What does groceries cost in Calgary?

Basic groceries in Calgary cost: milk (1L) ($2), bread (500g) ($2), rice (1kg) ($3), eggs (12 pack) ($4), chicken breast (1kg) ($11), apples (1kg) ($4), bananas (1kg) ($1).

What does dining out cost in Calgary?

Dining out in Calgary: inexpensive meal ($12), mid-range restaurant meal ($71), local beer ($6), coffee ($4).

What does housing cost in Calgary?

Average monthly rent in Calgary: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($1391), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($1131), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($2157), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($1618).

What does transportation cost in Calgary?

Transportation costs in Calgary: public transport ticket ($2.57), monthly transport pass ($77.98), taxi starting fare ($3.13), gasoline per liter ($1.11).

What does utilities cost in Calgary?

Monthly utilities in Calgary: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($206), mobile phone plan ($41), internet ($54).

What does entertainment cost in Calgary?

Entertainment costs in Calgary: gym membership ($54), movie ticket ($17), theater ticket ($106).

What does personal care cost in Calgary?

Personal care items in Calgary: deodorant ($4), shampoo ($6), toothpaste ($2), haircut ($28).

What does clothing cost in Calgary?

Clothing prices in Calgary: jeans ($56), dress ($43), sneakers ($82), leather shoes ($99).

What does healthcare cost in Calgary?

Healthcare costs in Calgary: cold medicine ($7), antibiotics ($12), doctor visit ($61).

What does education cost in Calgary?

Education costs in Calgary: preschool (monthly) ($861), international school (monthly) ($15182).

What does other expenses cost in Calgary?

Costs in Calgary include: averageSalary ($2909), tv ($304), microwave ($180), laundryDetergent ($7), cleaning ($27).

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Last updated:August 26, 2026

Groceries

Apples 1kg

$3.97

Bananas 1kg

$1.31

Beef 1kg

$14.79

Bread 500g

$2.43

Chicken Breast 1kg

$10.60

Cigarettes (20 pack)

$12.96

Coca-Cola 2L

$2.48

Domestic Beer 500mL

$2.95

Eggs (12)

$3.93

Imported Beer 330mL

$3.90

Lettuce 1kg

$2.62

Local Cheese 1kg

$10.40

Milk 1L

$2.08

Onions 1kg

$2.41

Oranges 1kg

$3.51

Potatoes 1kg

$2.29

Rice 1kg

$3.07

Tomatoes 1kg

$4.16

Water 1.5L

$1.79

Wine Bottle

$14.96

Restaurants & Dining

Beer

$5.68

Cocktail

$10.00

Coffee

$4.19

Inexpensive Meal

$11.72

Mid-Range Meal

$70.64

Soda (Restaurant)

$2.01

Water

$1.59

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)

$1,390.83

1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)

$1,131.49

3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)

$2,156.50

3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)

$1,617.85

Transportation

Car

$25,396.00

Gasoline 1L

$1.11

Monthly Pass

$77.98

One-way Ticket

$2.57

Taxi (per km)

$1.34

Taxi Start

$3.13

Taxi Trip

$16.00

Taxi Waiting (1 hour)

$27.16

Utilities

Basic Utilities (Small Apartment)

$98.00

Basic Utilities 85m²

$206.34

Internet

$53.95

Mobile Minute

$0.40

Phone Plan

$41.09

Entertainment

Cinema

$17.41

Gym

$53.71

Tennis Court

$40.42

Theater

$106.00

Personal Care

Deodorant

$3.92

Haircut

$28.00

Shampoo

$5.58

Toilet Paper

$4.87

Toothpaste

$2.19

Clothing & Shoes

Dress

$43.16

Jeans

$56.02

Leather Shoes

$98.65

Sneakers

$81.94

Healthcare

Antibiotics

$12.00

Cold Medicine

$7.00

Doctor Visit

$61.00

Education

International School

$15,181.54

Preschool

$860.71

Other Expenses

Average Salary

$2,908.89

Cleaning

$27.00

Laundry Detergent

$7.00

Microwave

$180.00

Tablet

$447.00

$304.00

Total Monthly Cost

$3,063

Overview

Airbnb Rent

$2,095

Median rent based on analysis of 51 apartments in August

Minimum$947

Maximum$4,087

Groceries

$383

Food Outside

$402

Base Cost

$183

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