Is the cost of living in Canada high?
We asked people about the cost of living in Canada, they wrote...
"Canada is considered to be a nation with a relatively high cost of living. The cost of living in larger cities, such as Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal, is usually higher than the rest of the country. A nice 1 bedroom apartment in one of these cities can cost, on average, around $1,500 US dollars, while a nice 2 bedroom apartment can cost an average of approximately $2,000 US dollars. Eating dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Canada can cost anywhere from around $15 to $30 US dollars, depending on what is ordered," remarked another expat who made the move to Canada.
"Here are a few comparisons from numbeo - the cost of living in Montreal vs. New York City and the cost of living in Montreal vs. London and the cost of living in Montreal vs. Sydney, Australia," explained one expat living in Montreal, Canada.
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Is the cost of living in Canada high?
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About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
