🇨🇦 Canada · #227 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Edmonton

Close to the Canada average

Ranked #227 of 538 cities · More expensive than 57.8% of cities worldwide

Compared to Canada average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Edmonton

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom CAD 1,594/mo ≈ $1,144 CAD 1,320/mo ≈ $947 17%
3-Bedroom CAD 2,648/mo ≈ $1,900 CAD 2,146/mo ≈ $1,540 17%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+1.2% Average
Rent
-4.4% Average
Groceries
+2.3% Average
Restaurants
+1.8% Average
Purchasing Power
+6.7% Average

Living in Edmonton: What to Expect

Edmonton is average by global standards (ranked #227 of 538 cities). It is 1.2% more expensive than the Canada average, based on 24 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Canada earning CAD 80,522 gross take home CAD 5,098/month after tax (24% effective rate). See full Canada tax calculator →

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