AB · Data to August 2026

Cost of living in Alberta

In the 12 months to August 2026, grocery prices in Alberta changed +3.5%, shelter costs +1.2% and all consumer prices +3.8%. The average hourly wage changed +0.5% to $37.76.

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12 months to August 2026

Grocery prices
+3.5%
Average hourly wage
+0.5%
+3.0 ptsCost pressure · grocery prices are ahead of wages

Food prices in Alberta, July 2026

Average retail prices in Alberta compared with the Canada average, July 2026
ProductABCanadaDifference
Ground beef 1 kg$17.71$16.49+$1.22
Chicken breasts 1 kg$16.31$14.68+$1.63
Whole chicken 1 kg$9.07$7.62+$1.45
Bacon 500 g$6.96$6.97−$0.01
Canned tuna 170 g$1.85$1.84+$0.01
Milk 4 L$6.68$6.99−$0.31
Butter 454 g$6.10$5.92+$0.18
Block cheese 500 g$7.26$7.11+$0.15
Eggs 1 dozen$5.20$4.95+$0.25
Apples 1 kg$6.97$6.45+$0.52
Bananas 1 kg$2.07$1.88+$0.19
Potatoes 4.54 kg$8.01$5.32+$2.69
Tomatoes 1 kg$4.97$4.98−$0.01
Carrots 1.36 kg$5.39$4.75+$0.64
Romaine lettuce 1 head$4.25$3.45+$0.80
White bread 675 g$3.66$3.60+$0.06
Pasta 500 g$3.65$3.45+$0.20
Cereal 400 g$4.19$4.19$0.00
Coffee 340 g$9.33$9.54−$0.21
Peanut butter 1 kg$5.73$5.62+$0.11