Living in Airdrie comes with a host of advantages, especially when compared to the bustling city life in Calgary. One of the most significant benefits is the cost of living. Let's take a closer look at some key expenses:
Dining Out
Airdrie: A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs around $25 CAD, while a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant is approximately $82.50 CAD. Enjoy a domestic beer for just $7.25 CAD.
Calgary: Dining out is slightly more expensive, with a meal at an inexpensive restaurant costing $25.65 CAD and a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant averaging $100 CAD. A domestic beer here also costs $7.25 CAD.
Groceries
Airdrie: Grocery shopping is affordable, with a gallon of milk priced at $8.71 CAD, a dozen eggs at $5.11 CAD, and chicken fillets (1 lb) at $7.14 CAD.
Calgary: Prices are a bit higher in Calgary, where a gallon of milk costs $9.78 CAD, a dozen eggs are $5.38 CAD, and chicken fillets (1 lb) are $8.19 CAD.
Utilities
Airdrie: Basic utilities for a 915 sq ft apartment come to $278.94 CAD, and internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data) is $80.29 CAD.
Calgary: Utility costs are slightly higher in Calgary, with basic utilities costing $302.47 CAD and internet priced at $66.70 CAD.
Housing
Airdrie: Housing is more affordable in Airdrie, with the average house price at $413,000 CAD and rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city center at $1,172 CAD per month.
Calgary: In Calgary, rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city center is slightly cheaper at $1,165 CAD per month.
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