Cost of living comparison
Calgary is 3.1% more expensive than Fort McMurray.
- Restaurants
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pay 16.4% less in Calgary
- Groceries
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pay 4.8% more in Calgary
- Transportation
-
pay 14.3% more in Calgary
- Housing
-
pay 24.0% more in Calgary
- Childcare
-
pay 2.1% less in Calgary
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 6.1% less in Calgary
- Clothing
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pay 3.2% more in Calgary
The cost of housing, transportation, groceries, and clothing in Calgary are more expensive than in Fort McMurray. Expenses including restaurants, entertainment and sports, and childcare are lower in Calgary.
If you lived in Calgary instead of Fort McMurray, you would:
pay 16.4% less for restaurants
|
Fort McMurray
|
Calgary
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$28.74
CA$41.33
|
$18.90
CA$27.18
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.82
CA$18.43
|
$10.78
CA$15.50
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.44
CA$3.50
|
$2.08
CA$3.00
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.72
CA$2.47
|
$1.70
CA$2.45
|
|
pay 4.8% more for groceries
|
Fort McMurray
|
Calgary
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
CA$4.05
|
$2.57
CA$3.70
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.55
CA$7.98
|
$7.33
CA$10.54
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.10
CA$7.33
|
$7.31
CA$10.51
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.13
CA$4.49
|
$3.73
CA$5.37
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.82
CA$8.38
|
$5.95
CA$8.56
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.15
CA$3.09
|
$1.95
CA$2.81
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.01
CA$1.46
|
$0.63
CA$0.91
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.06
CA$2.96
|
$1.71
CA$2.46
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.87
CA$4.12
|
$1.84
CA$2.64
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.65
CA$0.94
|
$1.26
CA$1.81
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.51
CA$2.17
|
$1.05
CA$1.50
|
|
pay 14.3% more for transportation
|
Fort McMurray
|
Calgary
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.95
CA$5.68
|
$4.21
CA$6.05
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$60.17
CA$86.54
|
$82.63
CA$118.83
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,412.64
CA$35,109.04
|
$24,412.64
CA$35,109.04
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.41
CA$20.72
|
$14.27
CA$20.52
|
|
pay 24.0% more for housing
|
Fort McMurray
|
Calgary
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$65.24
CA$93.82
|
$61.51
CA$88.47
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$922.05
CA$1,326.05
|
$1,451.73
CA$2,087.81
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$916.07
CA$1,317.44
|
$1,147.78
CA$1,650.68
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$134.46
CA$193.37
|
$160.15
CA$230.33
|
|
pay 2.1% less for childcare
|
Fort McMurray
|
Calgary
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$934.03
CA$1,343.27
|
$914.16
CA$1,314.71
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$18,680.58
CA$26,865.47
|
|
pay 6.1% less for entertainment and sports
|
Fort McMurray
|
Calgary
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.54
CA$10.85
|
$5.21
CA$7.49
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.75
CA$5.39
|
$3.87
CA$5.56
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.80
CA$22.72
|
$14.37
CA$20.67
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$46.18
CA$66.41
|
$53.75
CA$77.30
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.37
CA$20.67
|
$12.93
CA$18.60
|
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pay 3.2% more for clothing
|
Fort McMurray
|
Calgary
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$81.91
CA$117.79
|
$56.78
CA$81.66
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$46.70
CA$67.16
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$66.46
CA$95.58
|
$85.33
CA$122.72
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$97.00
CA$139.49
|
$108.68
CA$156.30
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