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Old 03-27-2009, 02:39 PM
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I own my land and farm so no mortgage. I live in Alberta and we have no tax. I live very frugally. Shop at the 2nd hand stores. Groceries are standard across the province.
eggs $1.50/doz, beer 1.50/bottle(case) Gasoline is always changing but normally 60-80cents/litre. All the usual consumer products are available. Lots of variety and choice.

Dining out at a good restaurant is $40-50 incl dessert. Wine,beer and liquor is controlled by private liquor stores so you must shop around. Canadian items are less costly than any imports.

Healthcare is gov't subsidised so varies for family. Drug cost and para medical costs are expensive. Dental is expensive. Vet visits vary by location but a normal check up is $30-50
depending on location and doctor.

New vehicles are expensive-more than the USA for the same car. New windshield $300-400. Body work is expensive. Utilities are costly. basic phone $30, natural gas, electric all contingent on usage and distance from provider so more isolated areas pay more for delivery charges.
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