Calgary, Canada
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Calgary, Canada: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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58%
Quality of life -
54%
Cost of living -
57%
Connectivity -
33%
Weather
58
General
| Currency | CAD |
| Population (in millions) | 1.3 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 95 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 8% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Kensington, Calgary NW |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 80 |
| Top selling local beer | Big Rock |
| Most popular local dish | Steak |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Calgary Tower, Heritage Park, Calgary Zoo |
| Discount airline | WestJet |
| Major airline | WestJet |
| Largest ride sharing company | Lyft |
| Primary train stations | Calgary Station, Whitehorn Station, Sunnyside Station |
| Primary airports | Calgary International Airport, Springbank Airport, Olds/Didsbury Airport |
| Best rental car company | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
| Used car costs | 25000 CAD |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | CF Chinook Centre, 6455 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary, AB T2H 0K8 |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 100 Mbps |
| Power socket type | B,C,D |
| Supply voltage | 120V |
| Best electronics store | BestBuy |
| Best internet carrier | Shaw |
| Primary cellular carrier | Telus |
| Average monthly cost for internet | $60 CAD |
Shopping
| The best drug store | Shoppers |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $63,837 / year |
| Average annual income | $67,000 |
| Sales tax rate | 5% |
| Income tax rate | 10.5% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | No, tourist visas are not required for visitors to Calgary |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 2.99% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 500 CAD |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | TD Bank |
| Average tip in restaurant | 15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Increasingly common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 911 (general), 403-266-1234 (police), 403-943-3023 (ambulance), 403-232-1212 |
| Polution per square meter | 4.3 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 24 |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
58%
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63%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
40%
Property to income -
37%
Crime -
75%
Healthcare -
33%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | CA$4,894 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.79% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | CA$1,131 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | CA$23,525 |
Cost of living
54%
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Purchasing Power
116%
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Rent
34%
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Food
66%
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Restaurant
70%
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Workspace
24%
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Transport
30%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | CA$1,559.57 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | CA$1,294.12 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | CA$2,782.21 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | CA$2,173.17 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | CA$37.26 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | CA$2.36 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | CA$3.10 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | CA$4.18 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | CA$15.21 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | CA$2.14 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | CA$16.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | CA$3.47 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | CA$4.29 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | CA$17.85 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | CA$14.58 |
| Apples (1kg) | CA$5.28 |
| Oranges (1kg) | CA$4.76 |
| Potato (1kg) | CA$3.06 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | CA$3.52 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | CA$3.70 |
| Tomato (1kg) | CA$4.88 |
| Banana (1kg) | CA$2.00 |
| Onion (1kg) | CA$3.50 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | CA$18.79 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | CA$22.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | CA$100.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | CA$12.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | CA$7.25 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | CA$8.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | CA$2.45 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | CA$2.23 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | CA$5.22 |
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$296.28 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | CA$0.47 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | CA$85.66 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | CA$76.64 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | CA$37.26 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | CA$16.50 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | CA$3.60 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | CA$112.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | CA$1.52 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | CA$28,500.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | CA$27,612.76 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | CA$4.50 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | CA$1.92 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | CA$40.94 |
