Please forgive me bumping a thread from page two, but as someone who has made the move to Calgary I thought I could help.
Rent: Not as bad as people tend to say it is. I'm moving back to Calgary Aug 30 and the place I found to rent is cheaper then what I am paying here in Halifax. Also, if you're coming from Toronto I can't see things being that much more expensive. If you're planning on actually buying a home, I think that is where you see the real "sky-high" costs.
Food: You will pay more for "fresh" produce and boxed/canned imports but save on beef and milk.
Music: I'm not too sure on the life of a musician out there, but there are some good venues to play in. The Underground had some good shows when I was there. Also there is a small(ish) club next to The Rhino (6th ave? DT) that I can't remember the name of but always had excellent bands performing. My perception was that the heavier your music, the more fans you'd get, but that doesn't mean there is no audience for anything else.
Exotic Pets: Well think about the demographic out there. Younger people with a lot of disposable income. I would think, if marketed well, you could have a lot of success. If this thread is any indication, you'd also have very little competition.
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