Average monthly living expenses in Calgary???

[mercy4all]

Here are some estimates:

1.  rent = 2 bedroom condo/apt ranges from 900-1200 per month
2.  gas/heat = about 70 summer can go up to 150 (depending how old the place it)
3.  electricity = 70-100 a month
4.  cable/phone/internet = bundle package about 100/month
5.  food = 500-700 (there are a lot of Asian supermarkets in calgary)
6.  school fees = about 200-300 a year
7.  buss pass = 100 a month/person
8.  gas = $ 1.14 per liter, moderate driving in a month using a mid-size SUV about 200 a month
9.  car insurance = depends can be as low as 50 a month to 250 a month

Dear  Lovely20
I am landing in calgary in last week of march,2012.Can you please help me in getting a single room initially as my family will come later.I am an indian.
your help will be appreciated.

[shah_calgary]

N.E Calgary where you will find the most Desi.....

Google map and see community. Apple wood, Taradale, Try to stay close to Public Transit stop....

[hamzay]

ummmm......north east, falconridge, castle ridge n around  - full of Indian stores, services etc

i dont know about other areas of calgary though, only places near to where i live ,so.

[erFiodena]

Here are some estimates:

1.  rent = 2 bedroom condo/apt ranges from 900-1200 per month
2.  gas/heat = about 70 summer can go up to 150 (depending how old the place it)
3.  electricity = 70-100 a month
4.  cable/phone/internet = bundle package about 100/month
5.  food = 500-700 (there are a lot of Asian supermarkets in calgary)
6.  school fees = about 200-300 a year
7.  buss pass = 100 a month/person
8.  gas = $ 1.14 per liter, moderate driving in a month using a mid-size SUV about 200 a month
9.  car insurance = depends can be as low as 50 a month to 250 a month

I live in Calgary and I totally agree with you!

This is about what me and my wife are paying!

J.

[Aquib]

Hi,
Looks like we will also landing to Calgary.
Please do update me with your experience.

You said 1-2 bedroom house around 1200 PCM.
What about 5-6 bedroom furnish house, as I thinking to share with one other family.
Will that cost cheaper .
Heard that in Canada houses are big (compare to UK) but all I read here about 1-2 bedroom houses.

[Aquib]

Hi,
Looks like we will also landing to Calgary.
Please do update me with your experience.

You said 1-2 bedroom house around 1200 PCM.
What about 5-6 bedroom furnish house, as I thinking to share with one other family.
Will that cost cheaper .
Heard that in Canada houses are big (compare to UK) but all I read here about 1-2 bedroom houses.

Any comments.