Calgary vs Standard: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Calgary, AB and Standard, AB.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
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
Canada
Standard
C$3,752monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$800 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$6,667 per month · 2020
Published monthly costs side by side
Category
Calgary
Standard
Difference
Rent
C$1,404
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$800
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Calgary 76% higher
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$828
State / province · 2023
C$828
State / province · 2023
About the same
Transport
C$1,175
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$1,175
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
About the same
Fuel
Included in transport
Included in transport
Not comparable
Internet and mobile
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Healthcare and insurance
C$273
State / province · 2023
C$273
State / province · 2023
About the same
Childcare
C$44
State / province · 2023
C$44
State / province · 2023
About the same
Education
C$163
State / province · 2023
C$163
State / province · 2023
About the same
Leisure
C$470
State / province · 2023
C$470
State / province · 2023
About the same
Reference subtotal
C$4,356
C$3,752
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 Calgary and Standard
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