Canada vs Canada · 2,875 km apart
Canada
single / month
Cheaper overallCanada
single / month
| Expense | Calgary | Ottawa | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $11.29 | $11.29 | Calgary |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $45.14 | $45.14 | Calgary |
| Cappuccino | $3.39 | $3.39 | Calgary |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $256 | $256 | Calgary |
| Monthly public transport pass | $41.38 | $41.38 | Calgary |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $109 | $109 | Calgary |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $31.60 | $31.60 | Calgary |
| Fitness club membership | $31.60 | $31.60 | Calgary |
| Cinema ticket | $8.28 | $8.28 | Calgary |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $704 | $704 | Calgary |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $490 | $490 | Calgary |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,470 | $1,470 | Calgary |
| Total single-person budget | $1,242 | $1,242 | Calgary |
| Average net salary | $3,648 | $3,648 |
Calgary is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Calgary runs about $1,242 versus $1,242 in Ottawa — a difference of roughly 0%.
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 Calgary · Full cost of living in Ottawa