Canada
A gateway to the Canadian Rockies with a strong energy-sector economy, the famous Calgary Stampede, and easy access to Banff and Lake Louise.
#79 of 250
29% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 881
Based on NYC = 100 index
Calgary is the 79. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 881 for one adult.
Most of that goes on basic grocery basket, which runs 57% above the median city and adds $ 84 a month: chicken breast (1kg) $ 11, pork (1kg) $ 9. It is also pricier than usual for transportation.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is healthcare, 86% below the median: cold medicine (6 days) $ 4, antibiotics (12 doses) $ 6.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
47 prices on this page come from live scrapers (12 sources, observed October 12, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Calgary, Canada. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/calgary. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (City Center) | 953.05 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Craigslist |
| 1BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 1,009.12 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Craigslist |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 1,506.67 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Craigslist |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 11.10 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Pork (1kg) | 8.92 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Beef (1kg) | 14.38 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 24.75 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 12.71 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Milk (1 liter) | 2.37 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Yogurt (150g) | 2.54 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Cheese (1kg) | 12.19 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Butter (200g) | 2.06 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Eggs (12) | 3.91 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Bread (500g) | 2.15 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Pasta (500g) | 2.48 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Rice (1kg) | 3.23 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Oats (500g) | 2.45 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 5.21 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 4.19 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 5.95 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Carrots (1kg) | 3.81 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Onions (1kg) | 4.19 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Garlic (1kg) | 13.65 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.50 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Apples (1kg) | 4.68 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.48 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Oranges (1kg) | 3.89 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Lentils (1kg) | 3.20 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.54 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 3.50 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.90 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.64 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Coffee (250g) | 5.71 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 2.14 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.60 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Calgary Co-op, Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Domestic Beer (0.5L) | 5.04 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pub & Bar Drinks Menus |
| Monthly Transit Pass | 88.30 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| One-way Ticket | 2.80 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| Taxi Start | 3.15 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Taxi 1km | 1.35 / km | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.14 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada retail fuel survey |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 21.02 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Telecom Operator Prices, Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 31.50 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 4.38 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Global Local Pharmacies |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 41.98 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 27.96 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 107.21 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nike.com (live) |
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