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Toronto vs Calgary

Canada vs Canada · 2,706 km apart

Toronto

Canada

$1,952 ($1,435)

single / month

VS

Calgary

Canada

$1,690 ($1,242)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseTorontoCalgaryCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$12.87$11.29Calgary
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$51.48$45.14Calgary
Cappuccino$3.86$3.39Calgary
Monthly groceries (single person)$292$256Calgary
Monthly public transport pass$47.19$41.38Calgary
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$124$109Calgary
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$36.04$31.60Calgary
Fitness club membership$36.04$31.60Calgary
Cinema ticket$9.44$8.28Calgary
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$830$704Calgary
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$577$490Calgary
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,732$1,470Calgary
Total single-person budget$1,435$1,242Calgary
Average net salary$4,160$3,648

Verdict

Calgary is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Toronto runs about $1,435 versus $1,242 in Calgary — a difference of roughly 13%.

Salary-adjusted, Toronto 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 Toronto  ·  Full cost of living in Calgary

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Toronto cheaper than Calgary?
No. Toronto costs an estimated $1,435 per month for a single person, about 13% more than Calgary at $1,242.
How far is Toronto from Calgary?
The straight-line distance between Toronto and Calgary is approximately 2,706 km (1,682 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Toronto or Calgary?
The estimated average net salary is $4,160 in Toronto and $3,648 in Calgary. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,725 in Toronto versus $2,406 in Calgary per month.