🇨🇦Cost of Living in Calgary
Canada · Population: 1,340,000 · Cost Index: 70/100
Cost of Living in Calgary
Canada · North America
Alberta's largest city and Canada's energy capital, Calgary sits at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers with stunning Rocky Mountain views. Known for the annual Stampede rodeo, no provincial sales tax, and a high standard of living fueled by the oil and gas industry.
1,340,000
Population
70
Cost Index
65
Safety Index
74
Quality of Life
Average Monthly Cost: $2,700 (single person, excluding rent)
Cost Breakdown
Housing
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$1,500.001-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$1,100.003-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$2,600.003-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$1,900.00Food & Groceries
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$17.00Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$75.00McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$10.50Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$2.70Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$3.10Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.40Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$4.00Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$12.00Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.80Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.70Transportation
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$100.00One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$2.50Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$3.60Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$1.50Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.35Utilities
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$175.00Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$55.00Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$58.00Healthcare
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$0.00Dentist Visit(per visit)
$145.00Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$24.00Entertainment
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$50.00Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$13.00Cappuccino(per cup)
$4.20Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$6.50Clothing
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$62.00Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$38.00Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$92.00Compare Calgary with another city
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Quick Facts
- Currency
- CAD
- Language
- English
- Cost Index
- 70/100
- Safety Index
- 65/100
- Quality of Life
- 74/100
Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.