City in Alberta, Canada
Cost of living in Calgary
How much a month costs in Calgary
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,460–3,370 (C$3,500–4,800).
Prices in Calgary
Typical 2026 ranges in CAD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | CAD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | C$1,700–2,300 | $1,190–1,620 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | C$1,300–1,800 | $913–1,260 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | C$40–75 | $28–53 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | C$150–270 | $105–190 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | C$14–22 | $9.8–15.4 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | C$28–52 | $20–37 |
| Cappuccino | C$4–6 | $2.8–4.2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | C$7–10 | $4.9–7.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | C$3–4 | $2.1–2.8 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | C$13–22 | $9.1–15.4 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | C$25–45 | $18–32 |
| Gym membership (month) | C$35–80 | $25–56 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | C$35–60 | $25–42 |
Value for money: 31/100
A value score of 31/100 means Calgary gives more quality of life per dollar than 30% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 81/100. It's the 6th most affordable of 18 places we cover in Canada.
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Cost of living across Canada
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec City | $2,110–2,950 | 45/100 |
| Niagara Falls | $2,250–3,090 | 37/100 |
| Halifax | $2,320–3,160 | 37/100 |
| Montreal | $2,460–3,370 | 29/100 |
| Ottawa | $2,460–3,370 | 38/100 |
| Calgary | $2,460–3,370 | 31/100 |
| Victoria | $2,530–3,440 | 37/100 |
| Edmonton | $2,460–3,510 | 29/100 |
| Toronto | $2,950–3,860 | 20/100 |
| Kelowna | $2,810–4,070 | 19/100 |
| Prince Edward Island | $2,810–4,070 | 27/100 |
| Vancouver | $3,020–4,000 | 19/100 |
| Tofino | $3,090–4,210 | 22/100 |
| Jasper | $3,160–4,210 | 21/100 |
| Yellowknife | $3,160–4,560 | 9/100 |
| Banff | $3,370–4,560 | 15/100 |
| Whistler | $3,370–4,780 | 14/100 |
| Mont-Tremblant | $3,860–5,620 | 8/100 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Calgary?
About $1,540–1,970 on a lean budget, $2,460–3,370 for a comfortable month and $4,210–6,320 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Calgary?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs C$1,700–2,300 ($1,190–1,620) a month in the center and C$1,300–1,800 ($913–1,260) outside it.
How much does food cost in Calgary?
A local meal is C$14–22 ($9.8–15.4); a mid-range restaurant is C$28–52 ($20–37) per person.
Is Canada expensive?
Prices in Canada are about 83% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Calgary Transit
- Calgary Airport
- Tourism Calgary
- Alberta Health Services
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.