Cost of living comparison
Fort McMurray is 2.5% more expensive than Calgary.
- Restaurants
-
pay 22.2% more in Fort McMurray
- Groceries
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pay 7.1% more in Fort McMurray
- Transportation
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pay 10.8% less in Fort McMurray
- Housing
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pay 16.6% less in Fort McMurray
- Childcare
-
pay 2.2% more in Fort McMurray
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 9.8% more in Fort McMurray
- Clothing
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pay 3.8% more in Fort McMurray
The cost of restaurants, entertainment and sports, groceries, clothing, and childcare in Fort McMurray are more expensive than in Calgary. Expenses including housing and transportation are lower in Fort McMurray.
If you lived in Fort McMurray instead of Calgary, you would:
pay 22.2% more for restaurants
|
Calgary
|
Fort McMurray
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.90
CA$26.89
|
$28.74
CA$40.89
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.78
CA$15.33
|
$12.82
CA$18.24
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.08
CA$2.96
|
$2.44
CA$3.47
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.70
CA$2.42
|
$1.72
CA$2.44
|
|
pay 7.1% more for groceries
|
Calgary
|
Fort McMurray
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.57
CA$3.66
|
$2.81
CA$4.00
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.33
CA$10.42
|
$5.55
CA$7.90
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.31
CA$10.40
|
$5.10
CA$7.26
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.73
CA$5.31
|
$3.13
CA$4.45
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.95
CA$8.47
|
$5.82
CA$8.29
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.95
CA$2.78
|
$2.15
CA$3.06
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.63
CA$0.90
|
$1.01
CA$1.44
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.71
CA$2.44
|
$2.06
CA$2.93
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.84
CA$2.61
|
$2.87
CA$4.08
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.26
CA$1.79
|
$0.65
CA$0.93
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.05
CA$1.49
|
$1.51
CA$2.14
|
|
pay 10.8% less for transportation
|
Calgary
|
Fort McMurray
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.21
CA$5.98
|
$3.95
CA$5.62
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$82.63
CA$117.56
|
$60.17
CA$85.62
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,412.64
CA$34,735.52
|
$24,412.64
CA$34,735.52
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.27
CA$20.30
|
$14.41
CA$20.50
|
|
pay 16.6% less for housing
|
Calgary
|
Fort McMurray
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$61.51
CA$87.52
|
$65.24
CA$92.82
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,451.73
CA$2,065.60
|
$922.05
CA$1,311.94
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,147.78
CA$1,633.12
|
$916.07
CA$1,303.43
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$160.15
CA$227.88
|
$134.46
CA$191.31
|
|
pay 2.2% more for childcare
|
Calgary
|
Fort McMurray
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$914.16
CA$1,300.72
|
$934.03
CA$1,328.98
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$18,680.58
CA$26,579.66
|
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pay 9.8% more for entertainment and sports
|
Calgary
|
Fort McMurray
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.21
CA$7.41
|
$7.54
CA$10.73
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.87
CA$5.50
|
$3.75
CA$5.34
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$14.37
CA$20.45
|
$15.80
CA$22.48
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$53.75
CA$76.47
|
$46.18
CA$65.70
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.93
CA$18.40
|
$14.37
CA$20.45
|
|
pay 3.8% more for clothing
|
Calgary
|
Fort McMurray
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$56.78
CA$80.80
|
$81.91
CA$116.54
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$46.70
CA$66.45
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.33
CA$121.41
|
$66.46
CA$94.56
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$108.68
CA$154.63
|
$97.00
CA$138.01
|
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