Cost of living in Calgary (Canada) is 12% cheaper than in Vancouver (Canada)
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| Food | - 10% | |||
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| Food in Calgary (Canada) is 10% cheaper than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
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| Calgary | Vancouver | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 | C$24 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 | C$13 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 | C$9 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.30 | C$3.17 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.48 | C$7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.98 | C$4.82 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.21 | C$4.43 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.99 | C$3.65 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.71 | C$3.46 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 | C$20 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.51 | C$3.11 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.03 | C$3.01 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Calgary (Canada) is 22% cheaper than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
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| Calgary | Vancouver | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,695 | C$4,118 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,075 | C$2,894 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$275 | C$156 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,562 | C$2,503 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,300 | C$2,016 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$190 | C$94 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$83 | C$78 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$457 | C$385 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$327 | C$268 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 | C$13 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$34 | C$29 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Calgary (Canada) is about the same as in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
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| Calgary | Vancouver | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$75 | C$83 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$66 | C$61 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$106 | C$122 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$139 | C$158 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Calgary (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
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| Calgary | Vancouver | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$31,504 | C$29,689 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.58 | C$1.93 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 | C$123 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 | C$22 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Calgary (Canada) is 17% cheaper than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
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| Calgary | Vancouver | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 | C$11 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 | C$18 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$79 | C$155 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$12 | C$10 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 | C$7 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.23 | C$3.25 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.09 | C$5.03 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$33 | C$29 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Calgary (Canada) is about the same as in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
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| Calgary | Vancouver | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$61 | C$71 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$32 | C$34 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$182 | C$291 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$100 | C$108 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 | C$13 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.20 | C$5.10 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 | C$7 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$591 | C$612 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.47 | C$0.38 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$77 | C$75 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 | C$18 | - 0% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,058 prices entered by 164 different people.
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