Top 10 Best Cities to Settle in Canada as a New Immigrant for 2018 – Immigroup
So you’ve applied to come to Canada as a permanent resident but you don’t know exactly where you should live. Everyone has heard of Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, but who knows if those are really great cities to start your new life. This list looks at big cities in Canada that are most accessible to new immigrants.
See the 2013 list. This list has been updated with maps.
Top 10 Best Cities in Canada to Settle in as a New Immigrant for 2018
10. Vancouver, B.C.
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The largest population centre in British Columbia, Vancouver is surrounded by water and has one of the mildest climates of all Canadian cities. Vancouver features a growing economy and a particularly diverse population. A popular destination for South Asian and Chinese immigrants, Vancouver offers the best of the best when it comes to outdoor living. An active cultural centre and a booming social spot, Vancouver is a gem on Canada’s west coast. Of the visible minority population in Vancouver, the most represented is the Chinese population (44%), followed by the South Asian (24%).
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Cost of Living in Vancouver in 2017
| Restaurants | Average Price | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at a Cheap Restaurant | CAD$15.00 | CAD$12.00-CAD$20.00 |
| Three Course Meal for 2 at a regular restaurant | CAD$65.00 | CAD$50.00-$86.32 |
| Combo at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | CAD$9.00 | CAD$7.89-$11.00 |
| Domestic Beer (draught pint) | CAD$6.00 | CAD$5.00-$7.00 |
| Imported Beer (333ml bottle) | CAD$7.00 | CAD$5.00-$8.00 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | CAD$4.14 | CAD$3.50-$5.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (333ml bottle) | CAD$2.09 | CAD$1.50-$3.00 |
| Water (333ml bottle) | CAD$1.84 | CASD$1.10-2.75 |
| Groceries | Average Price | Price Range |
| Milk (1 gallon) | CAD$9.06 | CAD$5.00-$14.00 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1lb) | CAD$2.89 | CAD$1.81-$3.63 |
| White Rice (1lb) | CAD$1.94 | CAD$0.86-$2.72 |
| Dozen Eggs | CAD$3.70 | CAD$2.80-$6.00 |
| Local Cheese (1lb) | CAD$5.77 | CAD$3.63-$9.07 |
| Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (1lb) | CAD$6.74 | CAD$4.54-$10.00 |
| Apples (1lb) | CAD$1.59 | CAD$0.91-$2.00 |
| Oranges (1lb) | CAD$1.45 | CAD$0.91-$2.00 |
| Tomatoes (1lb) | CAD$1.59 | CAD$1.00-$2.00 |
| Potatoes (1lb) | CAD$0.98 | CAD$0.68-$1.50 |
| Head of Lettuce | CAD$2.14 | CAD$1.50-$3.50 |
| Water (1.5-liter bottle) | CAD$2.54 | CAD$1.80-$3.00 |
| Average Bottle of Wine | CAD$18.00 | CAD$15.00-25.00 |
| Domestic Beer (pint bottle) | CAD$3.85 | CAD$2.30-$5.28 |
| Imported Beer (333ml bottle) | CAD$3.59 | CAD$2.65-$5.00 |
| Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) | CAD$12.16 | CAD$10.00-$14.00 |
| Transportation | Price Range | Average Price |
| One-way Transit Ticket | CAD$2.75 | CAD$2.75-$3.00 |
| Translink Monthly Pass | CAD$93.00 | CAD$91.00-$125.00 |
| Taxi Starting Fare | CAD$3.50 | CAD$3.20-$3.90 |
| Taxi Fare Per 1 mile (Normal Traffic) | CAD$2.98 | CAD$2.90-$4.02 |
| Taxi 1-hour Waiting | CAD$33.00 | CAD$32.00-$40.00 |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | CAD$5.03 | CAD$4.73-$5.30 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | CAD$20,500 | CAD$19,195-$24,000 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Average Cost | Cost Range |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | CAD$76.20 | CAD$34.00-$140.00 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | CAD$0.33 | CAD$0.25-$0.50 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | CAD$65.60 | CAD$45.00-$85.00 |
| Sports and Leisure | Average Cost | Price range |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | CAD$46.75 | CAD$20.00-$70.00 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour on Weekend) | CAD$15.50 | CAD$0.00-$30.00 |
| Movie Ticket | CAD13.50 | CAD$12.00-$15.00 |
| CLothing and Shoes | Average Price | Price Range |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | CAD$72.82 | CAD$50.00-$100.00 |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store | CAD$47.21 | CAD$30.00-$75.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike Shoes | CAD$112.63 | CAD$90.00-$140.00 |
| 1 Pair of Men’s Leather Shoes | CAD$134.33 | CAD$100.00-$200.00 |
| Rent Per Month | Average Cost | Cost Range |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | CAD$1,813.44 | CAD$1,400.00-$2,300.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | CAD$1,357.95 | CAD$1,000.00-$1,700.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | CAD$3,677.50 | CAD$3,000.00-$4,500.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | CAD$2,527.27 | CAD$1,900.00-$3,200.00 |
| condos | Average Rate | Rate Range |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | CAD$1,078.29 | CAD$899.99-$1,399.99 |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | CAD$788.96 | CAD$600-$999.99 |
| Salaries and Finances | Average Salary | Salary Range |
| Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Taxes) | CAD$3,328.52 | Unknown |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly | 2.80% | 2.40-3.74% |
All information crowd-sourced from Numbeo
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9. MARKHAM, ON
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Markham is a suburb north of Toronto that is easily accessible from Toronto by transit or highway; it’s right next door to Richmond Hill. Markham has a high volume of immigrant settlers, the largest portion of “visible minorities” identifying as Chinese (45%). The second largest population of visible minorities identify as South Asian (17.8%) followed by the Black community (2.9%). Although once known for being an agricultural community, Markham now boasts itself as the “hi-tech capital” of Canada.
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| Restaurant Purchase | Average Price | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at a Cheap Restaurant | CAD$15.00 | CAD$10.00-$18.00 |
| Three Course Meal for 2 at a regular restaurant | CAD$50.00 | CAD$40.00-$100.00 |
| Combo at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | CAD$9.50 | CAD$9.00-$10.00 |
| Domestic Beer (draught pint) | CAD$8.00 | CAD$7.00-$10.00 |
| Imported Beer (333ml bottle) | CAD$8.00 | CAD$7.00-$9.00 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | CAD$3.90 | CAD$2.50-$5.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (333ml bottle) | CAD$2.67 | CAD$1.69-$3.00 |
| Water (333ml bottle) | CAD$1.70 | CAD$1.00-$2.00 |
| Groceries | Average Price | Price Range |
| 1% Milk (1 liter) | CAD$1.19 | CAD$0.99-$3.00 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | CAD$3.75 | CAD$1.99-$7.00 |
| White Rice (1kg) | CAD$3.50 | CAD$1.00-$6.00 |
| Dozen Eggs | CAD$3.00 | CAD$1.60-$4.50 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | CAD$12.33 | CAD$10.00-15.00 |
| Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (1kg) | CAD$16.00 | CAD$8.31-$20.00 |
| Apples (1kg) | CAD$2.59 | CAD$2.18-3.00 |
| Oranges (1kg) | CAD$6.50 | CAD$3.00-10.00 |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | CAD$2.59 | CAD$2.18-3.00 |
| Potatoes (1kg) | CAD$1.32 | CAD$0.99-1.98 |
| Head of Lettuce | CAD$1.00 | No data available |
| Water (1.5-liter bottle) | CAD$1.29 | CAD$1.00-$1.59 |
| Average Bottle of Wine | CAD$15.00 | CAD$10.00-16.00 |
| Domestic Beer (pint bottle) | CAD$2.25 | CAD$2.00-2.50 |
| Imported Beer (333ml bottle) | CAD$2.25 | CAD$2.00-2.50 |
| Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) | CAD$11.00 | CAD$10.00-$15.00 |
| Transportation | Average Cost | Price Range |
| One-way VIVA Ticket | CAD$3.62 | CAD$3.25-4.00 |
| Local Transport Monthly Pass (Regular) | CAD$140.00 | CAD$125.00-180.67 |
| Taxi Starting Fare | CAD$4.62 | CAD$3.25-6.00 |
| Taxi Fare Per 1km (Normal Traffic) | CAD$2.00 | CAD$1.75-4.52 |
| Taxi 1-hour Waiting | CAD$22.00 | CAD$15-38.71 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | CAD$1.12 | CAD$1.03-1.81 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | CAD$24,000.00 | CAD$22,000.00-27,000 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m Apartment | CAD$187.93 | CAD$100.00-$274.48 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | CAD$0.38 | CAD$0.25-$0.60 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | CAD$74.75 | CAD$70.00-$80.00 |
| Sports And Leisure | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | CAD$53.33 | CAD$40.00-$70.00 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour on Weekend) | CAD$35.00 | CAD$25.00-50.00 |
| Movie Ticket | CAD$15.00 | CAD$15.00 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Average Price | Price Range |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | CAD$73.33 | CAD$35.00-$100.00 |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store | CAD$115.00 | CAD$80.00-$165.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike Shoes | CAD$100.00 | CAD$75.00-$150.00 |
| 1 Pair of Men’s Leather Shoes | CAD$130.00 | CAD$80.00-$159.00 |
| Rent Per Month | Average Rent | Rent Range |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | CAD$1,450.00 | CAD$1,200.00-$1,800.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | CAD$1,200.00 | CAD$900.00-$1,500.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | CAD$2,466.67 | CAD$2,200.00-$2,700.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | CAD$2,016.67 | CAD$1,800.00-$2,250.00 |
| Condos | Average Rate | Rate Range |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | CAD$8,250.00 | CAD$7,500.00-$9,000.00 |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | CAD$6,500.00 | CAD$5,000.00-$8,000.00 |
| Salaries And Finances | Average Salary | Salary Range |
| Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Taxes) | CAD$5,835.83 | No data available |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly | 3.00% | 2.89-3.00% |
All information crowd-sourced from Numbeo
8. Saanich, B.C.
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Saanich is the largest municipality in greater Victoria by area and boasts plenty of variety in landscape. The population of Saanich is as culturally diverse as its territory and for thousands of years has served as home to First Nations people. The largest “visible minority” population in Saanich identify as Chinese (33%) with the second largest identifying as South Asian (25%) followed by Filipinos (18%). Employment rates among the immigrant population in Saanich are high and household income is also high. Although crime has increased in the past four years, Saanich remains a relatively safe area to settle.
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| Restaurant Purchase | Average Price | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at a Cheap Restaurant | CAD$12.00 | CAD$12.00-$20.00 |
| Three Course Meal for 2 at a regular restaurant | CAD$70.00 | CAD$55.00-$80.00 |
| Combo at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | CAD$9.00 | CAD$8.00-$25.00 |
| Domestic Beer (draught pint) | CAD$6.00 | CAD$6.00-$7.00 |
| Imported Beer (333ml bottle) | CAD$6.50 | CAD$5.00-$8.00 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | CAD$3.97 | CAD$3.50-$5.50 |
| Coke/Pepsi (333ml bottle) | CAD$2.21 | CAD$1.75-$3.00 |
| Water (333ml bottle) | CAD$1.90 | CASD$1.00-$2.50 |
| Groceries | Average Price | Price Range |
| 1% Milk (1 liter) | CAD$2.19 | CAD$1.06-$2.50 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | CAD$1.73 | CAD$2.29-$2.75 |
| White Rice (1kg) | CAD$4.09 | CAD$1.50-$4.41 |
| Dozen Eggs | CAD$3.59 | CAD$2.75-$3.50 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | CAD$11.99 | $CAD10.00-$20.00 |
| Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (1kg) | CAD$11.87 | CAD$8.80-$11.02 |
| Apples (1kg) | CAD$3.49 | CAD$1.70-$4.00 |
| Oranges (1kg) | CAD$2.94 | CAD$2.18-$2.99 |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | CAD$3.46 | CAD$2.50-$4.39 |
| Potatoes (1kg) | CAD$1.19 | CAD$1.19-$4.00 |
| Head of Lettuce | CAD$1.33 | CAD$1.02-$3.00 |
| Water (1.5-liter bottle) | CAD$2.04 | CAD$1.29-$3.50 |
| Average Bottle of Wine | CAD$15.50 | CAD$14.00-$22.00 |
| Domestic Beer (pint bottle) | CAD$2.96 | CAD$2.00-$5.00 |
| Imported Beer (333ml bottle) | CAD$3.30 | CAD$2.34-$8.00 |
| Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) | CAD$11.00 | CAD$10.25-$12.00 |
| Transportation | Average Cost | Price Range |
| One-way Local Transport Ticket | CAD$2.50 | CAD$2.50-$2.75 |
| Local Transport Monthly Pass (Regular) | CAD$85.00 | CAD$80.00-$85.00 |
| Taxi Starting Fare | CAD$3.50 | CAD$3.25-$3.95 |
| Taxi Fare Per 1km (Normal Traffic) | CAD$1.92 | CAD$1.88-$2.50 |
| Taxi 1-hour Waiting | CAD$40.74 | CAD$40.48-$50.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | CAD$1.26 | CAD$1.19-$1.30 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | CAD$23,000 | CAD$19,000.00-$28,000.00 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | CAD$83.19 | CAD$45.47-160.00 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | CAD$0.32 | CAD$0.20-$1.00 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | CAD$57.30 | CAD$25.00-$89.60 |
| Sports And Leisure | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | CAD$36.67 | CAD$50.00-$70.00 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour on Weekend) | No data available | No data available |
| Movie Ticket | CAD$10.50 | CAD$9.00-$14.00 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Average Price | Price Range |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | CAD$64.12 | CAD$45.00-$80.00 |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store | CAD$39.93 | CAD$25.00-$65.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike Shoes | CAD$114.94 | CAD$85.00-$150.00 |
| 1 Pair of Men’s Leather Shoes | CAD$129.43 | CAD$87.00-$200.00 |
| Rent Per Month | Average Rent | Rent Range |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | CAD$1,50.00 | CAD$500.00-$1,500.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | CAD$833.33 | CAD$400.00-$1,100.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | CAD$1,933.33 | CAD$1,200.00-$2,500.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | CAD$1,725.00 | CAD$1,000.00-$2,200.00 |
| Condos | Average Rate | Rate Range |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | No data available | No data available |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | CAD$4,305.56 | No data available |
| Salaries And Finances | Average Salary | Salary Range |
| Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Taxes) | CAD$2,400.00 | No data available |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly | 2.79% | 2.50%-3.50 |
All information crowd-sourced from Numbeo
7. WEST VANCOUVER, BC
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The richest city on this list, West Vancouver is a suburb of – you guessed it – Vancouver! The biggest industry sectors in the region are professional services and real estate and average household income is pretty high. Unemployment in West Vancouver is low. Although housing prices have been increasing in West Vancouver, August 2017 marked a sharp decline. West Vancouver’s immigrant population makes up 44% of the population. The largest group of “visible minorities” in West Vancouver are Chinese (35%), the second largest are West Asian (25%) and the third are Korean (11%).
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6. Oakville, Ontario
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Oakville, Ontario has had a steadily increasing population over the past few years. Of the “visible minorities,” the largest percentage living in Oakville identify as South Asian (34%). The second largest percentage identify as Chinese (18%), followed by the Black population (12%). Unemployment rates are low at around 6.1%, although the average rent cost has been on the incline for the past 24 years. Despite this increase in housing costs, though, Oakville remains a solid choice for immigrating families.
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| Restaurant Purchase | Average Price | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at a Cheap Restaurant | CAD$15.00 | CAD$12.00-$23.00 |
| Three Course Meal for 2 at a regular restaurant | CAD$75.00 | CAD$60.00-$90.00 |
| Combo at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | CAD$10.00 | CAD$9.50-$10.00 |
| Domestic Beer (draught pint) | CAD$7.00 | CAD$6.00-$7.00 |
| Imported Beer (333ml bottle) | CAD$8.00 | CAD$7.00-$8.00 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | CAD$4.21 | CAD$3.00-$5.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (333ml bottle) | CAD$2.37 | CAD$1.50-$4.00 |
| Water (333ml bottle) | CAD$1.80 | CASD$1.50-2.00 |
| Groceries | Average Price | Price Range |
| Milk (1 liter) | CAD$3.21 | CAD$3.00-$4.00 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | CAD$2.50 | CAD$1.40-$3.69 |
| White Rice (1kg) | CAD$6.58 | CAD$2.75-$9.99 |
| Dozen Eggs | CAD$3.33 | CAD$3.00-$3.99 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | CAD$25.00 | CAD$10.00-$40.00 |
| Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (1kg) | CAD$12.00 | CAD$5.99-$20.00 |
| Apples (1kg) | CAD$2.93 | CAD$2.79-$3.00 |
| Oranges (1kg) | CAD$3.50 | CAD$3.00-$4.00 |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | CAD$4.17 | CAD$3.00-$5.00 |
| Potatoes (1kg) | CAD$2.00 | CAD$1.00-$3.00 |
| Head of Lettuce | CAD$2.66 | CAD$2.00-$2.99 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | CAD$2.16 | CAD$2.00-$2.49 |
| Average Bottle of Wine | CAD$15.00 | CAD$15.00-$20.00 |
| Domestic Beer (pint bottle) | CAD$3.66 | CAD$2.00-$5.00 |
| Imported Beer (333ml bottle) | CAD$3.23 | CAD$2.20-$4.50 |
| Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) | CAD$15.00 | No data available |
| Transportation | Average Cost | Price Range |
| One-way Transit Ticket | CAD$3.50 | CAD$3.25-$3.75 |
| Transit Monthly Pass (Regular) | CAD$117.50 | CAD$115.00-$160.00 |
| Taxi Starting Fare | CAD$4.25 | CAD$4.25 |
| Taxi Fare Per 1km (Normal Traffic) | CAD$1.92 | CAD$1.78-$2.50 |
| Taxi 1-hour Waiting | CAD$47.50 | CAD$30.00-$65.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | CAD$1.04 | CAD$1.00-$1.08 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | CAD$20,740.00 | CAD$19,195.00-$22,200.00 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | CAD$270.47 | CAD$110.00-$200.00 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | CAD$0.45 | No data available |
| Internet (60 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | CAD$72.66 | CAD$45.00-$70.00 |
| Sports And Leisure | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | CAD$48.99 | CAD$45.00-$50.00 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour on Weekend) | No data available | No data available |
| Movie Ticket | CAD14.00 | CAD$12.99-$17.00 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Average Price | Price Range |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | CAD$82.23 | CAD$49.95-$100.00 |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store | CAD$55.00 | CAD$40.00-$69.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike Shoes | CAD$100.00 | CAD$100.00 |
| 1 Pair of Men’s Leather Shoes | CAD$151.80 | CAD$99.00-$200.00 |
| Rent Per Month | Average Rent | Rent Range |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | CAD$1,650.00 | CAD$1,500.00-$1,800.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | CAD$1,366.67 | CAD$1,000.00-$1,600.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | CAD$2,133.33 | CAD$2,000.00-$2,500.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | CAD$1,900.00 | CAD$1,500.00-$2,500.00 |
| Condos | Average Rate | Rate Range |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | CAD$3,989.82 | CAD$3,842.72-$4.090.29 |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | CAD$4,063.38 | CAD$4,036.47-$4,090.29 |
| Salaries And Finances | Average Salary | Salary Range |
| Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Taxes) | CAD$3,350.00 | No data available |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly | 2.76% | 2.50%-4.00% |
All information crowd-sourced from Numbeo
5. Toronto, ON
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Toronto, Ontario is best known for being the most populous city in all of Canada. A large percentage of Toronto’s diverse population are immigrants with almost 50% being foreign-born. Unlike many other areas, there is no one particular foreign-born group that significantly dominates another. The ever-increasing Toronto population is expected to reach over 60% visible minorities in the near future. Currently, of the visible minorities in Toronto, the largest percentage identify as South Asian (26%), Chinese (25%), and Black (18%). The average median income for homes in this area has increased steadily since 2010 and the unemployment rate in the area is in decline. As income in the area increases, however, so too does rent and cost per square foot of property. A place of great multicultural gathering, Toronto is costly to live in, but with secured employment, it puts you right in the heart of the action.
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| Restaurant Purchase | Average Price | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at a Cheap Restaurant | CAD$15.00 | CAD$12.00-$20.00 |
| Three Course Meal for 2at a regular restaurant | CAD$70.00 | CAD$50.00-$100.00 |
| Combo at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | CAD$9.75 | CAD$9.00-$11.00 |
| Domestic Beer (draught pint) | CAD$6.89 | CAD$5.00-$8.00 |
| Imported Beer (333ml bottle) | CAD$7.00 | CAD$5.50-$9.00 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | CAD$3.97 | CAD$3.00-$5.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (333ml bottle) | CAD$1.84 | CAD$1.13-$2.50 |
| Water (333ml bottle) | CAD$1.58 | CASD$1.00-2.20 |
| Groceries | Average Price | Price Range |
| Milk (1 liter) | CAD$2.06 | CAD$1.20-$3.99 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | CAD$2.63 | CAD$2.00-$3.70 |
| White Rice (1kg) | CAD$3.34 | CAD$2.00-$5.00 |
| Dozen Eggs | CAD$2.71 | CAD$2.00-$4.00 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | CAD$13.56 | CAD$7.00-$20.00 |
| Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (1kg) | CAD$13.10 | CAD$8.82-$22.05 |
| Apples (1kg) | CAD$3.74 | CAD$2.20-$5.51 |
| Oranges (1kg) | CAD$3.12 | CAD$2.00-$5.00 |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | CAD$3.15 | CAD$2.14-$5.00 |
| Potatoes (1kg) | CAD$2.02 | CAD$1.00-$3.00 |
| Head of Lettuce | CAD$2.01 | CAD$1.75-$2.50 |
| Water (1.5-liter bottle) | CAD$2.17 | CAD$1.00-$3.00 |
| Average Bottle of Wine | CAD$15.00 | CAD$12.00-$20.00 |
| Domestic Beer (pint bottle) | CAD$2.42 | CAD$2.00-$3.00 |
| Imported Beer (333ml bottle) | CAD$2.78 | CAD$2.00-$3.50 |
| Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) | CAD$12.00 | CAD$10.00-$13.00 |
| Transportation | Average Cost | Price Range |
| One-way Local Transit Ticket | CAD$3.25 | CAD$3.00-$3.25 |
| Local Transit Monthly Pass (Regular) | CAD$146.00 | CAD$140.00-$146.25 |
| Taxi Starting Fare | CAD$3.83 | CAD$3.25-$4.50 |
| Taxi Fare Per 1km (Normal Traffic) | CAD$1.75 | CAD$1.57-$2.00 |
| Taxi 1-hour Waiting | CAD$31.02 | CAD$30.00-$40.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | CAD$1.11 | CAD$1.04-$1.20 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | CAD$24,500.00 | CAD$20,000.00-$27,000.00 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | CAD$125.98 | CAD$65.00-$226.67 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | CAD$0.34 | CAD$0.20-$0.50 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | CAD$62.18 | CAD$48.00-$84.00 |
| Sports And Leisure | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | CAD$53.19 | CAD$35.00-$80.00 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour on Weekend) | CAD$22.81 | CAD$0.00-$45.00 |
| Movie Ticket | CAD$14.00 | CAD$12.00-$15.00 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Average Price | Price Range |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | CAD$65.77 | CAD$40.00-$90.00 |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store | CAD$43.50 | CAD$30.00-$70.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike Shoes | CAD$97.34 | CAD$76.00-$120.00 |
| 1 Pair of Men’s Leather Shoes | CAD$128.86 | CAD$90-$199.99 |
| Rent Per Month | Average Rent | Rent Range |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | CAD$1697.72 | CAD$1,300.00-$2,000.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | CAD$1,318.36 | CAD$1,000.00-$1,600.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | CAD$2,989.29 | CAD$2,200.00-$3,700.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | CAD$12,149.83 | CAD$1,600.00-$2,600.00 |
| Condos | Average Rate | Rate Range |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | CAD$7,955.02 | CAD$6,458.35-$9,800.00 |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | CAD$5,818.00 | CAD$4,8423.76-$7,534.74 |
| Salaries And Finances | Average Salary | Salary Range |
| Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Taxes) | CAD$3,448.09 | No data available |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly | 2.82% | 2.45%-3.50% |
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4. Richmond Hill, Ontario
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The population of Richmond Hill has been on the steady incline since 2006 and the vast majority of neighborhoods in the area are labeled as wealthy. When it comes to “visible minorities” the largest ethnic group found in Richmond Hill is Chinese (30% of the population). After the Chinese, the West Asian (10.4%) and South Asian (7.7%) are the second and third largest ethnic groups. Richmond Hill has one of the highest employment rates in the province and most of the businesses in the area are smaller, employing just a handful of people. Real estate is a booming industry in this area, but housing is not the most affordable. In fact, Richmond Hill ranks in the top 20% highest real estate prices in Canada. That said, crime rates are very low making this a safe community for families.
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| Restaurants | Average Price | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at Cheap Restaurant | CAD$15.00 | CAD$7.00-$20.00 |
| Three Course Meal for 2 at average Restaurant | CAD$55.00 | CAD$40.00-$70.00 |
| Combo McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | CAD$8.50 | CAD$5.69-$10.00 |
| Domestic Beer (draught pint) | CAD$5.00 | CAD$2.20-$6.00 |
| Imported Beer (335ml bottle) | CAD$5.62 | CAD$1.75-$7.00 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | CAD$3.00 | CAD$2.00-$4.50 |
| Coke/Pepsi (333ml bottle) | CAD$1.91 | CAD$1.00-$3.00 |
| Water (333ml bottle) | CAD$1.47 | CAD$0.50-$2.00 |
| Groceries | Average Price | Price Range |
| Milk (1 liter) | CAD$1.57 | CAD$1.00-$3.00 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | CAD$2.50 | CAD$1.70-$3.00 |
| White Rice (1kg) | CAD$3.34 | CAD$1.15-$5.00 |
| Dozen Eggs | CAD$3.38 | CAD$1.99-$4.00 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | CAD$13.75 | CAD$5.99-$20.00 |
| Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (1kg) | CAD$16.50 | CAD$8.82-$20.00 |
| Apples (1kg) | CAD$3.60 | CAD$2.00-5.51 |
| Oranges (1kg) | CAD$3.15 | CAD$2.00-$4.00 |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | CAD$3.15 | CAD$2.00-$5.00 |
| Potatoes (1kg) | CAD$1.92 | CAD$0.50-$3.00 |
| Head of Lettuce | CAD$2.12 | CAD$1.00-$3.00 |
| Water (1.5-liter bottle) | CAD$2.04 | CAD$1.00-$3.00 |
| Average Bottle of Wine | CAD$15.00 | CAD$11.00-$20.00 |
| Domestic Beer (pint bottle) | CAD$2.30 | CAD$2.00-$2.60 |
| Imported Beer (335ml bottle) | CAD$2.00 | CAD$1.50-$3.00 |
| Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) | CAD$12.00 | CAD$12.00-$15.00 |
| Transportation | Average Cost | Price Range |
| One-way Local Transport Ticket | CAD$4.00 | CAD$4.00 |
| Regular Local Transit Monthly Pass | CAD$130.00 | CAD$110.00-$150.00 |
| Initial Taxi Fare | CAD$4.00 | CAD$3.25-$5.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Traffic) | CAD$1.75 | CAD$1.00-$2.00 |
| Taxi 1-hour Waiting | CAD$31.02 | CAD$25.00-$40.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | CAD$1.02 | CAD$0.85-$1.09 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | CAD$22,000.00 | CAD$17,000.00-$26,000.00 |
| Monthly Utilities | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | CAD$175.06 | CAD$62.33-$300.00 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | CAD$0.25 | CAD$0.17-$0.25 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | CAD$57.31 | CAD$40.00-$80.00 |
| Sports And Leisure | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | CAD$72.33 | CAD$42.00-$100.00 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | CAD$20.00 | No data available |
| 1 Movie Ticket | CAD$13.00 | CAD$10.00-$15.00 |
|
Clothing And Shoes |
Average Price |
Price Range |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | CAD$50.00 | CAD$23.00-$80.00 |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store | CAD$43.50 | CAD$16.05-$60.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike Shoes | CAD$97.34 | CAD$50.00-$120.00 |
| 1 Pair of Men’s Leather Shoes | CAD$114.67 | CAD$51.37-$199.99 |
| Rent Per Month | Average Cost | Range |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | CAD$1,400.00 | CAD$850.00-$1,500.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | CAD$1,100.00 | CAD$1,000.00-$1,400.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | CAD$2,200.00 | CAD$1,600.00-CAD$2,500.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | CAD$1,866.67.00 | CAD$1,200.00-$2,400.00 |
| Condos | Average Cost | Range |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | CAD$2,850.00 | CAD$1,500.00-$4,200.00 |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | CAD$3,060.52 | CAD$1,000.00-$4,305.56 |
| Salaries And Finances | Average | Range |
| Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Tax) | CAD$3,416.67 | No available data |
| Yearly Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages | 2.82% | 1.90%-3.50% |
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3. CALGARY, AB
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Calgary is the largest city in Alberta and the third-largest urban area in Canada. A large metropolitan area, the economy here is diverse and includes financial services, transportation and logistics, technology, and energy. Most particularly this area is a great destination for engineers, mechanics, miners, and business professionals. As the Calgary population continues to grow housing sales are rising but rent prices are slowly declining as we see an increase in rental property availability. Another diverse area, Calgary has numerous “visible minorities,” the plurality of whom identify as South Asian (24%), Chinese (28%), and the Filipino (11%). Crime in the area is low and unemployment is slowly improving.
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| Restaurant Purchase | Average Price | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at a Cheap Restaurant | CAD$15.00 | CAD$13.00-$20.00 |
| Three Course Meal for 2 at a regular restaurant | CAD$80.00 | CAD$60.00-$95.00 |
| Combo at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | CAD$8.76 | CAD$7.00-$10.00 |
| Domestic Beer (draught pint) | CAD$6.00 | CAD$5.50-$7.00 |
| Imported Beer (333ml bottle) | CAD$7.90 | CAD$6.25-$8.00 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | CAD$4.24 | CAD$3.00-$5.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (333ml bottle) | CAD$2.14 | CAD$1.50-$3.00 |
| Water (333ml bottle) | CAD$1.82 | CAD$1.25-2.45 |
| Groceries | Average Price | Price Range |
| Milk (1 liter) | CAD$1.98 | CAD$1.25-$3.00 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | CAD$2.57 | CAD$1.75-$3.45 |
| White Rice (1kg) | CAD$3.97 | CAD$2.00-$8.00 |
| Dozen Eggs | CAD$3.18 | CAD$2.70-$4.99 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | CAD$12.20 | CAD$6.50-$17.64 |
| Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (1kg) | CAD$11.15 | CAD$8.00-$14.00 |
| Apples (1kg) | CAD$4.11 | CAD$3.09-$5.49 |
| Oranges (1kg) | CAD$3.77 | CAD$2.82-$4.75 |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | CAD$3.59 | CAD$2.00-$5.00 |
| Potatoes (1kg) | CAD$2.55 | CAD$1.50-$4.00 |
| Head of Lettuce | CAD$2.27 | CAD$1.75-$3.00 |
| Water (1.5-liter bottle) | CAD$2.05 | CAD$1.19-$3.00 |
| Average Bottle of Wine | CAD$16.00 | CAD$14.00-$20.00 |
| Domestic Beer (pint bottle) | CAD$2.95 | CAD$2.00-$4.00 |
| Imported Beer (333ml bottle) | CAD$3.00 | CAD$2.50-$4.25 |
| Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) | CAD$15.00 | CAD$12.00-$16.75 |
| Transportation | Average Cost | Price Range |
| One-way Local Transit Ticket | CAD$3.25 | CAD$3.15-$3.25 |
| Local Transit Monthly Pass (Regular) | CAD$101.00 | CAD$99.00-$103.00 |
| Taxi Starting Fare | CAD$3.50 | CAD$3.20-$3.80 |
| Taxi Fare Per 1km (Normal Traffic) | CAD$1.64 | CAD$1.45-$2.25 |
| Taxi 1-hour Waiting | CAD$33.80 | CAD$27.00-$36.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | CAD$0.99 | CAD$0.90-$1.09 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | CAD$23,370.00 | CAD$20,500.00-$30,000.00 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | CAD$177.72 | CAD$85.00-$300.00 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | CAD$0.34 | CAD$0.25-$0.50 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | CAD$63.34 | CAD$45.00-$80.00 |
| Sports And Leisure | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | CAD$63.41 | CAD$45.00-$95.00 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour on Weekend) | CAD$19.42 | CAD$0.00-$36.00 |
| Movie Ticket | CAD13.50 | CAD$12.95-$15.00 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Average Price | Price Range |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | CAD$56.61 | CAD$40.00-$80.00 |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store | CAD$44.75 | CAD$29.00-$70.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike Shoes | CAD$96.94 | CAD$80.00-$125.00 |
| 1 Pair of Men’s Leather Shoes | CAD$122.00 | CAD$80.00-$165.00 |
| Rent Per Month | Average Rent | Rent Range |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | CAD$1,150.66 | CAD$950.00-$1,400.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | CAD$917.08 | CAD$800.00-$1,100.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | CAD$2,017.39 | CAD$1,500.00-$2,500.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | CAD$1,541.00 | CAD$1,300.00-$1,950.00 |
| Condos | Average Rate | Rate Range |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | CAD$4,316.10 | CAD$3,089.24-CAD$5,381.96 |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | CAD$3,045.37 | CAD$2,350.00-$4,000.00 |
| Salaries And Finances | Average Salary | Salary Range |
| Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Taxes) | CAD$3,756.89 | No available data |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly | 2.84% | 2.40%-3.50% |
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2. Vaughan, Ontario
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The fifth largest city in the Greater Toronto area is Vaughan. Of the large minority population in the area, the most significant percentage identify as South Asian (33%). Following the South Asian population, the Chinese (16%) are the second largest minority group, followed by those who identify as “Other” (12%). Vaughan boasts slightly higher employment rates than average for Ontario. The business sector is the largest employment sector in Vaughan. Median income in this area is slightly higher than the province average. Property prices in the area are declining, but remain quite high; however, rent prices have been quite stable for the past year if not for a small increase. Vaughan is a safe area for families to live with low crime rates and is particularly appealing for those looking for employment in the retail and manufacturing sectors.
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| Restaurant Purchase | Average Price | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at a Cheap Restaurant | CAD$16.00 | CAD$10.00-$20.00 |
| Three Course Meal for 2 at a regular restaurant | CAD$61.75 | CAD$40.00-$90.00 |
| Combo at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | CAD$9.50 | CAD$5.69-$10.00 |
| Domestic Beer (draught pint) | CAD$6.00 | CAD$3.00-$7.00 |
| Imported Beer (333ml bottle) | CAD$8.00 | CAD$5.00-$9.00 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | CAD$3.50 | CAD$2.00-$5.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (333ml bottle) | CAD$2.37 | CAD$1.00-$3.50 |
| Water (333ml bottle) | CAD$1.75 | CAD$0.50-2.00 |
| Groceries | Average Price | Price Range |
| Milk (1 liter) | CAD$1.57 | CAD$0.99-$3.00 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | CAD$2.64 | CAD$1.40-$3.30 |
| White Rice (1kg) | CAD$4.05 | CAD$1.00-$9.99 |
| Dozen Eggs | CAD$3.00 | CAD$1.60-$4.50 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | CAD$19.84 | CAD$4.00-$30.00 |
| Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (1kg) | CAD$16.00 | CAD$5.99-$30.00 |
| Apples (1kg) | CAD$3.30 | CAD$1.58-$5.00 |
| Oranges (1kg) | CAD$5.20 | CAD$1.58-$8.80 |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | CAD$3.84 | CAD$1.50-$5.00 |
| Potatoes (1kg) | CAD$2.00 | CAD$0.50-$3.00 |
| Head of Lettuce | CAD$2.00 | CAD$1.00-$2.99 |
| Water (1.5-liter bottle) | CAD$2.00 | CAD$0.99-$3.00 |
| Average Bottle of Wine | CAD$14.00 | CAD$10.00-$16.00 |
| Domestic Beer (pint bottle) | CAD$2.30 | CAD$1.80-$2.60 |
| Imported Beer (333ml bottle) | CAD$3.00 | CAD$2.00-$3.75 |
| Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) | CAD$11.00 | CAD$11.00-$15.00 |
| Transportation | Average Cost | Price Range |
| One-way Local Transit Ticket | CAD$4.00 | CAD$4.00 |
| Local Transit Monthly Pass (Regular) | CAD$141.50 | CAD$140.00-$143.00 |
| Taxi Starting Fare | CAD$4.25 | CAD$3.10-$5.00 |
| Taxi Fare Per 1km (Normal Traffic) | CAD$2.00 | CAD$1.47-$4.52 |
| Taxi 1-hour Waiting | CAD$30.00 | CAD$30.00-$40.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | CAD$1.04 | CAD$0.94-$1.10 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | CAD$25,000 | CAD$15,999.00-$27,000.00 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | CAD$187.93 | CAD$60.00-$300.00 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | CAD$0.26 | CAD$0.10-$0.60 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | CAD$63.00 | CAD$30.00-$80.00 |
| Sports And Leisure | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | CAD$45.00 | CAD$35.00-$55.00 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour on Weekend) | No data available | No data available |
| Movie Ticket | CAD13.00 | CAD$10.00-$15.00 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Average Price | Price Range |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | CAD$53.33 | CAD$28.00-$90.00 |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store | CAD$45.00 | CAD$20.00-$60.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike Shoes | CAD$100.00 | CAD$75.00-$125.00 |
| 1 Pair of Men’s Leather Shoes | CAD$141.43 | CAD$80.00-$200.00 |
| Rent Per Month | Average Rent | Rent Range |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | CAD$1,483.33 | CAD$1,400.00-$1,550.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | CAD$1,166.67 | CAD$1,10.00-$1,200.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | CAD$3,000.00 | No available data |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | CAD$2,400.00 | CAD$2,000.00-$3,000.00 |
| Condos | Average Rate | Rate Range |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | CAD$2,701.36 | No available data |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | CAD$2,1251.13 | No available data |
| Salaries And Finances | Average Salary | Salary Range |
| Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Taxes) | CAD$4,701.52 | No available data |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly | 2.83% | 2.10%-3.50% |
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1. BURLINGTON, ON
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Burlington offers a great quality of life and is a safe area to live with low crime rates. Real estate prices in Burlington are currently declining and there is plenty of real estate opportunity. As is often the case with declining real estate sales, rental properties are seeing a slight increase in rent and lower availability. As the population in Burlington grows, the area becomes increasingly diverse. Of the current Burlington population, the most represented “visible minority” (33%) claim South Asian heritage. Following the South Asian population, the Black population (16%) and Chinese population (15%) are close behind. Income in Burlington is higher than the average income of the province and the unemployment rate is also lower than the province average. Employment is particularly high in sales and service occupations and the largest industry is business services.
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| Restaurant Purchase | Average Price | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at a Cheap Restaurant | CAD$20.00 | CAD$18.00-CAD$25.00 |
| Three Course Meal for 2 at a regular restaurant | CAD$80.00 | CAD$55.00-$90.00 |
| Combo at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | CAD$8.84 | CAD$8.00-$9.50 |
| Domestic Beer (draught pint) | CAD$6.00 | CAD$5.75-$7.00 |
| Imported Beer (333ml bottle) | CAD$8.00 | CAD$7.90-$9.50 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | CAD$3.46 | CAD$2.25-$4.50 |
| Coke/Pepsi (333ml bottle) | CAD$2.38 | CAD$1.00-$3.50 |
| Water (333ml bottle) | CAD$1.54 | CASD$0.75-2.50 |
| Groceries | Average Price | Price Range |
| Milk (1 liter) | CAD$1.63 | CAD$1.19-$2.00 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | CAD$2.64 | CAD$2.00-$3.00 |
| White Rice (1kg) | CAD$4.00 | CAD$4.00 |
| Dozen Eggs | CAD$2.94 | CAD$2.79-$2.99 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | CAD$8.67 | CAD$6.00-$12.00 |
| Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (1kg) | CAD$12.25 | CAD$9.00-$39.68 |
| Apples (1kg) | CAD$3.69 | CAD$1.58-$6.00 |
| Oranges (1kg) | CAD$5.80 | CAD$1.58-$7.00 |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | CAD$3.84 | CAD$2.58-$5.00 |
| Potatoes (1kg) | CAD$3.50 | CAD$1.99-$6.00 |
| Head of Lettuce | CAD$1.95 | CAD$1.50-$2.50 |
| Water (1.5-liter bottle) | CAD$2.00 | CAD$0.99-$5.00 |
| Average Bottle of Wine | CAD$14.75 | CAD$13.00-$15.00 |
| Domestic Beer (pint bottle) | CAD$2.00 | CAD$2.00 |
| Imported Beer (333ml bottle) | CAD$2.80 | CAD$2.60-$3.00 |
| Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) | CAD$11.00 | CAD$9.00-$13.00 |
| Transportation | Average Cost | Price Range |
| One-way Local Transit Ticket | CAD$3.50 | CAD$2.90-$3.50 |
| Local Transit Monthly Pass (Regular) | CAD$98.50 |
CAD$97.00-$100.00 |
| Taxi Starting Fare | CAD$4.00 | CAD$3.90-$4.50 |
| Taxi Fare Per 1km (Normal Traffic) | CAD$3.00 | CAD$2.00-$4.00 |
| Taxi 1-hour Waiting | CAD$30.00 | CAD$15.00-$32.40 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | CAD$1.04 | CAD$1.00-$1.09 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | CAD$25,000 | CAD$20,000-$25,000 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | CAD$154.75 | CAD$100.00-$190.00 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | CAD$0.26 | CAD$0.20-$34 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | CAD$58.83 | CAD$30.00-$70.00 |
| Sports And Leisure | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | CAD$36.25 | CAD$25.00-$45.00 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour on Weekend) | CAD$29.00 | CAD$18.00-40.00 |
| Movie Ticket | CAD12.50 | CAD$12.00-$12.99 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Average Price | Price Range |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | CAD$53.00 | CAD$45.00-$60.00 |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store | CAD$39.40 | CAD$20.00-$45.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike Shoes | CAD$107.50 | CAD$95.00-$125.00 |
| 1 Pair of Men’s Leather Shoes | CAD$159.25 | CAD$134.47-$200.00 |
| Rent Per Month | Average Rent | Rent Range |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | CAD$1,320.00 | CAD$1,200.00-$1,600.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | CAD$1,212.50 | CAD$1,000.00-$1,450.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | CAD$1,875.00 | CAD$1,800.00-$1,900.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | CAD$1,550.00 | CAD$1,430.00-$1,745.00 |
| Condos | Average Rate | Rate Range |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | CAD$5,381.96 | CAD$4,500.00-CAD$7,050.36 |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | CAD$4,236.81 | CAD$2,700.00-$5,704.87 |
| Salaries And Finances | Average Salary | Salary Range |
| Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Taxes) | CAD$3,839.58 | No data available |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly | 2.58% | 2.29%-3.00% |
All information crowd-sourced from Numbeo
10. West Vancouver, BC
The richest city on this list, West Vancouver is a suburb of – you guessed it – Vancouver! It is surprisingly affordable for the renter: the average rent price in the city puts it right in the middle of the pack; it’s actually cheaper to rent in West Van than in Milton! The unemployment is relatively low, well over a third of the population are immigrants, and it of course features the warmer temperatures that the Vancouver area is known for. So what could possibly be wrong? Well, on average it takes about 8 years to save up enough money to buy a house. So if you’re thinking of starting out in West Vancouver, be sure to check out the rest of the list to find out where to move once you’ve made some money in Canada.
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9. Milton, ON
Looking for a job? The rapidly expanding city of Milton may be the place to move. Though it’s a bit of a hike from Toronto – nearly an hour drive in traffic and significantly further by train – Milton boasts very low unemployment; the lowest among the immigrant-friendly big cities in the country. There aren’t as many immigrants in Milton as there are in some of the other cities on this list, and the rent isn’t exactly cheap, but it’s hard to say no to jobs. Unless you’re concerned about safety: Milton’s crime-rate isn’t exactly low.
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8. Ottawa
The nation’s capital is a safe bet. Predicted by experts to see a boom in jobs in the near future, the capital is also pretty much in the middle in all livability factors: the rent and vacancy rates are reasonable, unemployment is higher than some places but should soon drop, house prices are about average, as is the time it takes to save for a house, and the city is safe with decent transit. But Ottawa is notoriously boring and cold, so keep that in mind.
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| Restaurant Purchase | Average Price | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at a Cheap Restaurant | CAD$15.00 | CAD$10.00-CAD$17.00 |
| Three Course Meal for 2 at a regular restaurant |
CAD$70.00 | CAD$55.00-$80.00 |
| Combo at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | CAD$9.00 | CAD$8.00-$9.00 |
| Domestic Beer (draught pint) | CAD$6.25 | CAD$5.75-$7.25 |
| Imported Beer (333ml bottle) | CAD$7.00 | CAD$6.00-$8.00 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | CAD$3.59 | CAD$3.00-$4.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (333ml bottle) | CAD$2.14 | CAD$1.79$-2.50 |
| Water (333ml bottle) | CAD$1.84 | CASD$1.25-$2.00 |
| Groceries | Average Price | Price Range |
| 1% Milk (1 litre) | CAD$1.77 | CAD$1.06-$2.50 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | CAD$2.52 | CAD$2.29-$2.75 |
| White Rice (1kg) | CAD$2.79 | CAD$1.50-$4.41 |
| Dozen Eggs | CAD$3.05 | CAD$2.75-$3.50 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | CAD$13.33 | $CAD10.00-$20.00 |
| Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (1kg) | CAD$9.70 | CAD$8.80-$11.02 |
| Apples (1kg) | CAD$3.14 | CAD$1.70-$4.00 |
| Oranges (1kg) | CAD$2.54 | CAD$2.18-$2.99 |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | CAD$3.10 | CAD$2.50-$4.39 |
| Potatoes (1kg) | CAD$2.26 | CAD$1.50-$3.00 |
| Head of Lettuce | CAD$1.55 | CAD$1.00-$2.00 |
| Water (1.5 litre bottle) | CAD$2.07 | CAD$1.79-$2.50 |
| Average Bottle of Wine | CAD$14.45 | CAD$13.00-CAD$15.00 |
| Domestic Beer (pint bottle) | CAD$2.57 | CAD$1.83-$3.50 |
| Imported Beer (333ml bottle) | CAD$2.55 | CAD$2.00-$3.00 |
| Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) | CAD$11.00 | CAD$10.00-$12.00 |
| Transportation | Average Cost | Price Range |
| One-way OC Transpo Ticket | CAD$3.45 | CAD$3.30-$3.50 |
| OC Transpo Monthly Pass (Regular) | CAD$100.00 | CAD$98.75-$100.75 |
| Taxi Starting Fare | CAD$3.50 | CAD$3.45-$3.75 |
| Taxi Fare Per 1km (Normal Traffic) | CAD$2.00 | CAD$1.72-$3.12 |
| Taxi 1 hour Waiting | CAD$18.00 | CAD$18.00-$20.00 |
| Gasoline (1 litre) | CAD$1.22 | CAD$0.97-$1.34 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
CAD$21,737.50 | CAD$19,975.00-$23,575.00 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | CAD$133.56 | CAD$114.37-$157.00 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | CAD$0.31 | CAD$0.30-$0.35 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | CAD$50.50 | CAD$40.00-$60.00 |
| Sports And Leisure | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | CAD$58.83 | CAD$50.00-$70.00 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour on Weekend) | CAD$18.34 | CAD$14.00-$22.69 |
| Movie Ticket | CAD13.00 | CAD$11.00-$14.50 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Average Price | Price Range |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | CAD$59.17 | CAD$50.00-$70.00 |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store | CAD$55.00 | CAD$50.00-$65.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike Shoes | CAD$105.83 | CAD$100.00-$120.00 |
| 1 Pair of Men’s Leather Shoes | CAD$112.83 | CAD$95.00-$150.00 |
| Rent Per Month | Average Rent | Rent Range |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | CAD$1,093.75 | CAD$1,000.00-$1,200.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | CAD$880.71 | CAD$800.00-$990.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | CAD$1,665.62 | CAD$1,525.00-$1,900.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | CAD$1,288.89 | CAD$900.00-$1,500.00 |
| Condos | Average Rate | Rate Range |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
CAD$5,137.16 | CAD$5,000.00-$5,274.32 |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
CAD$3,106.14 | CAD$2,690.98-$3,627.44 |
| Salaries And Finances | Average Salary | Salary Range |
| Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Taxes) | CAD$3,914.29 | CAD$3,200.00-CAD$4,500.00 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly | 3.31% | 3.00%-3.70 |
All information crowd-sourced from Numbeo
7. Richmond Hill, ON
Richmond Hill, a suburb of Toronto easily accessible from the city by transit or highway, has one of the highest percentages of immigrants of any city in Canada – nearly equal that of the larger and perhaps more intimidating Mississauga. The only thing keeping it from being higher on this list is the violent crime rate which, while low, is significantly higher than the cities listed below. Well, that and the fact that it takes significantly longer to buy a house in Richmond Hill than it does in some other cities: the length of time to save for a house is not West Vancouver bad, but it’s close.
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6. Brossard, QC
Looking for a cheap apartment? Well, the immigrant-friendly Montreal suburb of Brossard has them in droves. The vacancy rate is reasonably high and the rent is way lower than any suburb of Toronto or Vancouver. Plus, it has a way lower crime rate than the equally cheap – and even more immigrant-friendly – Dollard-des-Ormeaux, another of suburb of Montreal, located almost as close to the downtown core. Sure, you have to cross the notoriously traffic-jammed Pont Champlain to get from Brossard to Montreal, but Dollard just isn’t as safe. Finally, the average resident of Brossard only has to save for three years to afford a house, and Brossard has the second lowest real estate prices of any major city in Canada.
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5. Mississauga, ON
Mississauga, the third largest city in Canada’s most pop0lous province, is still considered by many to be a suburb of Toronto. That’s because it is only a 20 minute drive from the downtown and a short trip by transit. Mississauga boasts a population of over 50% immigrants and a low crime rate. But it’s still somewhat of a bedroom community despite it’s size – meaning you have to drive everywhere – and the employment rate doesn’t compare favourably with the other suburbs of Toronto.
| Restaurants | Average Price | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at Cheap Restaurant | CAD$15.00 | CAD$12.00-$19.00 |
| Three Course Meal for 2 at average Restaurant | CAD$50.00 | CAD$35.00-$60.00 |
| Combo McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | CAD$8.50 | CAD$7.43-$10.00 |
| Domestic Beer (draught pint) | CAD$6.00 | CAD$5.00-$7.00 |
| Imported Beer (335ml bottle) | CAD$7.66 | CAD$7.00-$8.00 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | CAD$3.69 | CAD$2.65-$4.60 |
| Coke/Pepsi (333ml bottle) | CAD$1.66 | CAD$1.00-$2.00 |
| Water (333ml bottle) | CAD$1.27 | CAD$1.00-$2.00 |
| Groceries | Average Price | Price Range |
| 1% Milk (1 litre) | CAD$1.46 | CAD$1.20-$1.70 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | CAD$2.47 | CAD$2.00-$2.68 |
| White Rice (1kg) | CAD$2.20 | CAD$2.00-$3.00 |
| Dozen Eggs | CAD$3.16 | CAD$2.60-$3.75 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | CAD$12.34 | CAD$8.82-$18.90 |
| Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (1kg) | CAD$10.59 | CAD$9.00-$13.23 |
| Apples (1kg) | CAD$2.90 | CAD$2.76-43.06 |
| Oranges (1kg) | CAD$3.55 | CAD$2.50-$5.00 |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | CAD$2.72 | CAD$2.20-$3.31 |
| Potatoes (1kg) | CAD$1.84 | CAD$1.23-$2.20 |
| Head of Lettuce | CAD$1.72 | CAD$1.29-42.00 |
| Water (1.5 litre bottle) | CAD$1.87 | CAD$1.50-$2.00 |
| Average Bottle of Wine | CAD$11.50 | CAD$10.00-$15.00 |
| Domestic Beer (pint bottle) | CAD$2.40 | CAD$2.00-$3.00 |
| Imported Beer (335ml bottle) | CAD$2.88 | CAD$2.50-$3.00 |
| Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) | CAD$10.00 | CAD$10.00 |
| Transportation | Average Cost | Price Range |
| One-way MiWay Ticket | CAD$3.25 | CAD$3.00-$3.25 |
| Regular Monthly Pass | CAD$120.00 | CAD$100.00-$127.00 |
| Initial Taxi Fare | CAD$4.25 | CAD$3.50-$4.25 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Traffic) | CAD$2.00 | CAD$1.77-$2.50 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting | CAD$30.00 | CAD$30.00 |
| Gasoline (1 litre) | CAD$1.19 | CAD$0.99-$1.35 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | CAD$19,000.00 | CAD$14,000.00-$20,000.00 |
| Monthly Utilities | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | CAD$235.00 | CAD$200.00-$270.00 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | CAD$0.28 | CAD$0.25-$0.30 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | CAD$47.20 | CAD$40.00-$55.00 |
| Sports And Leisure | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | CAD$43.60 | CAD$33.00-$60.00 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | CAD$47.50 | CAD$45.00-$50.00 |
| 1 Movie Ticket | CAD$12.50 | CAD$12.00-$14.00 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Average Price | Price Range |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | CAD$25.66 | CAD$22.00-$29.99 |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store | CAD$30.00 | CAD$30.00-$30.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike Shoes | CAD$83.00 | CAD$45.00-$120.00 |
| 1 Pair of Men’s Leather Shoes | CAD$78.33 | CAD$70.00-$85.00 |
| Rent Per Month | Average Cost | Range |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | CAD$1,325.00 | CAD$1,200.00-$1,400.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | CAD$916.67 | CAD$800.00-$1,000.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | CAD$2,075.00 | CAD$1,800.00-CAD$2,200.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | CAD$1,435.00 | CAD$1,300.00-$1,600.00 |
| Condos | Average Cost | Range |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | CAD$3,282.99 | CAD$2,690.98-$3,659.73 |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | CAD$1,559.03 | CAD$750.00-$2,368.06 |
| Salaries And Finances | Average | Range |
| Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Tax) | CAD$2,912.67 | CAD$2,376.00-$5,000.00 |
| Yearly Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages | CAD$3.71 | CAD$3.35-$4.00 |
All information crowd-sourced from Numbeo
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4. Markham, ON
Markham is a suburb north of Toronto that is easily accessible from Toronto by transit or highway; it’s right nextdoor to Richmond Hill. Markham has the second highest percentage of immigrants of any large city in Canada, with well over 50% of the population having been born overseas. The city boasts a high apartment vacancy rate and the rent is comparable to the other suburbs of Toronto. Markham is a pretty wealthy place too, meaning that it is a safe place to start your new life.
| Restaurant Purchase | Average Price | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at a Cheap Restaurant | CAD$10.00 | CAD$8.00-CAD$12.00 |
| Three Course Meal for 2 at a regular restaurant |
CAD$75.00 | CAD$50.00-$100.00 |
| Combo at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | CAD$8.50 | CAD$8.00-$9.00 |
| Domestic Beer (draught pint) | CAD$7.00 | CAD$5.00-$9.00 |
| Imported Beer (333ml bottle) | CAD$6.00 | CAD$4.00-$8.00 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | CAD$3.00 | CAD$2.00-$4.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (333ml bottle) | CAD$2.00 | CAD$1.00-$3.00 |
| Water (333ml bottle) | CAD$1.00 | CASD$1.00 |
| Groceries | Average Price | Price Range |
| 1% Milk (1 litre) | CAD$1.32 | CAD$1.00-$1.60 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | CAD$2.19 | CAD$2.00-$2.40 |
| White Rice (1kg) | CAD$1.00 | CAD$0.50-$2.00 |
| Dozen Eggs | CAD$3.29 | CAD$2.75-$3.50 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | No data available | No data available |
| Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (1kg) | CAD$10.15 | CAD$9.85-$10.30 |
| Apples (1kg) | No data available | No data available |
| Oranges (1kg) | No data available | No data available |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | No data available | No data available |
| Potatoes (1kg) | No data available | No data available |
| Head of Lettuce | No data available | No data available |
| Water (1.5 litre bottle) | No data available | No data available |
| Average Bottle of Wine | No data available | No data available |
| Domestic Beer (pint bottle) | No data available | No data available |
| Imported Beer (333ml bottle) | No data available | No data available |
| Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) | CAD$10.00 | CAD$9.00-$11.00 |
| Transportation | Average Cost | Price Range |
| One-way YRT Ticket | CAD$4.00 | CAD$3.75-$4.25 |
| YRT Monthly Pass (Regular) | CAD$131.50 | CAD$98.00-$165.00 |
| Taxi Starting Fare | CAD$4.25 | No Range |
| Taxi Fare Per 1km (Normal Traffic) | CAD$2.25 | CAD$1.50-$3.00 |
| Taxi 1 hour Waiting | No data available | No data available |
| Gasoline (1 litre) | CAD$1.09 | CAD$0.88-$1.30 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
No data available | No data available |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | CAD$350.00 | CAD$300.00-$400.00 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | CAD$0.25 | CAD$0.20-$0.30 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | CAD$76.00 | CAD$72.00-$80.00 |
| Sports And Leisure | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | CAD$40.00 | CAD$20.00-$60.00 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour on Weekend) | No data available | No data available |
| Movie Ticket | CAD12.50 | CAD$11.99-$13.50 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Average Price | Price Range |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | CAD$46.67 | CAD$30.00-$60.00 |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store | CAD$70.00 | CAD$49.99-$100.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike Shoes | CAD$75.00 | CAD$49.99-$100.00 |
| 1 Pair of Men’s Leather Shoes | CAD$120.00 | No Range Available |
| Rent Per Month | Average Rent | Rent Range |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | CAD$1,800.00 | No data available |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | CAD$1,400.00 | No data available |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | CAD$3,000.00 | No data available |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | CAD$2,500.00 | CAD$No data available |
| Condos | Average Rate | Rate Range |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
CAD$7,534.74 | No data available |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
CAD$4,843.76 | No data available |
| Salaries And Finances | Average Salary | Salary Range |
| Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Taxes) | CAD$7,200.00 | No data available |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly | 2.99% | No data available |
All information crowd-sourced from Numbeo
3. Burlington, ON
If you’re looking for an apartment, Burlington is the city to check out. Though it is now considered one of the richest in Canada, the city boasts an apartment vacancy rate and low average rent equivalent to the much less clean, much less appealing, and much less rich city of Hamilton, located nextdoor. Plus Burlington is closer to Toronto than Hamilton and has lower unemployment. It is also safer than Richmond Hill – and Hamilton too, obviously. And it takes about half as much time to save up to buy a house in Burlington as it does in Richmond Hill. Burlington lacks a large immigrant community but that is changing as the city continues to expand.
| Restaurant Purchase | Average Price | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at a Cheap Restaurant | CAD$14.10 | CAD$10.00-CAD$25.00 |
| Three Course Meal for 2 at a regular restaurant |
CAD$70.00 | CAD$65.00-$75.00 |
| Combo at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | CAD$10.00 | CAD$10.00-$10.00 |
| Domestic Beer (draught pint) | CAD$5.00 | CAD$5.00-$6.00 |
| Imported Beer (333ml bottle) | CAD$6.00 | CAD$5.00-$7.00 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | CAD$4.05 | CAD$3.50-$5.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (333ml bottle) | CAD$2.12 | CAD$1.99-$2.25 |
| Water (333ml bottle) | CAD$1.70 | CASD$1.25-2.50 |
| Groceries | Average Price | Price Range |
| 1% Milk (1 litre) | CAD$3.00 | CAD$3.00-$3.00 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | CAD$2.42 | CAD$2.25-$2.50 |
| White Rice (1kg) | CAD$3.00 | CAD$1.00-$5.00 |
| Dozen Eggs | CAD$3.58 | CAD$2.75-$4.00 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | CAD$20.50 | CAD$16.00-$25.00 |
| Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (1kg) | CAD$14.26 | CAD$11.02-$17.50 |
| Apples (1kg) | CAD$4.79 | CAD$3.86-$5.51 |
| Oranges (1kg) | CAD$3.73 | CAD$3.50-$3.97 |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | CAD$6.83 | CAD$3.97-$11.02 |
| Potatoes (1kg) | CAD$4.96 | CAD$3.31-$6.61 |
| Head of Lettuce | CAD$1.60 | CAD$1.50-$1.70 |
| Water (1.5 litre bottle) | CAD$3.50 | CAD$3.00-$4.00 |
| Average Bottle of Wine | CAD$15.25 | CAD$14.50-$16.00 |
| Domestic Beer (pint bottle) | CAD$2.38 | CAD$2.25-$2.50 |
| Imported Beer (333ml bottle) | CAD$3.50 | CAD$3.00-$4.00 |
| Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) | CAD$10.50 | CAD$10.00-$11.00 |
| Transportation | Average Cost | Price Range |
| One-way Burlington Transit Ticket | CAD$3.25 | CAD$3.00-$3.25 |
| Burlington Transit Monthly Pass (Regular) | CAD$95.00 | CAD$95.00-$250.00 |
| Taxi Starting Fare | CAD$3.75 | CAD$3.50-$4.00 |
| Taxi Fare Per 1km (Normal Traffic) | CAD$2.00 | CAD$1.99-$3.00 |
| Taxi 1 hour Waiting | CAD$32.40 | CAD$30.00-$60.00 |
| Gasoline (1 litre) | CAD$1.38 | CAD$1.35-$1.40 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
CAD$25,000 | CAD$24,000-$25,000 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | CAD$155.00 | CAD$110.00-$200.00 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | No data available | No data available |
| Internet (6 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | CAD$57.00 | CAD$45.00-$70.00 |
| Sports And Leisure | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | CAD$47.50 | CAD$45.00-$50.00 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour on Weekend) | No data available | No data available |
| Movie Ticket | CAD12.00 | CAD$11.50-$20.00 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Average Price | Price Range |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | CAD$66.67 | CAD$50.00-$100.00 |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store | CAD$66.67 | CAD$45.00-$95.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike Shoes | CAD$120.00 | CAD$100.00-$140.00 |
| 1 Pair of Men’s Leather Shoes | CAD$115.00 | CAD$85.00-$135.00 |
| Rent Per Month | Average Rent | Rent Range |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | CAD$1,233.33 | CAD$1,000.00-$1,500.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | CAD$900.00 | CAD$750.00-$1,000.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | CAD$2,067.67 | CAD$1,500.00-$3,000.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | CAD$1,583.33 | CAD$1,250.00-$2,000.00 |
| Condos | Average Rate | Rate Range |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
CAD$3,201.73 | CAD$2,903.46-CAD$3,500.00 |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
CAD$2,192.02 | CAD$1,184.03-$3,200.00 |
| Salaries And Finances | Average Salary | Salary Range |
| Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Taxes) | CAD$2,670.50 | CAD$1,800.00-$3,541.00 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly | 5.00% | No data available |
All information crowd-sourced from Numbeo
2. Calgary, AB
Calgary has recently gained a reputation for being an expensive place to live but the numbers say otherwise. Compared to other large, immigrant-friendly cities in Canada, Calgary’s rent is relatively reasonable. Moreover, there are jobs a plenty as the unemployment rate is quite low. The high wages mean that you can afford to buy a house sooner than any other major city in Canada, despite the fairly high real estate prices. Living in the city also means that you can save on gas and use transit. The problem? The apartments go very, very fast.
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| Restaurant Purchase | Average Price | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at a Cheap Restaurant | CAD$15.00 | CAD$12.00-CAD$20.00 |
| Three Course Meal for 2 at a regular restaurant |
CAD$67.50 | CAD$60.00-$78.00 |
| Combo at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | CAD$8.00 | CAD$7.96-$9.63 |
| Domestic Beer (draught pint) | CAD$6.00 | CAD$4.50-$7.00 |
| Imported Beer (333ml bottle) | CAD$7.00 | CAD$5.99-$8.00 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | CAD$4.20 | CAD$3.99-$5.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (333ml bottle) | CAD$2.21 | CAD$2.00-$2.50 |
| Water (333ml bottle) | CAD$1.70 | CASD$1.96-2.50 |
| Groceries | Average Price | Price Range |
| 1% Milk (1 litre) | CAD$1.92 | CAD$1.25-$2.50 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | CAD$2.42 | CAD$2.25-$2.50 |
| White Rice (1kg) | CAD$2.77 | CAD$2.49-$3.00 |
| Dozen Eggs | CAD$3.35 | CAD$3.00-$4.00 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | CAD$10.28 | CAD$8.00-$12.50 |
| Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (1kg) | CAD$15.44 | CAD$12.00-$20.00 |
| Apples (1kg) | CAD$3.61 | CAD$3.00-$4.41 |
| Oranges (1kg) | CAD$3.29 | CAD$2.18-$4.00 |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | CAD$4.04 | CAD$3.00-$5.00 |
| Potatoes (1kg) | CAD$2.41 | CAD$2.00-$3.25 |
| Head of Lettuce | CAD$2.28 | CAD$1.50-$2.99 |
| Water (1.5 litre bottle) | CAD$2.16 | CAD$1.49-$2.99 |
| Average Bottle of Wine | CAD$15.00 | CAD$15.00-$20.00 |
| Domestic Beer (pint bottle) | CAD$2.00 | CAD$2.25-$5.50 |
| Imported Beer (333ml bottle) | CAD$3.18 | CAD$2.25-$6.00 |
| Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) | CAD$12.50 | CAD$11.00-$13.99 |
| Transportation | Average Cost | Price Range |
| One-way Calgary Transit Ticket | CAD$3.00 | CAD$3.00-$3.15 |
| Calgary Transit Monthly Pass (Regular) | CAD$96.00 | CAD$95.00-$99.00 |
| Taxi Starting Fare | CAD$3.50 | CAD$3.50-$5.00 |
| Taxi Fare Per 1km (Normal Traffic) | CAD$1.55 | CAD$1.55-$2.00 |
| Taxi 1 hour Waiting | CAD$31.30 | CAD$30.00-$35.00 |
| Gasoline (1 litre) | CAD$1.11 | CAD$0.95-$1.23 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
CAD$22,600 | CAD$20,000-$24,900 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | CAD$193.64 | CAD$150.00-$251.84 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | CAD$0.32 | CAD$0.20-$0.45 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | CAD$64.00 | CAD$50.00-$80.00 |
| Sports And Leisure | Average Cost | Price Range |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | CAD$62.10 | CAD$50.00-$80.00 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour on Weekend) | CAD$20.23 | CAD$10.00-$27.89 |
| Movie Ticket | CAD13.25 | CAD$12.99-$15.00 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Average Price | Price Range |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | CAD$72.43 | CAD$50.00-$85.00 |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store | CAD$41.67 | CAD$30.00-$50.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike Shoes | CAD$101.62 | CAD$80.00-$125.00 |
| 1 Pair of Men’s Leather Shoes | CAD$117.67 | CAD$90.00-$150.00 |
| Rent Per Month | Average Rent | Rent Range |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | CAD$1,371.43 | CAD$1,200.00-$1,600.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | CAD$1,143.75 | CAD$1000.00-$1,400.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | CAD$2,377.78 | CAD$1,800.00-$3,000.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | CAD$2,042.86 | CAD$1,500.00-$2,500.00 |
| Condos | Average Rate | Rate Range |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
CAD$4,535.08 | CAD$4,000-CAD$5,381.96 |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
CAD$3,079.76 | CAD$2,800.00-$3,444.45 |
| Salaries And Finances | Average Salary | Salary Range |
| Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Taxes) | CAD$3,978.49 | CAD$3,200.00-$5,652.00 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly | 3.16% | 2.99%-3.69% |
All information crowd-sourced from Numbeo
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