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Cost of living in Calgary, Canada vs Vancouver, Canada
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Calgary (Canada) is 15% cheaper than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$16 | C$18 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 | C$10 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 | C$8 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.89 | C$2.30 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.67 | C$4.72 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.31 | C$3.73 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 | C$13 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.74 | C$3.65 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.30 | C$3.26 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.59 | C$3.96 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 | C$22 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.15 | C$2.77 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.70 | C$3.50 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Calgary (Canada) is 27% cheaper than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,766 | C$2,703 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,437 | C$2,186 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$222 | C$133 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,401 | C$2,378 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,011 | C$1,752 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$92 | C$131 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$59 | C$58 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$517 | C$561 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$267 | C$161 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 | C$17 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 | C$26 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Calgary (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$62 | C$76 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$58 | C$57 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$113 | C$119 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$128 | C$157 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Calgary (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,994 | C$23,533 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.17 | C$1.49 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$104 | C$110 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 | C$28 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Calgary (Canada) is 14% cheaper than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 | C$11 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$23 | C$23 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$74 | C$111 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7 | C$10 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.91 | C$4.68 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.06 | C$6 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.39 | C$3.48 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.21 | C$2.49 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 | C$25 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Calgary (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$56 | C$53 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$32 | C$27 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$159 | C$179 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$109 | C$102 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 | C$12 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.82 | C$4.84 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 | C$7 | + 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$645 | C$512 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.62 | C$0.49 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 | C$55 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$15 | C$15 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2019.
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