Hi all, I am moving from Singapore to BC, Vancouver in about 2 months' time from now for work purposes in which I may be there for about 1 year (I already got a job there). As it is my first time going abroad for work, I feel that I am still at a lost somewhat and currently I am trying to research as many things as I can before reaching there. Even so, I still have a couple of questions or doubts, after looking online and I sincerely hope if anyone can answer to them. Anyway, please do bear with me should my questions sound 'stupid' or illogical...
1. I am intending to bring over about CND$4-5000, assuming that my rent may be 1.5k and after deduction of some expenses such as buying food etc, I may be left with 1-2k for the first month. Will that be enough? (I will be paid bi-weekly)
2. Prior to my question 1 above, how does the rent payment works? Do you pay it in monthly installments? Or do you need to pay in advance (in 3 or 6 months etc)
3. What would be the best banks to use once I am over there? It would be best if no minimum balance is required and I am looking at the option where I may need to transfer money internationally too. So far I am looking at CIBC where its plan seems decent (but I may need to drop by the bank and ask for more info once I am there) but any other bank options that you all may think it is good?
4. Which telcom lines should I pick up on? Initially I was thinking of getting a prepaid card, however it does not seems worthwhile as it cost is about the same as getting a monthly plan. (At least that is what my research is telling me) Then I am looking at getting Wind Smartphone Plan $35, as it includes a 2GB mobile data along with those sms etc.. Feasible?
So far, I can only think of the above but please do feel free to share if you think there are any other stuff that I should take note of?
1. I am intending to bring over about CND$4-5000, assuming that my rent may be 1.5k and after deduction of some expenses such as buying food etc, I may be left with 1-2k for the first month. Will that be enough? (I will be paid bi-weekly)
2. Prior to my question 1 above, how does the rent payment works? Do you pay it in monthly installments? Or do you need to pay in advance (in 3 or 6 months etc)
3. What would be the best banks to use once I am over there? It would be best if no minimum balance is required and I am looking at the option where I may need to transfer money internationally too. So far I am looking at CIBC where its plan seems decent (but I may need to drop by the bank and ask for more info once I am there) but any other bank options that you all may think it is good?
4. Which telcom lines should I pick up on? Initially I was thinking of getting a prepaid card, however it does not seems worthwhile as it cost is about the same as getting a monthly plan. (At least that is what my research is telling me) Then I am looking at getting Wind Smartphone Plan $35, as it includes a 2GB mobile data along with those sms etc.. Feasible?
So far, I can only think of the above but please do feel free to share if you think there are any other stuff that I should take note of?
