A new immigrant's guide to the cost of living in Calgary, Alberta|| 2023 monthly expenses in Calgary

[@bennwawuwene9059]

I like the way you go straight to the point. Very informative as usual.

[@erinletobi]

Thank you for the compliment 😊🙏🏽

[@user-fl3xq8lh4x]

Great video, i'm currently looking at options moving to Calgary and this was really insightful!

[@haradaliwisdom]

This is such an informative and useful video. Keep up the good work Tobi!

[@erinletobi]

Thank you sir 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@haradaliwisdom]

@@erinletobi 😄

[@efosaavanrenren8117]

You mean I cant switch my visa to work permit Fi I got a job in Canada?

[@user-gz5mp6sw6b]

Good informative and reality

[@violetgregory2786]

Noted,and thanks to this essential Information.👋

[@erinletobi]

You’re very welcome 🙏🏽😊

[@LiveInnerCity]

Thank you for your insights, very informative video. Keep up the good work Tobi!

[@erinletobi]

My pleasure!🙏🏽

[@ayukthomasagbor7644]

Greetings sir , thanks very much educative video we are immensely grateful we will see you soon by the Grace of God

[@erinletobi]

I’m wishing you all the best! Don’t forget to reach out when you’re in town😊🙏🏽

[@mauricesuwa]

Thanks Tobi. Quite enlightening

[@erinletobi]

You're welcome!

[@eyedeeoaikhena2643]

Hi Tobi love ur videos,am gettn valid information bfor landing by Jan 2024,by His grace,though will be living @ Ontario.... Really love ur videos, kip up d gud wrk......

[@erinletobi]

Thank you so much! I'm sure you'll love Ontario! there's a big Nigerian presence in that province

[@loveobviously]

I’m from Alberta born and raised. Love calgray but I will never move back there more expensive than living in YEG.

[@erinletobi]

Yes, I know many people who would pick Edmonton over Calgary. I think it’s all about preferences and job opportunities. If I find a very good job and I know I can get clients in Edmonton, I’ll move there in an instant. Cost of living in Calgary is getting out of hand😅

[@oladunjoyebabatundedaniel2061]

Nice! What is the full meaning of YEG and what is the chances of getting job there ?

[@erinletobi]

@@oladunjoyebabatundedaniel2061 YEG is the code for Edmonton, just like YYC is for Calgary

[@njideoforchukwuemeka3518]

Thank you so much information actually I want to come that side next year but what you just said I change my mind🏃🏃🏃🏃

[@erinletobi]

You’re welcome ☺️ Change your mind to where actually? Things have gotten expensive globally, not just here😀

[@njideoforchukwuemeka3518]

@@erinletobi Canada

[@njideoforchukwuemeka3518]

I've been watching video since today to see enough information before traveling to Canada but the way I see it is not going to work I never travel before I never know anything so it will be hard for me to communicate and I don't have anybody that side

[@erinletobi]

@@njideoforchukwuemeka3518 well it’s only impossible if you say it is! Relocation is never easy for anyone and it first starts in the mind!

[@njideoforchukwuemeka3518]

@@erinletobi I don't know if you could help me I want to ask some personal questions I don't know if you have Facebook so I can ask you questions

[@amakanwankwo5644]

Nice video, Calgary Alberta my dream province in Canada.

[@erinletobi]

May your dreams come true🙏🏽

[@designhunter6420]

The quality of your videos are great

[@erinletobi]

I appreciate this. Thank you🙏🏽

[@gbengaegbekunle2724]

I got great value from this video. Thanks for the video bro. God bless you. Please i will appreciate if you can make a video on percentage of taxes for international employees in Canada so that together with this video, any wise person can count the cost before coming to Canada.

[@erinletobi]

Okay sir, will take a note of your request. Thank you for watching 🙏🏽

[@yankie.o.e1961]

Can I come with visit visa

[@Sucre-gx8fm]

Thank you so much for this great info

[@erinletobi]

You are so welcome!😊

[@happyusuero247]

I really appreciate this video, thank you so much. Please can you find out the monthly expenses in Moncton new Brunswick....

[@erinletobi]

Okay, if you reach out to me on instagram, I can research that for you privately but I won’t be talking about New Brunswick on this channel because I don’t live there😊

[@chineduokezie8359]

Coming in as couple is awesome

[@erinletobi]

Absolutely! Double the income, less the stress

[@helenbenedeth6946]

Very informative ❤️

[@erinletobi]

Thank you🙏🏽

[@peace_Omo]

Very informative😊

[@erinletobi]

Thank you 😊🙏🏽

[@jogifilino2679]

Hi a new subscriber here. Nice content , very straightforward. What app did you use for the tax calculator?

[@erinletobi]

Sorry I'm just seeing this. There are quite a few resources online. This one is the Alberta tax calculator i think

[@mugumemelas5185]

Hello Oga thank you for sharing the experience

[@erinletobi]

You’re welcome sir😊🙏🏽

[@elochukwunwankwo2077]

New subscriber Very interesting and informative

[@erinletobi]

Thank you for subscribing. Many more informative content coming your way 😊

[@oladapojumoke6119]

Good content

[@erinletobi]

Thank you🙏🏽

[@midebanks6740]

Very informative

[@erinletobi]

Thank you🙏🏽

[@shinelchosen1051]

new follower,im getting it well.

[@erinletobi]

Thank you for subscribing 😊🙏🏽

[@Oluwaxplorer]

Thanks so much for sharing, can you please make a video about life as a photographer or cinematographer in canada

[@erinletobi]

Thank you boss. I will definitely make a video in this line soon🙏🏽

[@miraclechinasa9106]

😫😫😫 how person go take blow ni nawa ooo i go still come sha Thank you for the video 🙏🙏 New subie here

[@erinletobi]

Many Nigerians are making it big in Canada. We no go carry last🙏🏽 thank you for subscribing 😊

[@chrisaboluwoye2813]

Thank you so much for your insights. Planning to come to Calgary next year. Please are there a lot of tech hubs in Calgary because I'm a data analyst ?

[@erinletobi]

You’re welcome 🙏🏽 yes there are tech hubs in Calgary, not so many as Calgary is just trying to catch up with the bigger cities like Toronto and Vancouver.

[@zammier3664]

Thanks my man

[@erinletobi]

You’re welcome 🙏🏽

[@oladunjoyebabatundedaniel2061]

I love this video bro, being a Nigerian that you are, can you give me an idea of the work and resident visa/traveling cost?!

[@erinletobi]

Thank you. I can't give accurate figures because I came here almost 4 years ago when prices and inflation were low. Things are more expensive now, from application fees to flight tickets.....also because the naira has dipped so much in the last few years

[@oladunjoyebabatundedaniel2061]

@@erinletobi alright. Thanks for your kind response!

[@ogechukwuezenwa830]

Very quality content You gained a follow

[@erinletobi]

Thank you ❤️

[@SylviaIkebudu]

Wow !!!

[@erinletobi]

😊

[@lady-roselady-rose9002]

Weldon Bro

[@erinletobi]

Thank you 🤗

[@FunmilolaOyekolade-nx2lg]

Thanks for the video, God bless you..Pls is it possible to come to Canada as a student and start photography business immediately...

[@erinletobi]

You’re welcome. It would depend on how prepared you are. I came in as a permanent resident and it took me 9 months to settle in and start my photography business on the side. Some people settle in from day one and start immediately, so it really depends

[@FunmilolaOyekolade-nx2lg]

@@erinletobi ok thanks boss.. but did u come in with ur camera 📸 Len's and some equipment or u get it dere in Canada... Pls sir how is d demand of photography in Canada is it very high...

[@erinletobi]

@@FunmilolaOyekolade-nx2lg it all starts with building connections, getting to know people. If you don’t do that’s, no one will know you’re into photography. And as time goes, you start to get jobs. And yes I came from Nigeria with my equipments😊

[@raymondsmith5054]

Who with they good mind would go and live in this icebox when winter

[@erinletobi]

😄 maybe not everyone has a ‘good’ mind?

[@personal-highlight-god]

Educative video How can I reach out to you sir?

[@erinletobi]

Please send me a message on instagram

[@giftokondo3950]

How do they even buy houses in Calgary with this little amount of money u gain in a week or a month

[@erinletobi]

😄😄it’s crazy eh? Fun fact is that Nigerians are doing really well in Canada. There are Nigerians who own million dollar homes and luxury cars. That can be us too!

[@DailyDDD]

From my research, Edmonton seems cheaper and it's the capital city. Y would I want to stay in Calgary?

[@erinletobi]

Nightlife, fun city with many more attractions, more opportunities….

[@DailyDDD]

@@erinletobi more opportunities? As in jobs? I am not a night life and fun person but if there are more opportunities in terms of jobs, I might consider it. How about Nigeria communities in the 2 cities.

[@erinletobi]

@@DailyDDD more opportunities for jobs and business for sure, Calgary is the No.3 city in Canada now, so you know why people who can’t afford to live in Vancouver or Toronto come here. And there’s a huge Nigerian community here, I’m sure there is in Edmonton too

[@efosaavanrenren8117]

Thanks for this information, I will be coming to Calgary this year on a visitor visa, although in my mind I want work, like Care-giver job or farm labourer work. Can I get this kind of job I just listed?

[@erinletobi]

Sure you can, it’s difficult on visitors visa, but it’s not impossible. Just do adequate research before travelling and I’m wishing you all the best😊

[@IfiokAkpan-mt5so]

Hello Tobi thanks for the information you put out. It has been helpful. I will like to have the website were I can get a room mate. It will make it easy when I arrive. Hope to hear from you. Thanks.

[@erinletobi]

Glad it was helpful! There is rentster.ca which is what I am familiar with, but you can also find roommates on FB marketplace. Please just do your research and make sure you’re going to be living with a sane person 😊

[@anselemmadu5550]

I would say it's better to have someone that you or someone know

[@erinletobi]

@@anselemmadu5550 for sure that’s always better, but that’s not the case most times and you just have to take the risk and make it work somehow

[@ma_quinn]

Hi Tobi... Please give me your view on mortician jobs there. Are there scholarships/grants for studies towards this.

[@erinletobi]

Hello. I’m not sure because I don’t know any morticians. But what you can do is to check indeed.ca and see if there are jobs available for morticians. Grants are usually available for permanent residents and citizens, I’m not so sure about international students. I hope this helps. Thank you

[@ogunmademichael3807]

Thanks tobi, is it necessary u must by full tank fuel for your car or u can buy as u need??

[@erinletobi]

You’re welcome sir. You can buy as you need. It only makes sense to buy full tank so you’re not wasting gas driving to the gas station regularly.😊

[@ogunmademichael3807]

Thanks for ur response, another question is that can someone fix or service his car in his compound where he parked his car??

[@haroldgio]

I'm a data scientist. I'm looking for moving there. Are there job opportunities yet for a tech person? And how difficult could be to land a job in data roles? And the salary? Thanks inl advance

[@erinletobi]

My advice would be to check indeed or ALIS and search for data scientist jobs. you can also use glassdor to have an idea of salary. Sometimes we need a bit of luck to land a good job regardless of what province we move to

[@yerimakassimsanda3575]

I'm a new subscriber, I got my visa last month, planning to come next month, my visa is a visitor visa is there jobs for us

[@erinletobi]

Yes, but please do your research properly. You can legally look for work on a visitors visa, and if you get, you can apply for a work permit which will let you stay longer

[@detruthtalkbyAdejoke247]

Can I get all the reduction benefits when I come in as a STUDENT?

[@erinletobi]

As far as I can tell, PRs and citizens are the ones entitled to loans and grants and child benefits. For students, you may get scholarships in some schools if you do well in your first year, that’s as much as I know 😊

[@oluwatosinoyesanmi1673]

Calgary or Edmonton, in terms of standard of living and for an international student?

[@erinletobi]

Edmonton is slightly cheaper to live in, Calgary is more expensive with many fun attractions and more opportunities. You can’t go wrong with either. SAIT or UofC in Calgary and NAIT or UofA in Edmonton….all great choices

[@emiliaobiora8014]

Please as a new comer in Calgary how can I pay monthly rent and not multiple months. I mean not paying for like 3 or 6 month

[@erinletobi]

Is anyone asking you to pay more than a month? That’s not legal. I know landlords are obliged to get a security deposit from you, but not to ask you to pay 3-6 months in advance

[@Fidel67]

Please how possible is it for someone on a visitor’s visa to get a rental accommodation in Calgary?

[@erinletobi]

@@Fidel67 it’s going to be very difficult because most landlords always want someone with some sort of history and references. It’s however not impossible as you might find a lenient landlord or someone who wants to rent out a basement

[@heymedzz]

@@erinletobi They're asking international students for 3-6 months rent in advance. It's insane!!! I'm coming to Calgary in September and finding it very difficult to find an apartment smh...

[@Moha-vu1de]

Am coming from kenya soon bro what do i need to buy a car other than a license 🎉

[@erinletobi]

You don't need a license to buy a car. All you need is money!. To drive a car however, you need your license and insurance.

[@stewartkama3ra107]

DO YOU PAY RENT MONTHLY?FOR BEGINNER OR LIKE 3 MONTHS AT A GO?

[@erinletobi]

If you go with a Landlord, you’ll most likely pay monthly, and they’ll require one month rent as security deposit, meaning you’ll be paying 2 months worth the first time. If you go with a condo apartment management agency like boardwalk, they may require 3 months advance, thereafter, you’ll pay monthly

[@stewartkama3ra107]

@erinletobi Thanks sir am currently in UAE, like how much I can have extra for 2 months if I come on visit visa as I look for a job?

[@CE-ve9dr]

Is it better to migrate through school or PR?

[@erinletobi]

Coming in as a PR is always better. But school is a far easier route these days

[@indo_cad8877]

What is the rent for studio apartment

[@erinletobi]

A studio apartment in Calgary should be around $1000 and usually includes utilities. It could be cheaper or more expensive depending on location.

[@sycamore665]

What about somebody who comes with visitors visa without work permit which type of work can he do?

[@erinletobi]

Well you really can’t work in Canada legally except you have a work permit. The good thing is that you can get a work permit on your visitors visa. There’s more information on this if you check the Canada.ca website

[@sycamore665]

@erinletobi but is there any job that the person can be doing illegally at the interim before he get work permit?

[@sycamore665]

@erinletobi but is there any job that the person can be doing illegally at the interim before he get work permit?

[@Jay_rush30]

Good evening boss, please how can I dm

[@CE-ve9dr]

How can i reach-out to you ?

[@erinletobi]

What my latest video, I left how to reach me there. Thanks

[@davedavid0]

Don't come here. Too expensive.. no opportunities.

[@erinletobi]

Are you talking about lagos or Abuja?☺️

[@phoenix0110]

Good content

[@erinletobi]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@kamwipeter8211]

Very informative

[@erinletobi]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@kamwipeter8211]

You’re welcome 😇