At a Glance
Avg Dev Salary
C$95k/yr
Rent (City)
C$1,950/mo
Quality of Life
8.4/10
Visa
Easy
Score Breakdown
Salary5.4/10
Affordability5.7/10
Quality of Life8.4/10
Safety8.5/10
Visa Access6/10
Tax Efficiency4.7/10
Average Salaries
Annual salary across 20 job roles · CAD
Cost of Living
Rent (City Centre)C$1,950
Rent (Outside)C$1,450
GroceriesC$380
TransportC$120
UtilitiesC$160
Eating Out (meal)C$22
Estimated Monthly Total (city centre)C$2,610
Quality Scores
Quality of Life
8.4/10
Healthcare
7.8/10
Safety
8.5/10
Internet Speed
7.9/10
Tax Information
Income Tax (mid bracket)
29.32%
Social Security Rate
5.95%
Visa & Immigration
Difficulty:Easy
Express Entry system makes skilled worker immigration relatively streamlined. Points-based system favours young professionals with in-demand skills.
Express EntryProvincial Nominee ProgramGlobal Talent Stream
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