Life in canada?

Question

I'm a 19 year old American college student. I'm considering moving to Canada sometime in the future. I'd like to know what it's like to live in Canada in terms of living expenses, culture in comparison to America, and how affordable the houses/apartments are. If I'm making somewhere between $50,000-$60,000, would that be enough to get by well? How do people transport themselves around the nation when the snow gets overwhelmingly high above ground? Are the people in Canada more friendly than the people in America? Any information would be appreciated, especially the info that I'm requesting.

Answer 1

yes you will get by making that kind of money, housing depends on where you choose to live, should u choose to live in the city its more expensive!!  Canada is very multi cultural, the snow here despite what u may have heard is not rediculas here (well that not true lol) but its just like new york again depending on where u choose to live i am talking about Toronto. You can get around the same way you get around any where else in the world!! The people in Canada can be friendly, it depends some people can be a**holes too. Hope i helped!!

Answer 2

living in canada is ok,

there is really no culture difference, we are a very multi-cultural society...apartment and house prices vary from city to city, town to town, you would have to look into it just prior to your arrival...50-60 ks is alright to survive on...the snow is unbearable at times, but tollerable....

we are not snowed in all year long..for about 4 months in the year mid dec-march or so we get snow, and this does not mean there is snow on the ground for this entire period of time... we had record snow this year, but seldom had snow storms for years gone by....we have snow removal equiptment that "plows" our roads, people drive their cars and trucks, life goes on with snow...lol...it is said that canadians are really friendly, i've heard it alot, i live in a tourist area..... anyhow, hope this helps you out........good luck...you could read up on the www.canadiangovernment.ca, or some sequence like this, just type it into google...

Answer 3

Yes people in Canada are way more friendly.... The culture is pretty similar because Canada gets nearly all of their products from America...Canada also has many immigrants. I mean sooo many... Nearly everyone in school I know is an immigrant or their parents are immigrants.. I am an immigrant too. For me I don't like Canada because I moved from Dubai and im used to the life style there like maids and stuff. But Canadas pretty good.

and Canada is cheaper in some ways because you get free health care .  Most people travel by buses and subways in areas like Toronto where there are subways When the snow gets overwhelming but no one ever drives in that type of snow... i also think that $50,000-$60,000 is enough to get you by but i dont know much about that because im a highschool student...

As for expenses I know that clothes here are more expensive than US. Eveyone always goes to US to buy clothes. But life here to me is expensive comparing to Dubai.

Answer 4

The culture is a little different from the US, it might take a while before you can put your finger on the difference; I'd say we're friendly but generally a little more reserved though more accepting of different cultures and races, and somewhat less enterprising, but how you see that might depend on what part of the US you're from. Canadians have, I believe, somewhat less disposable income than Americans, but this is partly offset by our health care system which means you will rarely, if ever, be faced with a large medical bill, and that only if you choose one of the few treatments for some illnesses not covered by the medical plans. Affordability of housing varies tremendously, with large cities the most expensive. As a single person making $50-60,000, you can live reasonably well just about anywhere and should be able to buy an apartment or even a small house, depending where you live. Renting would be easy. Contrary to popular belief, there isn't six feet of snow on the ground for 6 months at a time in most parts of the country, usually the snow doesn't really arrive until sometime in December in those parts that get it, it's generally all gone by the end of April at the outside, and what sits on the ground varies between those months. As for getting around in it, most roads are plowed though you will have to dig out your own driveway or parking space, always get good snow tires and windshield wipers, and public transportation runs unless it's really bad.  If it snows a lot at one time, lots of people just stay home till the roads are cleared which usually isn't more than a day or two. It can be an awful nuisance but the nation doesn't grind to a halt.

Answer 5

You should visit different parts of Canada before you make up your mind. If you make that income you will have a comfortable middle class lifestyle pretty well anywhere in Canada, but housing is extremely expensive in Vancouver and Toronto, and generally higher in big cities compared to smaller cities and towns. Like in the United States, we have lots of different kinds of people depending on the individuals and the region. Some are friendlier, some less. I hope you get to know Canada, and don't just visit the big cities like Toronto before you decide where you want to live. I live in a small town in Canada and feel people are much friendlier and more easy going here, but it all depends on the kind of life you want.

Answer 6

Well it depends on were you want to live in Canada. If your going to live in BC then the housing is very expensive compaired to  NS. I think your money is really good and you can deffentally get by well with it. People still use cars when there is alot of snow. It gets plowed and salted but sometimes if there is so much snow you cant even get out of your house so you miss school/work days. Im not sure if Canadians are more friendly then Americans. Some people say that we are more friendly but I wouldnt know, iv only been to the US a couple times. If you have anymore questions then you can ask me if you want and ill try to answer :)

ps the guy above me is so wrong....

Answer 7

That income level would be barely enough or do just fine, depending where you live.  Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, even Ottawa...it would be tough.  Real estate in those places is through the roof...and that's if you can even find a place (it's very hard to in Calgary - great city, but wow).

I can't help but laugh about the 'how do people transport themselves around...when the snow gets overwhelmingly high above ground'...no offense.  We drive, walk, some people even ride bicycles all winter.

Yes, Canadians are typically more polite and courteous than Americans.  Not everyone, of course, but we tend to be less...well...abrupt and 'in your face' than Americans are, on the whole.  No offense to Americans, either...but I've travelled a fair bit in the US, and that's definitely the case.

Answer 8

canada has one of the highest living conditions ya

Answer 9

Get around in the winter?? We shut our selves into our igloos

mainly. Dog sled is the common way to get around. Our homes are made of the frozen ICE So that's free. 50,000-60,000 might as well be 50 million.