Calgary vs San Francisco Cost of Living
Calgary (Canada) · Overall index 56.2 — San Francisco (United States) · Overall index 95.1
Summary
- Overall, San Francisco is 69% more expensive than Calgary.
- Rent in San Francisco is 169% more expensive than in Calgary.
- Transport in San Francisco is 60% more expensive than in Calgary.
| Item | Calgary | San Francisco | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +169% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,287 | $3,208 | +149% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $916 | $2,609 | +185% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,900 | $7,487 | +158% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,733 | $4,864 | +181% |
| Groceries | +42% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.88 | $1.31 | +49% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.66 | $4.2 | +58% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.51 | $5.82 | +66% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.71 | $4.57 | +23% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.4 | $16.3 | +57% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.1 | $12.6 | +25% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $13.9 | $22.3 | +60% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.76 | $5.88 | +56% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.65 | $2.46 | +49% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.3 | $4.54 | +38% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.95 | $5.5 | +39% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.31 | $3.06 | +32% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.09 | $2.72 | +30% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.86 | $2.75 | +48% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.01 | $2.41 | +20% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.8 | $15.4 | +43% |
| Transport | +60% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.85 | $3.1 | +68% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $89.9 | $139 | +55% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.48 | $4.48 | +81% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.33 | $1.91 | +44% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.64 | $0.99 | +55% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $17,480 | $27,640 | +58% |
| Dining out | +49% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.5 | $21.5 | +23% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $86.8 | $115 | +32% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.56 | $11.6 | +36% |
| Cappuccino | $4.11 | $5.52 | +34% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.62 | $3.04 | +88% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.71 | $8.59 | +82% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.94 | $8.71 | +47% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.39 | $2.32 | +67% |
| Telecom | +45% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $45.8 | $68.5 | +50% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $51.9 | $71.8 | +38% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.26 | $0.37 | +42% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.4 | $15.8 | +52% |
| Utilities & household | +49% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $133 | $176 | +32% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.15 | $0.23 | +53% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.11 | $5.1 | +64% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.04 | $1.47 | +41% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18.5 | $25.8 | +39% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $64.5 | $94.8 | +47% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $10.5 | $17.5 | +67% |
| Men's haircut | $21.8 | $33.2 | +52% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $17.3 | $29.6 | +71% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,719 | $2,199 | +28% |
3,443 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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