Depends on where in canada you are going. It’s a huge place. Each province ia very different from the others
Here is some general information that applies almost everywhere:
Food: expensive. Almost all the grocery stores are owned by only 3 companies, so they dont really compete to have good prices
Telecom: Almost all the internet/mobile providers are owned by only 3 companies, so they dont really compete to have good prices
Health care: is really bad everywhere. Hospitals are all over capacity. People have problems finding a family doctor
Despite all the above problems, it’s overall a good place to live
If you can be more specific about where you are moving to, it would help. I’m sure we can give you some good things to lool forward to instead of all the negative stuff above
Thanks for the response.
I’ve heard about the negatives that you’re talking about, as those seem to be all over internet. To be honest it does scare me a bit.
I’m not sure on where I’d like to go. I’d love to go somewhere like Vancouver or Toronto, so my Chinese wife can have easier time in the foreign country, but the prices do scare me. I’d be happy to hear any recommendations.
Thanks again
For a Chinese wife, the west coast is going to be better due to a higher Asian population. More exposure tends to mean better acceptance.
Somewhere on Vancouver island that’s not in or near Victoria may work. Consider Nanaimo, Courtenay, Campbell River, or smaller places like Port Alberni or Ladysmith maybe. They’re not cheap, but they’re still cheaper than the two big cities and there are still many normal jobs depending on your skills.
Depends on where in canada you are going. It’s a huge place. Each province ia very different from the others
Here is some general information that applies almost everywhere: Food: expensive. Almost all the grocery stores are owned by only 3 companies, so they dont really compete to have good prices Telecom: Almost all the internet/mobile providers are owned by only 3 companies, so they dont really compete to have good prices Health care: is really bad everywhere. Hospitals are all over capacity. People have problems finding a family doctor
Despite all the above problems, it’s overall a good place to live
If you can be more specific about where you are moving to, it would help. I’m sure we can give you some good things to lool forward to instead of all the negative stuff above
Welcome!
Thanks for the response. I’ve heard about the negatives that you’re talking about, as those seem to be all over internet. To be honest it does scare me a bit. I’m not sure on where I’d like to go. I’d love to go somewhere like Vancouver or Toronto, so my Chinese wife can have easier time in the foreign country, but the prices do scare me. I’d be happy to hear any recommendations. Thanks again
Avoid those two cities.
For a Chinese wife, the west coast is going to be better due to a higher Asian population. More exposure tends to mean better acceptance.
Somewhere on Vancouver island that’s not in or near Victoria may work. Consider Nanaimo, Courtenay, Campbell River, or smaller places like Port Alberni or Ladysmith maybe. They’re not cheap, but they’re still cheaper than the two big cities and there are still many normal jobs depending on your skills.
Good luck and welcome to Canada.