Enter a salary amount and compare it with the average cost of living. The average yearly salary in Calgary is $64,600 and the average household income in Calgary is $129,000.
Updated: September 1, 2024
Average Cost of Living per Month in Calgary
The average cost of living in Calgary is $3,742/month for a single person who rents.This average is based on many factors including the cost of housing, transportation, groceries, and entertainment.
Average cost of living
$3,742/month
Monthly net income of $0/year
$0/month
Average total income in 2020
$64,600
Average total household income in 2020
$129,000
Average Salary in Calgary
The average salary in Calgary is $64,600, which is 18.6% higher than the Canadian average salary of $54,450. A person making $0 a year in Calgary makes 100% less than the average working person in Calgary and will take home about $0.
Below are the details used to generate the average Cost of Living for Calgary. Change the inputs to match your lifestyle and see how it compares to the average cost of living and a salary of $0.
Renter
Homeowner
Housing
The average monthly cost of rental housing in Calgary is $1,630.
Avg.$1,630
$0$5,000
Renter
Homeowner
Housing
The average monthly cost of owned housing in Calgary is $2,317.
Avg.$2,317
$0$5,000
Transit
Driver
Transportation
The average monthly cost on public transit in Calgary is $285.
Avg.$285
$0$1,000
Transit
Driver
Transportation
The average monthly cost for a driver in Calgary is $624.
Avg.$624
$0$1,000
Groceries
The average person spends $526 on groceries per month in Calgary.
Avg.$526
$0$1,500
Utilities
The average monthly cost of utilities in Calgary is $221.
Avg.$221
$0$600
Leisure & Entertainment
The average person in Calgary spends $205 on leisure & entertainment per month.
Avg.$205
$0$1,000
Clothing
The average person in Calgary spends $40 on clothing per month.
Avg.$40
$0$500
Restaurants
The average person in Calgary spends $346 on restaurants per month.
Avg.$346
$0$1,000
Other
The average person in Calgary spends $150 on miscellaneous goods and services per month.
Avg.$150
$0$2,000
General Disclaimer: This tool is designed for approximation purposes only and should not be used to replace a legal or accounting authority. To simplify the process, some variables are assumed to calculate the numbers included on this page. The results of this calculator should not be relied upon to determine career or tax decisions.
Your Results
Disclaimer: These numbers estimate what it costs to live in Calgary based on Numbeo data. People can live in the city for much less, while others may need much more to fund their lifestyle.
Your cost of living
$3,742/month
Monthly net income of $0/year
$0/month
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