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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Calgary (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$16 ($12) | $12 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 ($8) | $7 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 ($5.32) | $3.19 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.90 ($1.43) | $0.65 | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.70 ($2.79) | $2.43 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.02 ($3.03) | $3.38 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 ($7) | $4.54 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.19 ($2.40) | $3.36 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.98 ($2.24) | $1.21 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.48 ($2.63) | $2.89 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 ($15) | $12 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.15 ($1.62) | $1.87 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.72 ($1.30) | $1.52 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Calgary (Canada) is about the same as in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,734 ($1,307) | $1,423 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,306 ($984) | $1,022 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$167 ($126) | $167 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,337 ($1,008) | $1,022 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$999 ($753) | $628 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$92 ($69) | $87 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$62 ($47) | $36 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$408 ($308) | $317 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$284 ($214) | $128 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 ($9) | $8 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 ($20) | $19 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Calgary (Canada) is 42% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$66 ($49) | $45 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$61 ($46) | $29 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$117 ($88) | $75 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$124 ($94) | $68 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Calgary (Canada) is 22% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,343 ($16,840) | $20,263 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.12 ($0.84) | $0.65 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$106 ($80) | $58 | + 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 ($16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Calgary (Canada) is 29% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 ($7) | $5.74 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$23 ($17) | $37 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$74 ($56) | $115 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7 ($5.34) | $7 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.91 ($3.70) | $2.98 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.79 ($3.61) | $4.21 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.90 ($2.18) | $2.80 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.21 ($1.66) | $1.45 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 ($19) | $16 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Calgary (Canada) is 24% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$56 ($42) | $35 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$32 ($24) | $22 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$159 ($120) | $150 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$104 ($78) | $48 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 ($9) | $8 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.91 ($3.70) | $3.97 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($5.19) | $4.43 | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$645 ($486) | $427 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.50 ($0.37) | $0.31 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 ($48) | $39 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$17 ($12) | $7 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
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These prices were last updated on December 06, 2019.
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