Calgary vs New York Cost of Living
Calgary (Canada) · Overall index 56.2 — New York (United States) · Overall index 100.0
Summary
- Overall, New York is 78% more expensive than Calgary.
- Rent in New York is 199% more expensive than in Calgary.
- Dining out in New York is 58% more expensive than in Calgary.
| Item | Calgary | New York | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +199% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,287 | $4,328 | +236% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $916 | $2,796 | +205% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,900 | $7,980 | +175% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,733 | $4,915 | +184% |
| Groceries | +52% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.88 | $1.48 | +68% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.66 | $4.03 | +52% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.51 | $5.54 | +58% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.71 | $5.18 | +40% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.4 | $16.5 | +59% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.1 | $13.6 | +35% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $13.9 | $22.8 | +64% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.76 | $6.73 | +79% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.65 | $2.56 | +55% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.3 | $5.31 | +61% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.95 | $6.04 | +53% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.31 | $3.01 | +30% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.09 | $3.09 | +48% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.86 | $2.85 | +53% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.01 | $2.81 | +40% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.8 | $17 | +57% |
| Transport | +57% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.85 | $2.75 | +49% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $89.9 | $145 | +61% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.48 | $4.13 | +67% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.33 | $2.06 | +55% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.64 | $0.93 | +45% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $17,480 | $29,178 | +67% |
| Dining out | +58% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.5 | $25.5 | +46% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $86.8 | $140 | +61% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.56 | $12.7 | +48% |
| Cappuccino | $4.11 | $5.58 | +36% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.62 | $3.23 | +99% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.71 | $8.19 | +74% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.94 | $8.34 | +40% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.39 | $2.48 | +78% |
| Telecom | +39% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $45.8 | $64.2 | +40% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $51.9 | $66.9 | +29% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.26 | $0.38 | +46% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.4 | $14.9 | +43% |
| Utilities & household | +50% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $133 | $173 | +30% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.15 | $0.25 | +67% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.11 | $4.81 | +55% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.04 | $1.75 | +68% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18.5 | $23.6 | +28% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $64.5 | $94.7 | +47% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $10.5 | $16.6 | +58% |
| Men's haircut | $21.8 | $36.8 | +69% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $17.3 | $25.1 | +45% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,719 | $2,473 | +44% |
3,341 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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