Top expat cities

Canada

Calgary

#4 Top 5 cities

A practical, well-functioning city for families and corporate life, but with less cultural and expat depth than Toronto or Montreal.

Country overview

Population

1 306 784

Year-round temperatures

Day: 3°C až 24°C

Night: -9°C až 12°C

Climate

Sunny but cold continental weather with a pronounced winter and large seasonal swings.

Distance to the sea

850 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Costs

Housing cost 4/10
Food cost 4/10

Business friendliness

7/10

Safety

8/10

Calgary's 2025 crime-severity index was below the national average; vehicle crime, theft and localized violence remain relevant, but ordinary urban precautions are generally sufficient.

Natural disaster resilience

4/10

River flooding, destructive hail, severe thunderstorms, extreme cold, heat, drought and wildfire smoke all affect Calgary, with rapid weather changes adding practical disruption risk.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 8/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Families
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇨🇳Chinese
  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇫🇷French

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quality services
  • +Good transport links
  • +Strong civic amenities
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Higher prices
  • −Smaller job market
  • −Less dynamic environment