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Esmaree
Joined 2009
Posts: 5

Info needed for move to BC

15 years ago

Hi there,

Me and my husband both got job offers in Surrey BC and is moving in the next 2 months or so ( from south africa) , depending on how long we are still gonna wait for our Work permits, which apparently takes quite a while. We decided on Canada for its strong economy, beautiful scenery ( that i've only seen on television and internet :) , and of course for its low crime rate , compared to here in South Africa.
I would really appreciate it if anyone can help me with a few questions , which i cannot find the answers to on the internet.
1) As i said we both got jobs in Surrey BC, myself as a social worker ($4518 pm) and my husband as a Linux Engineer ( $5200 pm ) , our combine salaries $9000 after deductions ($108000 a year). Is this combined a good salary to live on , and will be living a good life. Can you also indicate more or less what our expenses would be in a month like utility bill , food etc
2) I've read in quite a few places that working in Surrey is fine, but not for living. Could you suggest any nice neighbourhoods , we had White Rock in mind , from what i could see so far it is really a beautiful area, but i think its gonna be quite expensive.
3)Are we able , going on a 2 year workers permit to buy a car / house , and how would that work?

I thinks this is the lot :)
Any answers or help would really be appreciated.
Thanks in advance :)

Regards
Esmaree

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