hi , we are indian family, immigrated to brampton,Ontario on express last year, we both are medical healthcare professionals (so oil/energey/chemical sector will effect our job/profession prospect in Alberta), we are planning to permanently move to either Calgary (preferably ) or Edmonton, i have few questions to those who already settles in Alberta calgary or edmonton.
1. Are houses cheaper in calgary as compared to GTA area/Brampton/Mississisauga area, we found average medium house price in 550 k-800 k, while in Calgary heard about 450-500 k for medium size house, is that true ?
Renting an apartment cheaper in Calgary as compared to GTA area, as we found here in GTA aparment rent for 1 bedroom averages 1350-1400 $ and 2 bedroom averages 1500 $ . is that true ?
2. Howś winter in Calgary, we can manage low temp, and make up our mind.
3. Howś indian grocery prices , household items prices, and grocery , other item prices at other stores like Walmart, costco, freshco, no frills, canadian tire etc as compared to prices in brampton or mississauga ?
4. what about income taxes in alberta ? is that higher than Ontario ?
5. in which area in Calgary we should move first, we want to live in Indian community, near indian grocery stores, Gurdwara,
6. howś economy in calgary now ? as compared to ontario or bc,
any other positive feedback , prons about moving to calgary, please advise us, thanks.