Cost of living in Calgary (Canada) is 9% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Calgary (Canada) is about the same as in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Calgary | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 ($17) | $17 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 ($9) | $10 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 ($5.46) | $4.57 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.30 ($1.71) | $0.95 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.48 ($3.34) | $3.06 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.98 ($3.71) | $4.23 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 ($6) | $9 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.21 ($3.88) | $3.38 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.99 ($2.23) | $1.38 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.71 ($2.77) | $2.49 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 ($12) | $16 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.51 ($1.87) | $2.88 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.03 ($2.25) | $2.12 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Calgary (Canada) is 4% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Calgary | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,695 ($2,007) | $2,018 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,075 ($1,545) | $1,676 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$275 ($205) | $188 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,562 ($1,164) | $1,477 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,300 ($969) | $1,028 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$190 ($141) | $163 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$83 ($62) | $53 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$457 ($341) | $321 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$327 ($243) | $158 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 ($7) | $14 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$34 ($25) | $25 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Calgary (Canada) is 18% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Calgary | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$75 ($56) | $56 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$66 ($49) | $34 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$106 ($79) | $86 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$139 ($103) | $117 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Calgary (Canada) is 64% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Calgary | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$31,504 ($23,466) | $22,998 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.58 ($1.18) | $1.19 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 ($83) | $35 | + 136% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 ($17) | $21 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Calgary (Canada) is 32% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Calgary | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 ($8) | $7 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 ($15) | $12 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$79 ($59) | $194 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$12 ($9) | $8 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 ($4.67) | $4.74 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 ($5.30) | $5.78 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.23 ($3.15) | $6 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.09 ($2.30) | $1.99 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$33 ($24) | $17 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Calgary (Canada) is about the same as in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Calgary | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$61 ($45) | $51 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$32 ($24) | $23 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$182 ($136) | $219 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$100 ($74) | $107 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 ($11) | $10 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.20 ($3.88) | $4.85 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($5.23) | $6 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$591 ($440) | $469 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.47 ($0.35) | $0.22 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$77 ($57) | $44 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 ($13) | $7 | + 75% | |
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TOTAL | + 9% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 451 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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