Universal healthcare, progressive government, ample opportunities and breathtaking geographical locations make Canada an ideal country to live in. It is also cheaper than most western countries in terms of housing, dining, petrol/gasoline and recreation. A brief idea on the various costs of living is as below:
Accommodation : Rent prices in Canada vary from town to town and can range from $500 to $1500 per month. Students usually share apartments to reduce the load of the rent they are facing. Rents are higher in metro cities and reduce as one goes to smaller towns.
Transportation :Public transportation in Canada is accessible in urban cities. In less populated areas, residents prefer to purchase their own vehicle to cut down on public transportation costs. One could save money by buying a monthly pass which ranges CAD 80-110.
Utilities : Every month, on average, a person pays 90-95 CAD for utilities such as electricity, water, heating and gas. Cost of groceries and food is relatively higher in Canada than in the USA as Canada imports a large amount of its produce. However, these prices are still lower than those in Europe. Dining in cities such as Vancouver and Toronto is expensive; the costs decrease in small towns and cities.
Health Care : International students are also expected to have health insurance when they are studying in Canada. The coverage for these insurance policies range from province to province. Most university fees include the health insurance.
Due to its sparse population, Canada is always in search of skilled and unskilled workers, professionals, technicians, labourers and industry-specific trained workers. Each and every day more than 50,000 jobs go unfilled. This has left a huge gap between the available ample opportunities and individuals on the market for those jobs. Unlike India, Canada has a high demand for employees and workers in almost every field.
