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I found Toronto to be much more redneck than Calgary.Limited jobs for english speakersMy parents retired out in Vancouver. Nice weather. Costs of living in Toronto is 5% more than Vancouver. Living in Vancouver is awesome and companies put a premium on that. OP did mention DT and seems active, based on that I think s/he would enjoy Vancouver. There are more jobs available in Toronto than Vancouver due to many Headquarters based in Toronto. Unfortunately my skills and experience are not easily transferable outside the big banks, which are all HQed in Toronto. COL is basically lower across the board. I like the people here the least. (0 members and 1 guest)RedFlagDeals for iOS and Android makes it easy to stay on top of the latest Canadian deals, flyers and freebies from wherever you are!This feature lets you quickly set up alerts based on keywords you specify.We highly encourage you to update your browser to the latest version of Internet Explorer, or use another browser such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.This feature lets you determine how good a deal you are getting on toilet paper purchases.Join the conversation with thousands of savvy shoppers in Canada’s largest online forum. Traffic seems like it is far worse in the GTA, getting anywhere anytime is a huge headache."yeah, sure! Grew up just north of Toronto and living in downtown for the past decade. Chinook winds help a lot though. Whereas in Vancouver, no one really bothered me nor felt threatened in dt area. Toronto has a cost of living index of 73.76. I’ve never had any major concerns as a solo female walking around at night. If you're into that sort of thing, it might be a good move for you. A couple other people mentioned the late-nightlife, but I don't think that will bother me much because I don't take advantage of it here. Also, I've discovered parkbus.ca for day hikes etc in both cities. You can change the amount in this calculation. It's a nightlife killer for sure.Hmm, that really doesn't happen too much for me in Toronto - clearly not taking advantage of it. on subways, Queen/Spadina, Yonge st, Dundas Sq, Yorkville area. Anecdotally, I believe we have a higher ratio of buildings built within the past 20 years than Toronto, especially downtown. Here are some points about both cities. IMHO I don't think your assessment of Vancouver's buildings being older/not as nice is correct though.
Cost of Living Comparison; Toronto vs Vancouver; Toronto vs Vancouver. Imo Vancouver is alot safer to walk around than Toronto. of boneless chicken breast: C$7 C$6 + 9%: 1 liter (1 qt.) Living in downtown Vancouver (vs Toronto)There is currently 1 user viewing this thread. If you're active, it helps battle S.A.D. Winter in Toronto can be tougher than in Vancouver because of the big amounts of snow and the sub-zero temperature they reach during winter time, compared to the mild and rainy weather in Vancouver. It’s worst in terms of what you’ll get paid relative to cost of living. I've always thought about moving out west but never too action, though now is starting to feel like a good time even if just for a year or two.I'm wondering if anyone could shed some light on actually LIVING in Vancouver day after day, month after month, especially how it might contrast with a city like Toronto.Hi Im a female from Dt Toronto moving to Vancouver.
People here can be hit or miss. It does have ALL the amenities you can think of though and I think most companies know this and can get away with paying people lower.. On the opposite side of the spectrum, COL and pay is better if you live in Yellowknife but that's because it sucks to live there. Archived.
I feel like at least originally, if I'm going to try living the west coast, it should at least start with living in downtown Vancouver. Drunk bros outside clubs on Granville St. are your biggest threat.Vancouver has cleaner air (mostly because the wind pushes the pollution east - sorry Chilliwack! How would you describe it?From a purely financial perspective and assuming you're able to get a job in your desired industry, Calgary wins. Calgary has higher wages and lower cost of living.
Bars are a waste of time anywaysMoving to Vancouver for a couple of years is not a bad idea for the experience, but you will ultimately miss Toronto.Thanks for the insights. World class skiing, mountain biking, rock climbing, etc. For more insights check the list of prices of Restaurants, Markets, Transportation, Utilities, and 40 more categories. Toronto to Vancouver by train: VIA Rail's 'Canadian' - Duration: 16:28. Bars obviously exist, but they're not the norm. With living expenses being at least 20% more, I don't know how people manage to survive. Unpopular opinion, but edmonton is lining up to be a way better and more progressive city. Monthly rental for a normal apartment in Toronto will cost C$1 704 and in Vancouver you will pay C$1 598.