Calgary travel budget

Calgary: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Calgary

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Calgary for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 90 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2063* (2884 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 134 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 3884* (5418 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 194 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 71 per person
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 26 per person

Total budget:

$ 6172* (8596 $)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Calgary compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Calgary in 2024 is 3% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Calgary in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Calgary by expense type

Restaurant budget in Calgary

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Calgary is 10% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 20/person
($ 13 to $ 37)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 37/person
($ 29 to $ 73)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 8.9 to $ 12)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5 for 500ml
($ 3.6 to $ 6.4)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 5.7)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.8/cup
($ 2.5 to $ 5)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2/can
($ 1.4 to $ 2.9)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.7/bottle
($ 1.4 to $ 2.5)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Calgary

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Calgary is 28% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 162/night
($ 52 to $ 589)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 120/night
($ 60 to $ 301)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 154
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 148/night
($ 57 to $ 335)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 244/night
($ 104 to $ 984)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 307
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 144/night
($ 52 to $ 523)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 440
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 135/month
($ 75 to $ 371)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 169/month
($ 57 to $ 528)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 154/month
($ 72 to $ 494)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 145/month
($ 66 to $ 447)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 162/month
($ 69 to $ 567)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206

Supermarket food budget in Calgary

On average, the price of supermarket food in Calgary is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 4.2)

84% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.5/500g
($ 1.5 to $ 4.2)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 7.8)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.7/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 5.5)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 7.1 to $ 23)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 4.2/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 5.7)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 5.7)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.7)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.9
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Calgary

On average, the price of transport in Calgary is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.7/ticket
($ 2.5 to $ 2.7)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.4/km
($ 1.4 to $ 3.6)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.2
($ 3.2 to $ 3.6)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 86/24hrs
($ 37 to $ 879)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Leisure activity budget in Calgary

On average, budget for leisure activities in Calgary is 30% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 10 to $ 17)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 35/hr
($ 9.2 to $ 58)

67% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Calgary

On average, shopping budget in Calgary is 21% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 15/pack
($ 12 to $ 19)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 57
($ 33 to $ 90)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 47
($ 26 to $ 65)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Toronto → Calgary
Toronto → Calgary
Toronto → Calgary
$ 274
(fair price: $ 180)
Montreal → Calgary
Montreal → Calgary
Montreal → Calgary
$ 364
(fair price: $ 261)
New York City → Calgary
New York City → Calgary
New York City → Calgary
$ 515
(fair price: $ 412)
Los Angeles → Calgary
Los Angeles  → Calgary
Los Angeles  → Calgary
$ 318
(fair price: $ 235)
Vancouver → Calgary
Vancouver → Calgary
Vancouver → Calgary
$ 125
(fair price: $ 84)
Manchester → Calgary
Manchester → Calgary
Manchester → Calgary
$ 803
(fair price: $ 710)

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About this information on the cost of living in Calgary

The information about the cost of living in Calgary shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Calgary was updated on 11-11-2024.

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