Calgary vs Wellington: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Calgary, AB and Wellington, NB.
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
Wellington
C$2,842monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$400 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$5,792 per month · 2020
Published monthly costs side by side
Category
Calgary
Wellington
Difference
Rent
C$1,404
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$400
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Not comparable
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$828
State / province · 2023
C$707
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Transport
C$1,175
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$986
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$273
State / province · 2023
C$254
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Childcare
C$44
State / province · 2023
C$35
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Education
C$163
State / province · 2023
C$81
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Leisure
C$470
State / province · 2023
C$380
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Reference subtotal
C$4,356
C$2,842
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 Wellington
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- Compare published cost figures for Calgary, AB and Wellington, NB. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.