Here's how much you need to make to live alone in Calgary
Entertainment and dining out
According to Numbeo, the average price for two people dining out at a mid-range restaurant in Calgary is $90 for a three-course meal, excluding alcohol. If each person had two alcoholic beverages, it would cost an additional $32.
If you do that two times a month, it adds up to $244.
Health and Fitness
If you’re looking to stay active and join a gym or fitness group, the average monthly price for a membership in Calgary is $70.
Transportation
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A monthly transit pass came it at $118 per month according to Numbeo, while gas sits at $1.33 per litre.
Going out
You can expect to pay around $8 for a beer in the city, depending on where and what you’re drinking. Let’s say you go out once a weekend and order two to three drinks, you will spend around $80 per month.
Extras
No matter how much you budget, there is always the chance that unexpected costs will crop up. Whether you’re having to fix a broken piece of technology, replace a part on your bike, or invest in a new pair of work shoes, we’ll average this at $150 per month.