Canadian Living Standards
Productivity was over the last few years the main driver to increase the living standards in Canada. While an increase labor force, that was active in the Canadian labor market played an important role, a relative larger working age of the population made even a bigger impact on the increase of Canadian living standards.
Here are some typical costs for living in Canada:
• Bus Fare One Way (local) $2.00 - $3.00
• Average Restaurant Meal $10.00 - $25.00 per person
• Movie $8.50 - $12.00
• Letter within Canada $0.52
• International Postage (letter) $1.55
Average House Prices
(August 2007)(C$)
|
British Columbia |
$439,939 |
|
Alberta |
$361,809 |
|
Manitoba |
$165,601 |
|
Saskatchewan |
$184,445 |
|
National |
$305,823 |
The above is for housing in the cities. It will be much different in a small community
Weather
|
Average Max (C) |
January | July | Snowfall (cms |
| Vancouver, BC | 5.7 | 21.7 | 21.7 |
| Calgary, AB | -3.6 | 23.2 | 135.4 |
| Regina, SK | -11.0 | 26.3 | 107.4 |
| Winnipeg, MB | -13.2 | 26.1 | 114.8 |
Important Websites
1) Cost of Living in Canada2) Living in Canada
3) The average cost
4) After you arrive
5) Productivity Monitor
6) Study of living Standards
7) Moving to Canada
8) Canadian Living
9) General living in Canada
10) Canada, best Country to live in
