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We asked people about the cost of living in Canada, they wrote...

"Here are a few comparisons from numbeo - the cost of living in Montreal vs. New York City and the cost of living in Montreal vs. London and the cost of living in Montreal vs. Sydney, Australia," explained one expat living in Montreal, Canada.

"Canada is considered to be a nation with a relatively high cost of living. The cost of living in larger cities, such as Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal, is usually higher than the rest of the country. A nice 1 bedroom apartment in one of these cities can cost, on average, around $1,500 US dollars, while a nice 2 bedroom apartment can cost an average of approximately $2,000 US dollars. Eating dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Canada can cost anywhere from around $15 to $30 US dollars, depending on what is ordered," said another in Canada.

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Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.

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