minaudo
Canadian citizen
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Canadian
Lives in Toronto
Speaks English, Italian, some spanish
Registration: 07 January 2015
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Cost of Living in Toronto 2015 by minaudo
I've seen lots of comments about the cost of living in Canada and specifically Toronto. I'd like to help you better understand what to expect in terms of expenses. If you live in downtown Toronto and in a newer building or house then you ...
Having said that, after having read what has been written in recent months and speaking with my contacts at major grocery food chains, I can tell you that speaking only to the cost of food, the prices that some of the individuals on this thread (if ... Read More
Cost of Living in Toronto 2015 by minaudo
I've seen lots of comments about the cost of living in Canada and specifically Toronto. I'd like to help you better understand what to expect in terms of expenses. If you live in downtown Toronto and in a newer building or house then you ...
Andz89 - My first career was in Brand Management in Consumer Packaged Goods. I ended up being a partner in one of Canada's largest merchandising companies and launched a new division which provided merchandising flow services to retail outlets. ... Read More
Moving to Toronto..Mind Says NO..but Heart Says YES..what to do? by MickSahni
Hi All, I am a 36 year old male, working in Banking as an IT Business Analyst here in London. I have 8 years of work experience with many global Banking Brands, but NONE of them are Canadian. I am originally from India, but have studied and ...
adrianacyrus, If you question was for me then here is the Answer. London is a Great City, one of the best on the planet, but has its fair share of problems. London is a Very Stressful place with Grey Clouds all year round and very little sunshine. ... Read More
Moving to Toronto..Mind Says NO..but Heart Says YES..what to do? by MickSahni
Hi All, I am a 36 year old male, working in Banking as an IT Business Analyst here in London. I have 8 years of work experience with many global Banking Brands, but NONE of them are Canadian. I am originally from India, but have studied and ...
Micksahni, You sound very qualified and if you're a retired chef that's a great bonus you an fall back on. Yes, 2 months may not be enough time to find your ideal job, but there is plenty of work for people that can help with renovations. ... Read More
Moving to Toronto..Mind Says NO..but Heart Says YES..what to do? by MickSahni
Hi All, I am a 36 year old male, working in Banking as an IT Business Analyst here in London. I have 8 years of work experience with many global Banking Brands, but NONE of them are Canadian. I am originally from India, but have studied and ...
Though Canada is an extremely safe country to live, there are differences in the crime rate between regions and cities. Maclean's magazine (among the most respected in the country) published an article in 2010 (It's a bit dated but crime ... Read More
Moving to Toronto..Mind Says NO..but Heart Says YES..what to do? by MickSahni
Hi All, I am a 36 year old male, working in Banking as an IT Business Analyst here in London. I have 8 years of work experience with many global Banking Brands, but NONE of them are Canadian. I am originally from India, but have studied and ...
For those considering moving to Toronto, InterNations (http://www.internations.org/toronto-expats/guide/moving-to-toronto-15619) has published the following: "Toronto is probably among the top three destinations for expats interested in living ... Read More
Moving to Toronto..Mind Says NO..but Heart Says YES..what to do? by MickSahni
Hi All, I am a 36 year old male, working in Banking as an IT Business Analyst here in London. I have 8 years of work experience with many global Banking Brands, but NONE of them are Canadian. I am originally from India, but have studied and ...
For those wondering what city to move to in Canada, here is some interesting information & statistics published in May 2014 through - canadianbusiness.com/economy/young-people-leaving-halifax/. There are reasons why people are leaving Halifax. ... Read More
New members of the USA forum, introduce yourself here - 1st quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the USA forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
I have traveled to the U.S. hundreds of times and have many family members that live in different parts of the U.S., especially in New York state. For pleasure, I suggest you travel by bus or car to some of the great attractions. A tour of New York ... Read More
Housing Options for Canada by minaudo
There is no doubt that the cost of living in PARTS of Canada is higher than in areas where most immigrants are coming from. Vancouver and Toronto are among the most expensive and housing is the largest part of that living expense. Here are some ...
A cheaper option if you are in the position of buying, in Vancouver, is to look for condo developments that offer properties on long-term leased land, rather than full land ownership. As much of Vancouver and the North Shore is built on native-owned ... Read More
Cost of Living in Toronto 2015 by minaudo
I've seen lots of comments about the cost of living in Canada and specifically Toronto. I'd like to help you better understand what to expect in terms of expenses. If you live in downtown Toronto and in a newer building or house then you ...
Can you sing, juggle, fly a plane or operate a construction crane? lol. Sorry, I couldn't resist. Please be clear on what it is that you are actually capable of doing. Read More
Housing Options for Canada by minaudo
There is no doubt that the cost of living in PARTS of Canada is higher than in areas where most immigrants are coming from. Vancouver and Toronto are among the most expensive and housing is the largest part of that living expense. Here are some ...
There are hundreds of cities in Canada. The more isolated or the less desirable ones are the ones with less rent and they tend to be the smallest ones. Use the 'MetroActive Neighbourhood Selector Tool' to find your ideal city. Read More
Housing Options for Canada
There is no doubt that the cost of living in PARTS of Canada is higher than in areas where most immigrants are coming from. Vancouver and Toronto are among the most expensive and housing is the largest part of that living expense. Here are some ... Read More
Moving to Toronto..Mind Says NO..but Heart Says YES..what to do? by MickSahni
Hi All, I am a 36 year old male, working in Banking as an IT Business Analyst here in London. I have 8 years of work experience with many global Banking Brands, but NONE of them are Canadian. I am originally from India, but have studied and ...
Phillip, thanks for the bone. For everyone else, let me throw some perspective on that bone. Toronto isn't the only place to move to. I myself have stayed in many cities around the world and am from a small town. So, yes my perspective is ... Read More
Cost of Living in Toronto 2015 by minaudo
I've seen lots of comments about the cost of living in Canada and specifically Toronto. I'd like to help you better understand what to expect in terms of expenses. If you live in downtown Toronto and in a newer building or house then you ...
"I want to move to Toronto after few months. I have 4 children studying from class 1 to 9. Which area will be suitable for me to live. Mississauga, Scarborough or some other area. How can I find two bed rooms spacious apartment at reasonable ... Read More
How to live in Toronto on only $1,140 Canadian per month by minaudo
If you're single person on a limited budget, then here is a monthly budget for your cost of living: - Rent for 1 bedroom with shared kitchen and bathroom $500 - Public transportation $130 - Food $300 - Clothing $60 - Telephone & Internet: ...
Given that the Ontario Minimum Wage is $10.25 per hour (roughly $1,640.00 per month) and even single people have extreme difficulty living on that amount in the Greater Toronto Area, I think that it would be almost impossible for one to get by ... Read More