Calgary vs Toronto Cost of Living
Calgary (Canada) · Overall index 56.2 — Toronto (Canada) · Overall index 67.1
Summary
- Overall, Toronto is 19% more expensive than Calgary.
- Rent in Toronto is 48% more expensive than in Calgary.
- Transport in Toronto is 17% more expensive than in Calgary.
| Item | Calgary | Toronto | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +48% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,287 | $1,981 | +54% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $916 | $1,407 | +54% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,900 | $3,672 | +27% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,733 | $2,749 | +59% |
| Groceries | +13% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.88 | $1.19 | +35% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.66 | $3.39 | +27% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.51 | $4.39 | +25% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.71 | $4.27 | +15% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.4 | $11.2 | +8% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.1 | $9.45 | -6% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $13.9 | $14 | +1% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.76 | $4.7 | +25% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.65 | $1.87 | +13% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.3 | $3.71 | +12% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.95 | $4.59 | +16% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.31 | $2.56 | +11% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.09 | $2.05 | -2% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.86 | $2.32 | +25% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.01 | $1.89 | -6% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.8 | $12.4 | +15% |
| Transport | +17% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.85 | $2.15 | +16% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $89.9 | $94.1 | +5% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.48 | $2.85 | +15% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.33 | $1.46 | +10% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.64 | $0.8 | +25% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $17,480 | $22,934 | +31% |
| Dining out | +10% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.5 | $15.9 | -9% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $86.8 | $100 | +15% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.56 | $9.49 | +11% |
| Cappuccino | $4.11 | $3.96 | -4% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.62 | $1.93 | +19% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.71 | $5.65 | +20% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.94 | $6.42 | +8% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.39 | $1.79 | +29% |
| Telecom | +17% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $45.8 | $54.7 | +19% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $51.9 | $58 | +12% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.26 | $0.28 | +8% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.4 | $13.3 | +28% |
| Utilities & household | +11% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $133 | $147 | +11% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.15 | $0.19 | +27% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.11 | $4.15 | +33% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.04 | $1.14 | +10% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18.5 | $16.6 | -10% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $64.5 | $73.8 | +14% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $10.5 | $11.3 | +8% |
| Men's haircut | $21.8 | $24.9 | +14% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $17.3 | $20.1 | +16% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,719 | $1,657 | -4% |
3,252 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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