Cost of living in Calgary (Canada) is 27% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
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| Food | + 12% | |||
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| Food in Calgary (Canada) is 12% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Calgary | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 | C$22 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 | C$13 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 | C$10 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.04 | C$2.85 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$6 | C$5.11 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.90 | C$4.89 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 | C$10 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.97 | C$4.61 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.61 | C$4.40 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.75 | C$3.71 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$24 | C$18 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.38 | C$2.63 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.17 | C$2.41 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Calgary (Canada) is 37% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Calgary | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,973 | C$2,308 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,998 | C$1,757 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$342 | C$120 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,018 | C$1,249 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,626 | C$1,119 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$141 | C$93 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$72 | C$66 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$437 | C$342 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$258 | C$152 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 | C$12 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$38 | C$29 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Calgary (Canada) is 11% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Calgary | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$82 | C$79 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$60 | C$73 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 | C$119 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$141 | C$157 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Calgary (Canada) is 59% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Calgary | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$36,445 | C$27,346 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.68 | C$1.75 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$115 | C$57 | + 101% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 | C$30 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Calgary (Canada) is about the same as in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Calgary | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 | C$11 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$17 | C$38 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$87 | C$54 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 | C$9 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.63 | C$5.44 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$8 | C$6 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.92 | C$3.98 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.15 | C$1.60 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$40 | C$24 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Calgary (Canada) is 12% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Calgary | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$59 | C$65 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$33 | C$28 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$152 | C$104 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$124 | C$106 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 | C$11 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$7 | C$5.86 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 | C$6 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$642 | C$644 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.58 | C$0.50 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$82 | C$53 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 | C$18 | - 14% | |
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TOTAL | + 27% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 225 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2025.
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