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Vancouver

Canada
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Calgary

Canada

2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD

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At a Glance

💰 Cheapest: Calgary (~2,682 USD) 🛡️ Safest: Calgary 🌟 Best QoL: Vancouver 💡 Best value: Calgary
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Cost of Living Comparison

★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.

Category VancouverCalgary Best
Rent 1,800 USD 1,400 USD Calgary
Food 520 USD 460 USD Calgary
Utilities 120 USD 110 USD Calgary
Transport 90 USD 75 USD Calgary
Healthcare 100 USD 95 USD Calgary
Internet 50 USD 50 USD Vancouver
Entertainment 324 USD 276 USD Calgary
Other 264 USD 216 USD Calgary
Total (monthly) 3,268 USD 2,682 USD Calgary
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)

★ = best score in each category.

Score VancouverCalgary Best
Cost of living 22 32 Calgary
Safety 82 85 Calgary
Quality of life 88 86 Vancouver
Internet 88 88 Vancouver
Healthcare 86 86 Vancouver
Transport 84 82 Vancouver
Nightlife 80 76 Vancouver
Climate 55 42 Vancouver
English 84 84 Vancouver
Visa ease 60 60 Vancouver

Vancouver

Safety
82
Quality of life
88
Internet
88
Healthcare
86
Transport
84
Nightlife
80

Calgary

Safety
85
Quality of life
86
Internet
88
Healthcare
86
Transport
82
Nightlife
76