Amherst vs Calgary: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Amherst, NS and Calgary, AB.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
Canada
Amherst
C$3,092monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$770 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$4,633 per month · 2020
Canada
Calgary
C$4,356monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$1,404 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$8,167 per month · 2020
Published monthly costs side by side
Category
Amherst
Calgary
Difference
Rent
C$770
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$1,404
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Not comparable
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$653
State / province · 2023
C$828
State / province · 2023
Amherst 21% lower
Transport
C$947
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$1,175
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Amherst 19% lower
Fuel
Included in transport
Included in transport
Not comparable
Internet and mobile
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Healthcare and insurance
C$226
State / province · 2023
C$273
State / province · 2023
Amherst 17% lower
Childcare
C$21
State / province · 2023
C$44
State / province · 2023
Amherst 53% lower
Education
C$103
State / province · 2023
C$163
State / province · 2023
Amherst 37% lower
Leisure
C$372
State / province · 2023
C$470
State / province · 2023
Amherst 21% lower
Reference subtotal
C$3,092
C$4,356
Not comparable
Subtotals add the available figures for each place. National or regional figures may be used where city data is limited. Use the reference periods and areas to decide how relevant the figures are to your move.
Common questions about Amherst and Calgary
- Is Amherst cheaper than Calgary?
- Compare published cost figures for Amherst, NS and Calgary, AB. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.