Calgary vs Los Angeles Cost of Living
Calgary (Canada) · Overall index 56.2 — Los Angeles (United States) · Overall index 84.3
Summary
- Overall, Los Angeles is 50% more expensive than Calgary.
- Rent in Los Angeles is 115% more expensive than in Calgary.
- Utilities & household in Los Angeles is 43% more expensive than in Calgary.
| Item | Calgary | Los Angeles | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +115% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,287 | $3,015 | +134% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $916 | $2,094 | +129% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,900 | $5,390 | +86% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,733 | $3,727 | +115% |
| Groceries | +36% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.88 | $1.22 | +39% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.66 | $4.23 | +59% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.51 | $5.36 | +53% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.71 | $4.45 | +20% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.4 | $12.9 | +24% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.1 | $13.9 | +38% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $13.9 | $19.4 | +40% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.76 | $5.63 | +50% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.65 | $2.08 | +26% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.3 | $4.73 | +43% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.95 | $5.89 | +49% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.31 | $2.66 | +15% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.09 | $2.62 | +25% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.86 | $2.64 | +42% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.01 | $2.4 | +19% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.8 | $15.1 | +40% |
| Transport | +42% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.85 | $2.52 | +36% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $89.9 | $123 | +37% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.48 | $3.66 | +48% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.33 | $1.93 | +45% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.64 | $0.95 | +48% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $17,480 | $24,629 | +41% |
| Dining out | +36% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.5 | $19.4 | +11% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $86.8 | $120 | +38% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.56 | $10.6 | +24% |
| Cappuccino | $4.11 | $5.3 | +29% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.62 | $2.52 | +56% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.71 | $7.79 | +65% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.94 | $8.45 | +42% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.39 | $1.83 | +32% |
| Telecom | +24% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $45.8 | $53.8 | +17% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $51.9 | $58.1 | +12% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.26 | $0.32 | +23% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.4 | $15 | +44% |
| Utilities & household | +43% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $133 | $181 | +36% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.15 | $0.24 | +60% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.11 | $4.85 | +56% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.04 | $1.31 | +26% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18.5 | $22.7 | +23% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $64.5 | $88.5 | +37% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $10.5 | $16.8 | +60% |
| Men's haircut | $21.8 | $30.7 | +41% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $17.3 | $27.9 | +61% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,719 | $2,276 | +32% |
3,426 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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