Cost of Living Comparison Between Halifax and Calgary 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Calgary is 2.4% higher than in Halifax (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Calgary is 1.1% higher than in Halifax | |
| Rent Prices in Calgary are 2.0% lower than in Halifax | |
| Restaurant Prices in Calgary are 3.3% higher than in Halifax | |
| Groceries Prices in Calgary are 1.5% higher than in Halifax | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Calgary is 26.9% higher than in Halifax | |
Restaurants | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 26.65 C$ | +6.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 13.50 C$ | 14.75 C$ | +9.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 7.00 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 8.50 C$ | -5.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.96 C$ | 5.32 C$ | +7.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.01 C$ | 2.84 C$ | -5.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.31 C$ | 2.34 C$ | +1.7 % |
Markets | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.91 C$ | 10.09 C$ | -7.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.48 C$ | 3.21 C$ | -7.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.95 C$ | 2.20 C$ | -25.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.26 C$ | 5.23 C$ | -0.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.49 C$ | 9.25 C$ | +42.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.26 C$ | 8.28 C$ | +0.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.12 C$ | 9.56 C$ | +17.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.81 C$ | 2.67 C$ | -4.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.00 C$ | 0.86 C$ | -13.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.49 C$ | 2.46 C$ | -1.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.93 C$ | 2.56 C$ | -12.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.56 C$ | 1.75 C$ | +12.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.53 C$ | 1.44 C$ | -6.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.46 C$ | 3.62 C$ | +4.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.68 C$ | 2.69 C$ | +0.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.95 C$ | 3.62 C$ | -26.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.37 C$ | 5.12 C$ | -4.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.80 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -3.8 % |
Transportation | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.75 C$ | 3.70 C$ | +34.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 84.00 C$ | 115.00 C$ | +36.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.95 C$ | 4.50 C$ | -9.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.82 C$ | 3.09 C$ | +9.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 C$ | 39.06 C$ | +30.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.64 C$ | 5.85 C$ | -11.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 33,978.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,467.81 C$ | 28,802.42 C$ | -2.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 255.46 C$ | 296.83 C$ | +16.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 75.59 C$ | 60.13 C$ | -20.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 102.13 C$ | 86.38 C$ | -15.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 70.53 C$ | 76.00 C$ | +7.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 19.50 C$ | 48.67 C$ | +149.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 14.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +28.6 % |
Childcare | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,194.44 C$ | 1,337.06 C$ | +11.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 19,166.67 C$ | 26,000.00 C$ | +35.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.75 C$ | 79.03 C$ | -10.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 48.30 C$ | 65.00 C$ | +34.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 136.15 C$ | 119.45 C$ | -12.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 150.50 C$ | 152.68 C$ | +1.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,019.85 C$ | 2,026.16 C$ | +0.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,649.17 C$ | 1,617.50 C$ | -1.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,300.00 C$ | 3,162.20 C$ | -4.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,667.73 C$ | 2,641.84 C$ | -1.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 865.28 C$ | 417.46 C$ | -51.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 333.87 C$ | 389.78 C$ | +16.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Halifax Edit |
Calgary Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,643.74 C$ | 4,674.30 C$ | +28.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.47 | 6.38 | -1.3 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 170 | 368 |
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