Cost of living in Lombard is 10% lower than in Calgary (without rent).
Rent in Lombard is 13% more expensive than in Calgary.
Cost of living including rent in Lombard is 3% higher than in Calgary.
Food in Lombard is 3% cheaper than in Calgary.
Transport in Lombard is 60% cheaper than in Calgary.
| Lombard | Calgary | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lombard | Calgary | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.1 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 67.2 $ | 64.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.17 $ | 5.43 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.86 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.44 $ | 2.04 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.35 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.73 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.99 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.78 $ | 4.35 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.52 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.75 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.6 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.04 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.88 $ | 13.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.71 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 89.7 $ | 83.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.95 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.5 $ | 15.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 124 $ | 65.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.1 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.84 $ | 5.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.69 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.87 $ | 2.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
103 $ | 134 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
161 $ | 206 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
65.9 $ | 59.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,204 $ | 1,002 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,399 $ | 1,707 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,414 $ | 1,277 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,922 $ | 2,181 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,691 $ | 3,298 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,221 $ | 3,114 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,983 $ | 3,509 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.5 % | 6.34 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 53.6 $ | 53 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.9 $ | 13 $ |
| Haircut | 27 $ | 23.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.8 $ | 84.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.8 $ | 55 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,409 $ | 984 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,438 $ | 19,196 $ |