The average monthly cost to feed a family of 4 in Red Deer, based on costs in 2006, is $630.61. In Alberta, the average family spends about 16% of their income on food. The cost of food for a single adult is about $150 to $200 per month.
The large Red Deer grocery retailers have an extensive variety of ethnic foods. Also, Red Deer has a growing number of specialty ethnic grocery stores such as:
| Afro Carib Ltd |
101, 4781 49 Street |
Domrick’s Dollar Store
and Bakery |
Lion Plaza on 77th Street |
| Hong Kong Super Store |
4815 48 Avenue |
| La Tienda Latina |
4916 - 50 Street |
| Singh Food Store |
4745 32 Street |
| Zen’s Asian Foods |
5108 52 Street #7 |
Edmonton and Calgary (Cities approximately 90 minutes away from Red Deer) offer a greater variety in ethnic goods.