Cost of living and income, housing expenses
The rent in big cities such as Toronto and Vancouver is relatively high, with a monthly rent of CAD 2000 for 1-2 bedroom apartments; Suburban or semi basement rent can be as low as $550-850 CAD.
Daily consumption: Vegetables and fruits are relatively expensive (0.69-3.99 CAD/pound), and meat is relatively cheap; The monthly food expenses for a family of four are approximately 650 Canadian dollars.
Salary level: The starting salary for engineering graduates is about CAD 40000 to CAD 50000, and for senior engineers it can reach CAD 60000 to CAD 100000; The median salary for ordinary white-collar workers is 40000 to 50000 Canadian dollars.
Transportation costs: Public transportation has low efficiency, and private cars have become a necessity, but maintenance costs (such as insurance) are relatively high.