<prompt> Human: I am working on planning ahead and setting goals for my family, and my husband and I are planning on having a child. While there is a lot of information out there on things like how much youll spend on a strollercribwhatever, Im more looking for general cost of living increases, such as a raise in utilities, food costs, clothing, healthcare etc.Obviously I know these numbers will vary wildly depending on parenting stylelocationhow frugal you are, etc, so Im just looking for either individual experiences or general numbers so that I can apply them to my family.We already have the house and car we will need when we have a child, so those numbers arent particularly relevant to our situation.Assistant: Speaking from Canada. The cOst of having a child is quite offset by the fact you wont go out for dinners and movies etc in The first year. You will find the biggest cost is the lower income from not working. Longer term it is childcare. Here in english speaking Canada daycare runs around 900 per month. Human: Thanks!I wouldnt have even thought to consider that we wont have as many entertainment costs in that first year.  <response>: It will be an accomplishment to leave the house. 