Cost of living in Braintree is 4% higher than in Calgary (without rent).
Rent in Braintree is 59% more expensive than in Calgary.
Cost of living including rent in Braintree is 36% higher than in Calgary.
Food in Braintree is 16% more expensive than in Calgary.
Transport in Braintree is 63% cheaper than in Calgary.
| Braintree | Calgary | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Braintree | Calgary | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
22.8 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 97.6 $ | 64.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.6 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.08 $ | 5.43 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.07 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.78 $ | 2.04 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.55 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.85 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.89 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.1 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.4 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.9 $ | 4.35 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.93 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.97 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.2 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.48 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.61 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.7 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11 $ | 13.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.33 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 79.7 $ | 83.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.93 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.9 $ | 15.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 155 $ | 65.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.8 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.07 $ | 5.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.1 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.98 $ | 2.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
115 $ | 134 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
178 $ | 206 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
61.8 $ | 59.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,733 $ | 1,002 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,007 $ | 1,707 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 2,155 $ | 1,277 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,925 $ | 2,181 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,619 $ | 3,298 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,785 $ | 3,114 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,259 $ | 3,509 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.55 % | 6.34 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 76.9 $ | 53 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.5 $ | 13 $ |
| Haircut | 20.3 $ | 23.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82.3 $ | 84.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 53.2 $ | 55 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,537 $ | 984 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,493 $ | 19,196 $ |