Banff, Canada
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Banff, Canada: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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52%
Quality of life -
73%
Cost of living -
55%
Connectivity -
27%
Weather
46
General
| Currency | CAD |
| Population (in millions) | 0.04 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | Unranked |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 40% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Banff Townsite |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 8 |
| Top selling local beer | Banff Ave |
| Most popular local dish | Bison |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Sulphur Mountain |
| Discount airline | WestJet |
| Major airline | WestJet |
| Largest ride sharing company | Lyft |
| Primary train stations | Banff Station, Lake Louise Station, Cascade Station |
| Primary airports | Calgary, Edmonton, Banff |
| Best rental car company | Budget |
| Used car costs | 25000 CAD |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Apple Store Banff is located at 218 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B9, Canada |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | Unknown |
| Power socket type | C, B, N |
| Supply voltage | 120V |
| Best electronics store | BestBuy |
| Best internet carrier | Shaw |
| Primary cellular carrier | Telus |
| Average monthly cost for internet | $60.00 CAD |
Shopping
| The best drug store | Shoppers |
| Best restaurant chain | The Keg |
| The best grocery store | Safeway |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $50,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $50,000 |
| Sales tax rate | 5% |
| Income tax rate | 0% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 180 |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | Not available |
| Suggested ATM take out | 500 CAD |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | TD Canada Trust |
| Average tip in restaurant | 15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 911 (general), 403-762-2226 (police), 403-762-4510 (ambulance), 403-762-2222 ( |
| Polution per square meter | 0.2 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | Not available |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
52%
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73%
Safety, freedom, rights -
86%
Traffic -
0%
Property to income -
27%
Crime -
99%
Healthcare -
27%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | CA$4,333 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.58% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | CA$1,175 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | CA$0 |
Cost of living
73%
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Purchasing Power
77%
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Rent
44%
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Food
103%
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Restaurant
99%
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Workspace
5%
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Transport
53%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | CA$1,833.33 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | CA$2,000.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | CA$3,166.67 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | CA$3,200.00 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | CA$40.00 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | CA$2.22 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | CA$3.46 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | CA$5.70 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | CA$16.99 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | CA$3.06 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | CA$18.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | CA$4.10 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | CA$5.21 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | CA$14.79 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | CA$19.54 |
| Apples (1kg) | CA$6.32 |
| Oranges (1kg) | CA$7.10 |
| Potato (1kg) | CA$5.69 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | CA$5.04 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | CA$6.80 |
| Tomato (1kg) | CA$7.41 |
| Banana (1kg) | CA$2.25 |
| Onion (1kg) | CA$5.35 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | CA$41.33 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | CA$32.50 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | CA$150.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | CA$12.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | CA$7.50 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | CA$8.50 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | CA$2.31 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | CA$2.54 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | CA$5.94 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | CA$276.24 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | CA$0.30 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | CA$96.67 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | CA$136.66 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | CA$40.00 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | CA$12.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | CA$2.00 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | CA$65.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | CA$1.65 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | CA$35,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | CA$30,000.00 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | CA$7.50 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | CA$4.50 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | CA$26.00 |
