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Burnaby vs Calgary

Canada vs Canada · 664 km apart

Burnaby

Canada

$1,463 ($1,076)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Calgary

Canada

$1,690 ($1,242)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseBurnabyCalgaryCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$9.90$11.29Burnaby
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$39.60$45.14Burnaby
Cappuccino$2.97$3.39Burnaby
Monthly groceries (single person)$224$256Burnaby
Monthly public transport pass$36.30$41.38Burnaby
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$95.70$109Burnaby
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$27.72$31.60Burnaby
Fitness club membership$27.72$31.60Burnaby
Cinema ticket$7.26$8.28Burnaby
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$598$704Burnaby
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$416$490Burnaby
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,248$1,470Burnaby
Total single-person budget$1,076$1,242Burnaby
Average net salary$3,200$3,648

Verdict

Burnaby is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Burnaby runs about $1,076 versus $1,242 in Calgary — a difference of roughly 15%.

Salary-adjusted, Calgary leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Burnaby  ·  Full cost of living in Calgary

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burnaby cheaper than Calgary?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $1,076 per month in Burnaby versus $1,242 in Calgary — about 15% less.
How far is Burnaby from Calgary?
The straight-line distance between Burnaby and Calgary is approximately 664 km (412 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Burnaby or Calgary?
The estimated average net salary is $3,200 in Burnaby and $3,648 in Calgary. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,124 in Burnaby versus $2,406 in Calgary per month.