Cost of Living in Calgary
Country: Canada · Currency: CAD
Overall
56.2
Rent
33.5
Groceries
65.7
Dining out
63.3
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,287 | 60 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $916 | 44 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,900 | 32 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,733 | 53 data points |
Average prices in Calgary
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,287 | 60 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $916 | 44 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,900 | 32 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,733 | 53 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $0.88 | 29 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $2.66 | 30 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.51 | 34 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $3.71 | 56 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.4 | 51 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.1 | 38 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $13.9 | 56 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.76 | 29 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.65 | 23 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.3 | 19 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.95 | 28 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.31 | 23 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.09 | 9 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.86 | 57 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.01 | 51 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.8 | 60 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.85 | 20 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $89.9 | 35 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.48 | 35 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $1.33 | 54 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.64 | 37 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $17,480 | 60 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.5 | 47 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $86.8 | 17 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.56 | 58 data points |
| Cappuccino | $4.11 | 40 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.62 | 31 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.71 | 36 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.94 | 5 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.39 | 33 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $45.8 | 46 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $51.9 | 32 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.26 | 38 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.4 | 45 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $133 | 23 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.15 | 46 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.11 | 11 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.04 | 13 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18.5 | 40 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $64.5 | 19 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $10.5 | 58 data points |
| Men's haircut | $21.8 | 50 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $17.3 | 49 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,719 | 11 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15