Barrie vs Calgary: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Barrie, ON and Calgary, AB.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
Canada
Barrie
C$4,645monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2026 Q2, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Asking rents C$1,830 per month · 2026 Q2 · Local
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
Barrie
Calgary
Difference
Rent
C$1,830
Local · 2026 Q2 · Asking rents
C$1,404
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Not comparable
Utilities
C$266
State / province · 2023
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$665
State / province · 2023
C$828
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Transport
C$994
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$1,175
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Wider-area figures shown for context
Fuel
Included in transport
Included in transport
Not comparable
Internet and mobile
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Healthcare and insurance
C$261
State / province · 2023
C$273
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Childcare
C$32
State / province · 2023
C$44
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Education
C$168
State / province · 2023
C$163
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Leisure
C$429
State / province · 2023
C$470
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Reference subtotal
C$4,645
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 Barrie and Calgary
- Is Barrie cheaper than Calgary?
- Compare published cost figures for Barrie, ON and Calgary, AB. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.