$259 (kr1,244) | kr1,220 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,399 (kr6,731) | kr5,337 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$988 (kr4,754) | kr3,926 | + 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$121 (kr583) | kr1,589 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$65 (kr313) | kr188 | + 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$379 (kr1,822) | kr3,570 | - 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$282 (kr1,359) | kr710 | + 91% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (kr55) | kr57 | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (kr109) | kr154 | - 29% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Calgary (Canada) is 30% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$68 (kr328) | kr786 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$51 (kr245) | kr244 | + 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$102 (kr492) | kr727 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$161 (kr775) | kr1,206 | - 36% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Calgary (Canada) is 22% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,544 (kr113,257) | kr301,099 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$0.98 (kr4.73) | kr10 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$106 (kr509) | kr386 | + 32% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$24 (kr114) | kr255 | - 55% | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Calgary (Canada) is 4% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (kr49) | kr58 | - 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (kr99) | kr73 | + 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$64 (kr308) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (kr48) | kr58 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (kr32) | kr28 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.11 (kr25) | kr29 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.65 (kr18) | kr13 | + 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.63 (kr13) | kr16 | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (kr138) | kr176 | - 22% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Calgary (Canada) is 7% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (kr262) | kr344 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$32 (kr154) | kr191 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$197 (kr950) | kr475 | + 100% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 (kr460) | kr616 | - 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (kr67) | kr77 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.60 (kr22) | kr41 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (kr37) | kr33 | + 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$527 (kr2,534) | kr3,258 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.50 (kr2.42) | kr0.93 | + 160% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$64 (kr309) | kr230 | + 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 (kr77) | kr42 | + 81% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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