Living in Red Deer

Cost of Living

Transportation

The City of Red Deer has an efficient and convenient public transit system. 
 
Adult fare $2.10
Student fare $1.80
Adult month transit pass $59.00
Student monthly transit pass $51.00
 
More information on Red Deer Transit fares and bus schedules can be found at the City of Red Deer’s website.

School bus transportation to school for students is free for children who are not in high school. A monthly pass for high school students is $51.00. 

Costs to own and operate a personal vehicle are higher than public transit but are generally lower in Canada than in other countries.
 
Average price of a new car (2005) $25,000
Average price of a new truck minivan (2005) $40,000
Annual vechile insurance $1,700
Annual vehicle registration $70
Price of a libtre of gasoline $1.20
 
You should bring with you any insurance documentation showing your previous safe driving history. Vehicle insurance companies in Canada will sometimes take your previous history into consideration for savings.