🇨🇦 Canada

Alberta

Growing Arabic Community

Living in Calgary

Calgary is a dynamic city with a strong energy sector, no provincial sales tax, and stunning access to the Rocky Mountains. Known for affordable housing compared to Vancouver and Toronto.

Population

1.3M

2023

Avg Salary

CAD 75,000

per year

Summer

23°C

average

Winter

-7°C

average

Cost of Living

Housing

1BR Apartment (City Center)CAD 1,650/mo

1BR Apartment (Suburbs)CAD 1,400/mo

Monthly Expenses

GroceriesCAD 380

TransportationCAD 109

Cost Index

100% of national avg

Highlights

No provincial sales tax (5% GST only)
More affordable housing than Toronto/Vancouver
High salaries in energy sector
1 hour from Banff National Park

Challenges

Economy tied to oil prices
Cold winters (colder than Toronto)
Less diverse than Toronto/Vancouver

Major Industries

Oil & Gas

Technology

Finance

Agriculture

Unemployment Rate: 7.1%

Practical Information

Nearest Airport

Calgary International (YYC)

Public Transit

Healthcare

Immigration Benefits

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)

Provincial nomination program available

Arabic Community

12+

Mosques

45+

Halal Restaurants

Arabic Schools

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calgary a good city for immigrants?

Yes! Calgary offers affordable housing, high salaries (especially in energy/tech), no provincial tax, and a growing Arabic community. Great for engineers and technical professionals.

Other Cities in Canada

Large Arab Community

Toronto

Canada's largest city and economic powerhouse

Vancouver

Beautiful coastal city with mild climate and tech hub

Large Arab Community

Montreal

Bilingual cultural hub with affordable living

Ottawa

Canada's capital with government jobs and tech sector

Edmonton

Alberta's capital with oil industry and affordable living

Ready to Move to Calgary?

Calculate your score and discover your immigration chances now

Hijraah

🇨🇦 Canada

Alberta

Growing Arabic Community

Living in Calgary

Calgary is a dynamic city with a strong energy sector, no provincial sales tax, and stunning access to the Rocky Mountains. Known for affordable housing compared to Vancouver and Toronto.

Population

1.3M

2023

Avg Salary

CAD 75,000

per year

Summer

23°C

average

Winter

-7°C

average

Cost of Living

Housing

1BR Apartment (City Center)CAD 1,650/mo

1BR Apartment (Suburbs)CAD 1,400/mo

Monthly Expenses

GroceriesCAD 380

TransportationCAD 109

Cost Index

100% of national avg

Highlights

No provincial sales tax (5% GST only)
More affordable housing than Toronto/Vancouver
High salaries in energy sector
1 hour from Banff National Park

Challenges

Economy tied to oil prices
Cold winters (colder than Toronto)
Less diverse than Toronto/Vancouver

Major Industries

Oil & Gas

Technology

Finance

Agriculture

Unemployment Rate: 7.1%

Practical Information

Nearest Airport

Calgary International (YYC)

Public Transit

Healthcare

Immigration Benefits

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)

Provincial nomination program available

Arabic Community

12+

Mosques

45+

Halal Restaurants

Arabic Schools

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calgary a good city for immigrants?

Yes! Calgary offers affordable housing, high salaries (especially in energy/tech), no provincial tax, and a growing Arabic community. Great for engineers and technical professionals.

Other Cities in Canada

Large Arab Community

Toronto

Canada's largest city and economic powerhouse

Vancouver

Beautiful coastal city with mild climate and tech hub

Large Arab Community

Montreal

Bilingual cultural hub with affordable living

Ottawa

Canada's capital with government jobs and tech sector

Edmonton

Alberta's capital with oil industry and affordable living

Ready to Move to Calgary?

Calculate your score and discover your immigration chances now