Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Calgary vs ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Burnaby

Burnaby is 7.9% more expensive

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Category ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Calgary ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Burnaby Difference
Cost of Living 49.4 53.3 +7.9%
Rent 26.5 35.6 +34.3%
Groceries 73.0 79.9 +9.5%
Restaurants 64.5 75.0 +16.3%
Purchasing Power 130.4 112.1 -14.0%
Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.
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