Calgary, Canada, Canada — cost of living
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Calgary, Canada

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Calgary, Canada

About Calgary, Canada

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$1,037
C$1,401.44
Family of 4 / mo
$2,670
C$3,607.78
Avg salary (after tax)
$5,694
C$7,694.07

Calgary is the largest city in the Canadian province of Alberta. As of 2021, the city proper had a population of 1,306,784 and a metropolitan population of 1,481,806, making Calgary the third-largest city and the fifth-largest metropolitan area in Canada.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $151
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $81.34
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $104.74
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $211.81

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $2.94
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $7,694

Food - Beverages

  • CappuccinoUSD $6.89
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $10.08
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $11.51
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $3.15
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $2.83

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $30.22
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $115.12
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $15.82

Food - Grocery

  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $19.67
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $27.54
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $7.58
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.79
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $6.97
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $7.25
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $4.14
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $4.3
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $4.55
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $3.2
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $21.59
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $23.03
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $4.39
  • Dozen EggsUSD $5.25
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $21.15
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $7.95
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $3.68

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $3,784
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $2,809
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $536.45
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $485.98
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,962
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,669

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $116.83
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $1,705
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $40.48
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $23.03
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $23,061

Transportation

  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $50.36
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $38,033
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $5.18
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $5.76
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $161.17
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $4.45
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $40,551

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $127.71
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $341.54

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

When local data is missing (e.g. salary for a smaller city), we estimate from peer cities in the same country using a median ratio.

Full methodology, assumptions, and formulas live on our About page.