Cost of living in Calgary (Canada) is about the same as in Arcata, California (United States)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Calgary (Canada) is 11% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Calgary | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 ($17) | $16 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 ($9) | $10 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$11 ($8) | $5.99 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.80 ($2.06) | $1.21 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.67 ($4.17) | $5.04 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.36 ($3.94) | $6 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 ($8) | $8 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.60 ($4.12) | $3.35 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.94 ($2.16) | $1.66 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.00 ($2.95) | $3.59 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 ($15) | $22 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.30 ($2.43) | $2.43 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.11 ($2.29) | $4.10 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Calgary (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Calgary | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,139 ($2,309) | $1,849 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,066 ($1,519) | $1,381 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$336 ($247) | $214 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,955 ($1,438) | $1,521 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,426 ($1,049) | $979 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$178 ($131) | $114 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$70 ($51) | $49 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$464 ($342) | $282 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$293 ($215) | $103 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 ($8) | $15 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$38 ($28) | $37 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Calgary (Canada) is 54% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Calgary | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$75 ($55) | $63 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$62 ($46) | $135 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$113 ($83) | $100 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$144 ($106) | $151 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Calgary (Canada) is 60% more expensive than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Calgary | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$31,462 ($23,141) | $28,846 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.62 ($1.19) | $1.11 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$109 ($80) | $28 | + 183% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 ($16) | $31 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Calgary (Canada) is 13% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Calgary | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 ($8) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 ($15) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$87 ($64) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$11 ($8) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.70 ($4.19) | $5.75 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$8 ($5.95) | $5.91 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.21 ($3.10) | $4.92 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.37 ($2.48) | $2.77 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$33 ($25) | $24 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Calgary (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Calgary | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$61 ($45) | $51 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$32 ($24) | $21 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$182 ($134) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$102 ($75) | $87 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 ($10) | $11 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.23 ($3.84) | $4.56 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($5.31) | $5.01 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$596 ($439) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.51 ($0.38) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$81 ($60) | $62 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 ($13) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 286 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 15, 2024.
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