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The average cost of living in Calgary is $2069 per month.
The city of Calgary is situated in the province of Alberta at the confluence of the Elbow and Bow rivers. With a population of over 1,285,711 residents (in 2019), it was the most populous city of Alberta and western Canada. The city is famous for activities pertaining to financial services, energy, manufacturing, logistics, health and wellness, aerospace, technology, retail, and tourism industries. The city also houses counties with 800 largest corporations and has the country’s second-highest number of corporate offices. The city of Calgary is decorated for being the first Canadian city to have held the Winter Olympics Games. The city has an area of over 825.3 km2 and has been ranked the ”Most Livable City in North America” consecutively for 2018 as well as 2019 by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The city is also ranked as the best city for drivers in the entire world in 2019.
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Given below is a table that lists down the average prices of different types of apartments, their rents, and their costs in the city of Calgary.
| City District | Studio | 1 Bedroom | 2 Bedroom | 3 + Bedroom |
| Downtown Calgary | $975 | $1366 | $1900 | $2295 |
| Beltline | $1075 | $1318 | $1526 | $1988 |
| Mission | $915 | $1123 | $1401 | – |
| Bankview | $1075 | $1155 | $1325 | $2145 |
| Mount Royal | $913 | $1025 | $1313 | $2430 |
| South Calgary | $950 | $1037 | $1150 | – |
| Lakeview | $913 | $1084 | $1200 | $1659 |
The average rent cost for a 1-bedroom apartment in Calgary is $1158.
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As Calgary is situated in Alberta, the average rate of electricity is the same as for the whole province i.e. 16.7¢/kWh*. If your apartment or house is averagely consuming around 1000kWh, your electric bill will come around $167. Many other provinces are providing somewhat better or similar rates of electricity including Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Quebec.
For a 915 sq. foot apartment, the collective bill of all the utilities is averaged around $200 which includes electricity, heating, cooling, garbage, water, etc. The average monthly utilities cost in Alberta is $320.50. In Calgary, the average monthly utilities cost is $470.
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As for monthly expenses, home insurance rates throughout the province of Alberta, it is determined by the value of the home. If you are living in a rented apartment or house, you will be paying around $25-$30 as your home insurance per month. But if you own property, consult the table below for the average rates of insurance.
Property Value | Average Home Insurance Rate |
<100K | $23 |
100 – 300K | $76 |
300 – 700K | $80 |
700K – 1.5 M | $157 |
1.5 – 5 M | $167 |
The average home insurance + utility cost in Calgary for a 1-bedroom condo is $230 per month.
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The public transit network of Calgary consists of two LRT lines (Light Rail Transit) called the C-Train and busses. You can easily purchase tickets and/or passes from both, payments by cash as well as credit cards are accepted from all C-Train stations. You can also pay with cash on the buses however don’t expect change to be handed out to you. Additionally, you can purchase tickets and passes from a number of grocery stores, drug stores, and convenience stores all over the city. One-time fair is valid for 90 minutes whereas a pass is valid for a whole day. you can find all the information on the Calgary Transit website. Three major transit providers in the city are Airdrie Transit, On-It Regional Transit and ROAM Transit.
For the average cost of public transport in the city of Calgary, consult the table below.
Rates for fair
Category | Cash fares (90 minutes validity) | Tickets (cash fares bought in books of 10) |
Adult (Ages 18 and older) | $3.50 | $35.00 |
Youth (Ages 6 – 17) or students 18 to 21 attending high school full time. (School ID required) | $2.40 | $24.00 |
Children Ages 5 and under | Free | Free |
Passes
Category | Day Pass (Valid from the time of purchase until | Monthly Pass (Valid for 1 calendar month) |
Adult (Ages 18 and older) | $11.00 | $109.00 |
Youth (Ages 6 – 17) | $8.00 | $79.00 |
Special
Airport | $11 (from Calgary International Airport to Downtown, provided by Route 300) |
Low Income Monthly Pass | The cost of the pass is determined based on the income |
Senior monthly regular (ages 65 and above) | $ 145 |
Senior monthly low income (ages 65 and above) | $ 25 |
Pets | Free |
There are different rates for parking cars in different areas of Calgary. Official hours for car parking that are charged are from 9 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday). Car parking after 6 pm and on Sundays, as well as holidays, is free. Visit Calgary Parking website for more information.
Rates for the long stay on street.
Area | Weekdays | Saturday |
Area 1: 16 Avenue SW | $6.00 | $4.00 |
Area 2: Beltline | $11.00 | $2.00 |
Area 3: West Village | $7.00 | $2.00 |
Area 4: East Village | $14.00 | $2.00 |
Area 5: Mission | $8.00 | $2.00 |
Area 6: Park Road | $8.00 | $2.00 |
Area 7: Olympic Way | $10.00 | $4.00 |
Residents can also park their vehicles in CPA surface lot parkade in the following areas and at the following rates.
Parkade | Weekday evening rate after 4 pm | Weekend Rate (includes statutory holidays) | Hours of Operation |
Centennial 823 – 5 Street SW 608 – 9 Avenue SW | $2.00 until 5am | $2.00 (5am to 6pm) $2.00 (4pm to 5am) | Mon to Sun 24 hours |
City Centre 221 – 9 Avenue SW (premium short-stay area not included) | $2.00 until 6am | $2.00 (6am to 7pm) $2.00 (4pm to 6am) | Mon to Sun 24 hours per day unless otherwise posted |
City Hall 322 – 9 Avenue SE | $6.00 until 6 am | $6.00 (6 am to 6 pm) $6.00 (4 pm to 6 am) | Mon to Sun 24 hours per day unless otherwise posted |
Convention Centre 727 – 1 Street SE | $5.00 until 6 am | $5.00 (6 am to 6 pm) $5.00 (4 pm to 6 am) | Mon to Sun 24 hours per day unless otherwise posted |
Arts Commons 829 Macleod Trail SE | $6.00 until 6am | $6.00 (6am to 6pm) $6.00 (4pm to 6am) | Mon to Sun 24 hours |
Lot 40 Parkade 112 – 5 Avenue SW 115 – 4 Avenue SW | $3.00 until 6am | $3.00 (6am to 6pm) $3.00 (4pm to 6am) | Mon to Sun 24 hours per day unless otherwise posted |
McDougall 720 – 5 Avenue SW | $2.00 until 5am | $2.00 (5am to 6pm) $2.00 (4pm to 5am) | Mon to Sun 24 hours |
Annual car insurance rates in the province of Alberta is around $1316, which is the third-highest of all the provinces of Canada, with British Columbia being on the top of the list.
The Transit Monthly pass price is $109.
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You will find it hard to get bored in Calgary as there several locations in Calgary that will keep you entertained for a long time including Prince’s Island Park, Calgary Zoo, the Glenbow Museum, WinSport, and Heritage Park Historical Village. Considering the essentials only, the average cost of entertainment* around the city of Calgary includes:
Considering at average cost, if you have had 4 beers, 1 restaurant visit with friends, visited the cinema 2 times, and have had 4 regular restaurant meals per month, that can cost you about: $218.
The average cost of entertainment in Calgary is $218 per month.
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Grocery includes items such as fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs, milk, and others. Cost for some regular groceries that may averagely be purchased include:
| Items (1 kg) | Prices |
Milk (1 Liter) | $1.87 |
Loaf of bread | $2.46 |
Rice | $2.88 |
Dozen Eggs | $3.60 |
Local Cheese | $13.70 |
Chicken | $13.59 |
Beef round | $15.62 |
Apple | $4.62 |
Banana | $1.89 |
Orange | $4.24 |
Tomato | $4.87 |
Potato | $2.48 |
Onion | $2.71 |
Head of Lettuce | $2.70 |
Water Bottle 1.5L | $1.86 |
Cigarette 20 Pack | $16.50 |
The average cost of groceries for 1 person in Calgary is $214 per month.
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If you are looking to get a decent internet connection at a speed of 60 Mbps or more with unlimited data, then it can cost you around $75 to $80 per month. 1 minute of the prepaid mobile cost with no discount or plan can be as much as $0.28. But there are a number of service providers in Calgary that can provide you with not just internet, but television and home phone service as well.
Internet costs an average of $80 per month for 60 Mbps in Calgary.
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In terms of fitness and personal care, a one-month fitness club fee averages around 60 to 70 $ per month. As for healthcare, you are covered with Canada universal healthcare. Having personal insurance is still highly recommended for other personal care services such as the dentist and the optometrist.
The average cost of a gym membership in Calgary is $65 per month.
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There are three types of sales taxes in Canada. In the province of Alberta, they have GST which is set at about 5%. They do not have a provincial taxe. Applicable tax on the taxable income includes:
One may argue that the taxes in some provinces are higher in comparison to others, but due to the additional services that are offered to the residents by the provincial government.
If you plan on moving to Calgary, then you can calculate the average cost of living in the city using the provided table and selecting the rates along with respective items, and finding the total sum which may vary from one person to another.
Housing
Average rent price for a 1 bedroom apartment + Insurance + Average utility cost
$1158 + $25 + $200
Transportation
Transit rider: Transit Monthly pass option
$109
Food
Regular grocery basket for one person
$214
Phone
Unlimited mobile plan
$80
Entertainement
Monthly cost (see above)
$218
Health and Fitness
The average cost of a Fitness membership
$65
Note: If you are sharing cost with someone, it will be significantly lower. Also, if you are budgeting for a family, you’ll need to add the cost of each family member.
This is an approximation. Price will vary.
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