Why We Are Leaving Toronto | Living in Canada
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We are leaving Toronto. In this video we share 5 reasons why we've made this decision to leave the city and will give some hints on where in Canada we are going next.
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I moved to Montreal 17 years ago from Toronto, bought a duplex for a fraction of the price of a single bungalow, my first car insurance payment was 151 dollars per year, one way. Never looked back, I visit family and friends once in a while, and get out as soon as possible. Thank you for the video.
I love this. I tried TO for 3 months from Montreal. I came back soon after to Montreal. Being here is relaxing l, refreshing and most importantly, I don’t have to do two jobs to afford a quality life
I’m also debating to move to Montreal and I’m bilingual so integrating won’t be hard. I’m a single girl and I heard the taxes are high and hard to find a doctor . I make today 115k before tax so not sure if that’s enough in mtl.
17 years ago was a different time. Back then toronto was still fairly cheap. If you saved your money would've been able to buy several houses back then
Car Insurance should be WAY higher… that would more accurately reflect the huge cost they are to society. :/
17 years ago, not anymore bruh.
I lived in Toronto for a few years, moved to small town BC before Covid. My quality of life is so much better it not even comparable. Toronto is good for students and people in their late twenties, early thirties. If you want to have a family with children and space, this is impossible in TO. Its a big city for single people and couples living in 600 sq ft concrete boxes. This is what we get with Canada's 'Master planned cities', very sad and mediocre.
If you don't mind me asking how much do you pay for a mortage/rent there? Is life in B.C less expensive or more expensive?
Ok come to india here very cheap food plus fresh from the farm
I moved to Bracebridge. I love the surrounding nature and the slow pace of life here. Oh… the people are much more polite, respectful and friendly 😊
good luck... that wont last. The entire country is going to hell, fast.
I am from Toronto, born and raised. I have finally decided to relocate. The city just keeps worsening. I can't take it anymore, thankfully my line of work is in high demand anywhere. So I'm going to be moving this fall.
If that is the case then immigrate to the US.
Thank you for the video! I was done with Toronto and in fact I was done with Ontario after 21 years . Moved to Calgary recently and never looked back.
Glad you made that move David - happy to hear you love it 💕
@@TheJlee28 True, everything changed now.
@@TheJlee28 I know. Hope it will change in 2025.
@@TheJlee28 Alberta's economy is doing very well. We are the only province in Canada with significant surplus in budget. I was reffing to 2025 federal e lections.
@@TheJlee28 I have been in Canada since 2001, so not new Canadian. Do not lol me, smart lady
My great grandmother settled in Toronto in 1904 but no amount of family history can overcome the loud, dirty, polluted, dangerous, crowded and expensive conditions that now prevail there. Im happy to have left. All the best with your move.
Where you live now?
All of the points you raised are valid,unfortunately. I have lived in Toronto for about 10 years and I have had enough of it. I grew up in a small city, (. Halifax) and miss the slower pace and lifestyle. Hoping to move to a quieter, safer city/ town in the near future. Thanks for your videos and best wishes in your new home , wherever that will be. Cheers, DM ✌️
Highway was there long before all the high rises. When I go back, driving across the Gardiner feels like being in the set from Blade Runner compared to how it was in the 80s.
My dream was to live in Toronto (from Sudbury), so I moved to the big city in 1995. That lasted 5 years. I moved to Oshawa in 2000 to get away from the craziness, but continued working in TO via the GO train. Now my wife and I are trying to get out of Oshawa because it seems like the rest of Toronto followed us here. But the cost of living is too high everywhere. So now we’re stuck here waiting for something drastic to happen, like maybe a housing crash.
I moved from Suds in 2003 to Ottawa... it was fantastic here but now its like the rest of canada... rents and house prices are insane, cost of food is crazy plus Canada is an oppressive woke hellhole now. Im moving to Dallas in 3 years when I retire.
@@user-hm4jm1cy7m I just spoke to a WalMart check-out clerk this morning. She said she came to Canada (East of Toronto) 2 years ago, and she feels duped to come to this country. Now she's very disappointed but can't afford to go back home, and struggles to live here.
I'm moving away from Canada because of very expensive housing , and high taxes. Similar reasons the ladies talk about. I came to Canada many years ago from tropical Islands. After living, working and building my career in Canada, It's now time to leave Canada. Although the country's healthcare is the best, I feel the stress from living in expensive country is too much. I believe quality of life is more importnt than anything. I acknowledge that there are pros cons to live in Canada. The country is beautiful. Nevertheless, I still prefer quality life in a tropical farm.
"I believe quality of life is more importnt than anything." 100% agree!!
Healthcare is the best? Really? Not as bad as in the US but still very bad.
So which country do you consider has good healthcare? Canadian health care used to be fine but seemed stretched to the limit before Covid. Now it’s anywhere between too slow to dangerous for the poor people who need and rely on it. As far as I can tell, Americans pay too much for healthcare but for the ones who have coverage as opposed to the 9% who do not, the health care you receive in the US is fast and the treatment is top notch.
What? The Country Healthcare is the best. Have you ever been sick in Canada. You didn't hear how many people have died just in a year, in emergency toom waiting for care. Google it. It is not because it is free it is good. I have been on Canada fir three years and I still don't have a primary care Doctor even I requested it two years and half ago..You don't know what you are talking about
@@da80 Not true. Healthcare is bad.
Very good video; ALL GREAT POINTS 👍🏼 thank you for showing the reality on the ground
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching.
@@MakeThatChange ---- the only NOT GREAT POINT in your video was the remark at 6:53 about "another crazy white guy slashing people with a knife". You 2 white girls should make a comment about all the "crazy black guys shooting up Toronto with guns"................ or is that fact too politically incorrect for a white person to say in Liberal Toronto???
I live in a little 2-bedroom house in Kitchener-Waterloo and bought a large 4-bedroom double garage home in a little city in Central Ontario for half the price. The cost of living in and around Toronto is very similar in pricing. I have already landed a job and can't wait to live a slower pace lifestyle with less stress, less traffic, and fewer people.
That's amazing..🙂
Are you a waitress
I agree with everything; hence I live in North York. Right by subway and good access to highways and walkable living. I never had the desire to live downtown.
Thank you for shredding the light for other considering moving to TO. 🙏👍
I moved here from Sudbury back in 2003. Its a huge difference. I prefer the slower pace of life and if you think taking public transit is rough, try working in that field which I have been doing for 18 years. It take a toll on you.
The TTC drivers are rude.
I moved away from Toronto in 2021. I am currently in Panama.
How are you liking it ?
You described a lot of common problems for major city downtowns. Most of these complaints are not really Toronto specific.
That’s correct
That’s what I was going to say. 🙄
Toronto does not define the identity of Canada ... very USA car culture and Asian . No green space and not built for families .. Feels like USA with Indians and Chinese.
Toronto does not even have Wi fi in the subway and the city is not safe ... it applies only to Toronto where people are living in ghettos India in Brampton and China downtown .. These ugly sides are typical of Toronto and Vancouver
Very informative, thank you! We are planning to move to Ontario and were deciding between Toronto and Ottawa; so your video really helps us make a better decision.
Ottawa is a much, much better option. Toronto is way too overcrowded and despite it being the biggest city in Canada it's unlivable. One of my best friends moved from Toronto to Edmonton and said that it was the best choice of her life.
@@polarninjawastakenOttawa just has more manure, politicians and rules. Depending on your job I would live in a small town.
After living in the GTA for over 40 years, we left the centre of the Canadian universe for a life on the mythical island province of PEI. It has been truly magical.
that's great to hear Jay! All the best - hope to visit PEI some time soon!
Never have I heard the contrary.
Do you have a GP?
GTA the video game?
Even housing prices in smaller Ontario cities than Toronto are expensive. Places like Kitchener, Hamilton, Guelph, Brantford and Burlington are becoming commuter towns with people working in the GTA. That drives up prices of real estate. Homes and condos are both crazy prices.
Hell, I live in North Bay and our rent is getting insane! I can't afford to move from my room in the house I'm in. Houses don't even tend to last more than a couple of weeks on the market before being bought.
I moved back into my parent's house when the pandemic started. 3 years later I'm doing better than before financially, but still can't find a way to move back into the city. Just 5 years ago I was going out late every night and living it up in downtown Toronto, but I can't picture it being like that again for me - it just doesn't seem as safe, and the housing situation is just as you described. I'm now planning on moving to Valencia, Spain! Can't wait to see where you guys end up, and hopefully Toronto cleans itself up a bit lol
Ah Spain - sounds like a dream destination after Canada! All the best in your move✌️
I think that there's literally castles in spain you can get for cheaper than toronto condo and a lot of it has to do with money laundering, many buyers of condos are simply laundering money and don't need a person actually living in them. That's why they can be so cheap. Toronto is a litmus test for the rest of what Canada can expect and it's very broken.
@@seanothepop4638 Agreed! And yeah in Valencia you can get a single condo for around $1200-$1500 which is far better than the $2500 I'd pay here! I work remote for a Toronto company, but they may let me live there for a bit. Toronto is just too far gone at the moment haha
Lived in Toronto for 22 years and am glad I left that city. It was becoming suffocating
I visited Toronto in 2014 and really love the place especially Toronto Bay Area...I believe it is excellent place for tourist but lots of challenges for permanent resident as you have illustrated ....Good luck in new place....
OMG .. all true. Toronto, especially downtown, was the best 30-40 years ago but it really went downhill starting 15 years ago. Bad urban planning and lack of adequate public transit are to blame. We moved to Calgary 5 years ago and it has been a RELIEF.
Really? Inspite of the freezing weather?
The government needs to do more to support the TTC. It is pretty good for a self funded system.
@@misspee3707 Calgary can get cold for sure but that generally lasts for a week, and happens 2x in a winter season with Chinook breaks in between. Snow stays white for a week or more .. that was a big surprise for us. Today it's plus 4, sunny, winter wonderland but I think it is melting underneath. You definitely need proper winter clothing but not long johns which is what I needed when living in Edmonton years ago.
@@susanstewart1402 They say Calgary is the only big city in Canada where the locals don't complain about the weather. If there's too much snow, just wait a couple of days and a chinook will eat it!
I am from Italy and living & working in Canada. I have been blessed and I am very happy (and lucky) with my career and life here but I like that you show what the reality is for most.
Lots of people fall for the great and patriotic PR Canadians are very good at (about Canada).
Toronto or Vancouver does not define the identity of Canada More China or India culture
The highway going to thru downtown thing is a relic of the past. It used to be popular, a sign of progress, to have said structures, indicating your city is modern. However, that fell out of favor because of the reasons cited in the video. Slowly cities started removing their highways out of downtown, or sending them underground.
I would not live in any city. The crime, poverty and noise never ends. There are so many small towns in Canada that are cheaper, quiet and neighbours watch out for each other, therefore little to no crime.
You guys are so right.
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im from Halifax but i moved to Alberta. Lived in a few cities in Alberta but my fav is Calgary. I'd say its the nicest/best bang for your buck here in Canada.
Too cold, only liveable options in Canada are toronto and Vancouver and they are too expensive
@@kevin6588 so what's the solution?
i'm curious, did you live in Edmonton? if yes, what made you choose yyc over yeg?
@@toonnaobi-okoye2949 yes i lived in edmonton for 10 years and calgary 1 year. i now live in northern alberta because it is higher paying job. but i loved calgary because it was a lot cleaner, less homeless people, the lifestyle is more modern and less redneck, people have nicer things/better jobs. Edmonton is very rough around the edges, not much to do. not a pretty city. all there is to do is go to bars there or live the redneck lifestyle like quadding, camping, fishing that kind of thing people are into in Edmonton. Calgary is more like Vancouver style people are a lot healthier and spend their money differently.
@@kevin6588 i wouldnt live in toronto if someone paid me. Vancouver I would live there if the cost of living wasnt so high. So thats why i ended up in Alberta. It is very cold but the wages make up for it sometimes haha
Hi it is very nice to listen you both. Love it😊🥰
Thank you! 😃
Congrats on your move!
thank you Casey!
YEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSS agree with everything in this video
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You have mentioned very important points such as the buildings quality is low and the prices are very high. Surprisingly, most of the projects here in Canada do not comply with the specifications and standards.
Yeah the condos are built by cutting corners. I live in a coop and am shocked at how my building is better built than all these fancy new condos. They're all about maximizing profit.
I live in Hamilton. I bought a house in Newfoundland and I'm moving because I can get a house for under $100,000 there in a small town. My aunt also lives in Hamilton. A few weeks ago someone shot at the back of her neighbor's house 14 times with a gun. Fortunately nobody was hurt but she's terrified so is selling her house and also buying a house in Newfoundland.
Do you have a job lined up there? How’s the economy in NF?
Well if you don't need to live in Hamilton and you're ok with Nfld then sure, why not? Nothing wrong with Nfld and best of all the spoiled, choosy, whiny young immigrants don't like it either so you can socialize exclusively with sensible civilized people:- go for it!
@@purple7vi0let not so good but I'm an investor and stock trader and work online and my aunt is retired and has a pension.
@@Magdalene777 ohh I see
The new found love for small town
great video. informative. thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for sharing your experience guys ☺
Thanks for watching!
I look forward to hearing where you move to! We have been traveling around trying to decide where to move. Everywhere has pros and cons and we haven’t come to a decision yet.
As someone who grew up in Toronto and now lives abroad, most of what you’re describing are common problems in most major cities globally. Fact of the matter is, as we age we tend to gravitate out of downtown city living for “better quality of life”.
Very True!
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Not anymore that's why you don't live here..Its broke beyond repair best to leave completely..
@@charsback I don’t live in Toronto anymore because I was offered a good opportunity elsewhere, that I couldn’t turn down. I still love Toronto and visit frequently because of Family and Friends. The city has its issues but so do a lot of other places around the world, no where is perfect.
@@marlonjames6360 True. Nowhere is perfect.
But other cities have a charm despite their shortcomings. Toronto has no charm, no personality whatsoever. It's just depressing being there. That's the worst for me, and it finally made me realize I should get out.
And when I did get out I did honestly feel much better.
I'm VERY curious about where you are moving. Hopefully there will be a video update soon :)
Thank You for report
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Thanks,
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but having new eyes.
Beautifully said.
would you ever move back to montreal? after living in toronto for 5 years myself, moving to montreal with a toronto job sounds perfect. is it?
Depends on what job you have and what your lifestyle is! Montreal is more laidback, and artsy, it’s a beautiful city too.
Personally, I don’t think I’ll move back to Montreal
Toronto is one of the best and vibrant and high tech mega city in the world. Definitely Toronto is not for people who prefer laid back village like style. Toronto attracts best minds from the world. It is competitive and awesome. It is city of immigrants from around the world. I used to live in Montreal and studied there and I had no idea that Canada has a city like Toronto. Once I visited it I moved to Toronto 18 years ago and no regret at all. I will be bold now, Toronto is the only city in Canada and the rest are small and big villages. One famous Canadian comedian said during just for laugh fest inauguration in Toronto " Hi my country Toronto and I can see people from our neighboring country Canada"
Toronto is not Canada and not USA. It is Toronto by itself. This is a city of highly educated, competitive and driven immigrants and Canadians city. If you do not like challenge and state of art tech world, yes leave Toronto. Why should you waste your time and life where you can't compete and enjoy competing.
The reason you gave to leave Toronto shows that you prefer quite and calm and village style life. It is not wrong but that is your preference and but not mine and many people who live and enjoy Toronto. One more thing. You will never know the beauty of Toronto till you leave it.
Good luck in your endeavours.
Yes, Toronto is not Canada and not USA. Toronto is The United Nations.
Come to Ottawa! Easy access to green spaces (Gatineau park) and you'll be in between both Toronto and Montreal.
Wonderful location!
I moved away from Toronto twice in my life, once to the US for 2 years and then to Germany for 10 years. After 13 years back here I am done. I bought a retirement home in NB and as soon as I can, I am gone. I can't handle the traffic, the costs, the overcrowded streets, the ugliness of Toronto, the crime and the unbelievably arrogant people that have moved here in the last 30 years.
You could have stayed in Germany. People are not arrogant over there at all ...ROFL
I was born here (one of he few, lol) and have recently retired. I sold my house and now paying A LOT to rent a nice house. I’m ready to leave but can’t decide where to go. It’s a toss up between B.C. (Probably Vancouver Island) or Europe (likely Italy). My dream is to be surrounded by ocean and mountains. I’m worried that B.C., although beautiful, will be a bit boring. Any suggestions are welcome!
Stay where you are.
@@lindystanway8110 interesting
BC is insanely expensive and the government is worse than Ontario. Try New Brunswick, cheaper to live and if you live in Saint John, you are 15 minutes from different beaches, parks and ocean in every direction. Avoid Nova Scotia, trust me.
@@RacerX888 I know the prices/government are undesirable. I’ve been out to the East Coast numerous times, definitely not for me.
Do some traveling while you still can. You could live in Bangkok in a nice condo and have nice food for a lot less than you're paying for rent here....summers are too hot though. Maybe Buenos Aires. And look into Greece and Spain besides Italy in Europe. Lots of YT videos of these places.
I know a woman who moved from Ukraine during the war who cried at the shitty apartment in Toronto she was renting. She moves back to Ukraine with the war still going on.
We have also met several Ukrainians who either moved back or moved to Poland. 😳
Stats says, 1 million Ukrainians got visas thru the emergency program. But only 200 thousands have arrived to Canada. Unfortunately 60% of them moved back to Europe! So, I’m wondering why?
Today's snow storm is another reason.... Not an immigrant but your fresh perspective is something that's been on my mind... I need to think as a new comer to make wise decision... You have made me think of moving to either Montreal or Halifax.. price wise and university opportunities
Also consider your PR pathways when choosing a province
Monteal and Halifax are great places, but they get more snow than Toronto. So, a snow storm in Toronto shouldn't be a reason you would go there instead.
@@pauly5418 that was a joke because there was a 27cm snow storm on the day they release the video in Toronto.. Halifax is on avg warmer than Toronto and the other cities..
Montreal is a great place to live compared to Toronto. Prices are high but still you can have a nice condo rented for CAD1.5k and if you live by the metro lines it's very handy and you don't even need a car to get around.
I've been watching you guys for months and finally i came to toronto last week, but now you're leaving. I was expecting more videos but wherever you go i'll watch your videos anyway😊 good luck!
Welcome to Toronto! We will still be around ;)
Can I ask you where are u going to move to, some recommendations for the better a place would be appreciated
My parents immigrated from Portugal to torontonin the late 70s. I was born and raised downtown. At 35 i left. Its so different and ridiculous
Did you go back to Portugal ?
Grew up in Toronto / GTA. Moved to Québec city Oct 2021. Love it and do not regret it. Cheaper housing, lower traffic, quieter less crowded town, and a better family oriented place
Quebec City is one of the most special cities in Canada!
Was it hard to adapt to the language barrier.
@@alexcheetah79 A little at first; but it can be learned. Of course it helped that I already had a foundation in French upon arrival
As always, thank you for keeping it real. Love you and your channel. 💪🏻🧠
We appreciate that! Thank you
The Gardiner was there before even one condo tower was built.
just lived there for a year in 2020 , as soon as the pandemic ended I moved to the eastern side. All points raised are true , the city is just too noisy
Are you enjoying your life east?
@@MakeThatChange I came to live in Whitby in 2020 housing was affordable at that time you could get a detached house 3 bed 3 bath with basement and backyard for 700k , now it's one of the most in demand area. Although it's still peaceful and there are a lot of parks and open areas
Living in Toronto has always been one of my biggest goals and dreams for the past 5 years, I've been planning to move here for years and now that I've finally made it, I don't think I want to stay here for too long. It's not safe at all and it's becoming impossible to afford the cost of living here. I think the heydays of this city are behind us.
Couldn't agree more
Glad you still tried it Mauricio! It was probably good for a certain phase in your life - now onto the next one?
Yup, it's a (excuse my language) shit hole.
Moving to Toronto today is like going to a party late after it's long over. Toronto's great days died since the 80s.
I always say Toronto is a parking lot disguised as a city, there's way too much traffic!
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Cool video)) where have you decided to move?
Left Toronto 7 months ago to Richmond, BC. In Toronto I was renting a room and now I rent a room (more, but not significantly expensive) in Richmond. The quality of my new house is much better and I earn more money at my new work (I continue to work in security). Here in Metro Vancouver you have a different life rhythm, and you also surrounded by nature (one of the sings I didn't have in Toronto).
That’s great to hear that you’re happy with your move! All the best! Hope it only gets better from there✌️
@@MakeThatChange Thanks a lot. May I ask where are you moving to?
Oi dear guys.. I've been missing you guys.. I wasn't able watch your videos for a long time for my some personal problem. I've been missing you guys. God bless you. I hope you're living a good life in Canada🇨🇦 I hope you're families are good guys. 😭
I lived in downtown Toronto for 8 years. Everything in this video is so true. The condos are so terribly designed and built!
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I already left Toronto and Canada in 2021. I moved to Germany and am happy with the move.
That’s awesome! How was your adaptation period?
These problems are occurring everywhere. We have the same complaints about builders cutting corners here in Las Vegas. Everything is cheap and shitty nowadays, not just buildings.
If you want a city/metro area the size of Toronto with similar amenities, Chicago, Houston and Dallas are much cheaper.
Chicago is MUCH more dangerous than Toronto. Though it is cheaper and has good job opportunities with more or less the same climate. Texas... Well...
I follow Babylokov from St. Petersburg, Russia. St Petersburg is a Beautiful city with so many Restaurants, Bars and the "Galeria Mall"
Agreed, from what I see .... I want to go there one day!
The insurance rates in Toronto seem high to outsiders but it isn't the worst by Canadian standards. I have 10 years of driving history in the US with no accidents or tickets but despite that I pay $240 every month for a 2021 Toyota Tacoma in Calgary (with snow tires and very low crime rate in my region). My guess is that this is due to hail storms, but who knows? Rent is definitely cheaper here though (relatively speaking).
I forgot to add that Calgary was my first choice because it is so close to the mountains and I don't regret moving here one bit. I moved from the American mid west and this place is very similar. My job is 100% remote, so I have had no issues whatsoever, except having to work in Central Time while living in Mountain Time (a very small sacrifice for living so close to the mountains).
The highway and was there for decades before the buildings, used to be factories, industrial, and even oil storage.
I live in Toronto and have never used an air conditioner. Just open the windows and use a fan. Did you only live in apartments right down by the highway? It's a big city with all sorts of neighbourhoods. Good luck in your new home.
Thank you! Glad you've gone by without an AC! Must be a greatly designed home with good air flow!
@@MakeThatChange I wouldn't say particularly, it's an an older building. But if you don't have air conditioning you do become accustomed to the temperatures, and the fan moves the air around nicely. I don't like the feel of air conditioned air, and I don't like becoming dependant upon it. The best of luck to you in your new home!
Thank you Bob!
Everyone who wants to move to Toronto must watch this video first. I live in Toronto and am planning to move to Ottawa.
I can understand people wanting to leave Toronto I am in London & I have to use Via Rail to travel to Eastern Ont to visit family. I am terrified to have to wait down in Union Station for my next train. I never felt this unsafe approx 8 yrs ago
Is it a better place to live?
@@massoudzahedi there are some cons and pros, but it is more safe for sure, and cost of renting/buying property is lower than in Toronto
@Julia Daniloff Dear Julia, I am a father of two, and i intend to open a grocery store.
Are schools and universities at a high level in ottawa?
Is business profitable there?
@@massoudzahedi I have never lived in Ottawa and not sure about opening grocery store, would it be profitable or not, for sure universities and colleges are good ( compare to some other provinces). Toronto and surrounding areas have more options for colleges and universities, but to be honest I am so tired of Toronto, the crime rate is getting higher and higher every year. I have children and choose safety over any profits or even over education.
The cost of living is also very expensive in London as well. I have to say that this is quite a friendly city. I feel that we are heading toward a depression ! I am not the only one that feels this way !!
This is why in my comments in this video I made the distinction between "expensive" and "overpriced".
London is indeed "expensive", but it's not "overpriced" because it's terrific. Toronto? Just "overpriced".
I have been weekend living outside of Chatham Ontario for 14 years. It's a backwards, super conservative area. It feels like it's 40 years behind.
The real estate prices are the best reason to be there.
Sir, for someone like me, father of two, is it a good place to raise my children?
(school, university, sports centers...)
@@massoudzahedi it's good if you like outdoor activities. There's a beautiful lake nearby. University is one hour away
Thanks for the video. I've lived across Canada and I really enjoyed enjoyed my five years in St. John's. (Nfld) and also three years in Whitehorse (YT). I live in Vancouver (where I'm from) and hate the city nowadays. The entire lower mainland BC and southern Vancouver Island have turned into congested expensive crime-ridden dumps. Some of my friends are starting to retire and moving to places like Spain, Philippines, Vietnam and Costa Rica. Seems more appealing that wasting money in Canada.
Go to Las Vegas. Thousands of restaurants, everything from quick eats to the highest of high end restaurants, great weather, though hot, so you don't have to worry about road salt damaging your car, a lot of entertainment, again from lowest to highest, including plenty of free concerts and other shows. Some of the best hotels in the world, with casinos adding to the entertainment. Plenty of outdoor exercise options and sights to see. And they just keep building out new developments in its suburbs, some of them in which the new houses cost only a little over 200k.
Is it Calgary that you guys are moving to?
hi girls , realy !!!!! ,you surprise us, each time by diffrent things ,often not esay to digest of course and that keeps me from moving forward unfortunatly, at the end i guess paris is better than canada , vous confirmez?
I was living in Toronto, it is a good city to live but I just found it not as good as I was expecting. Now, I am in Montreal and at the moment it feels more welcoming than Toronto for new commers. I know, every person has a different experience but from the rental or real estate perspective Toronto is a lose case even if there are better wages. I can not wait to know where you are moving... something is telling that it is between Calgary, Ottawa and Montreal.
Good for you ! Get out while you can
My friend is a newfie and he says you can get a house in St Johns for 3 times cheaper than Toronto.
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Have you ever considered moving in the country? I find prices and needless chaos tends to die down the further away you are from the city.
100% that's what we're doing
Compared to where you originally came from. St.Petersburg and Siberia , how would you rate these issues you’re unhappy with . I’m particularly curious about the “ safety “ aspect and cost and quality in that order.
IMO the only valid reason of all you've mentioned for leaving is traffic.Even that unfortunately comes with living in a big city. Impossible to be in a large quiet city with good job opportunities with no traffic.
WRT bad construction quality, try looking for buildings that are 10-15 years old. They're still relatively modern with all the amenities but quality surpasses current standards.
You can still enjoy the city life by living in areas outside of the core. North York (Yonge and Finch area) and Humber Bay (Lake Shore and Park Lawn) are good examples. Bustling area with good public transportation to downtown.
Thanks for the insight Michael, good to know!
Loving your content more and more each day. I lived in Montreal, I then moved to Toronto, I only stayed there for 3months and went back to Montreal. The quality of life in Montreal is amazing. It helps me manage my cost and I do not have give up my freedom to work for many hours. All the best in your next move
Thank you for the kind words Mary! Glad you’re enjoying Montreal a lot! All the best ✌️
I am looking forward to moving to Montréal.
I wish i lived in Montreal. Go Habs Go. I’m stuck in Brampton 🤦🏼♂️
Very valid reasons that reflect the problems of greed causing a real estate bubble in Toronto.
Unfortunately politicians can't seem to control the housing problem.
They used to describe Toronto as "New York run by the Swiss." Now, I have my doubts...
Born and raised in TO. Lived downtown for years, loved it. I moved for work 15 years ago. I miss my home but I could never afford to live there anymore.
where do you live now? Do you like it?
I could never live in Toronto haha. I'm just fine anywhere north of Parry Sound. ☃️
Fair enough!
@@MakeThatChange and far enough form Torontos maddness:)
Great video! most of those buildings around the highway where recently built.
I wish you all good luck in your move away from Toronto. You both all have the right reasons why you would not want to stay.
Thank you!
The buildings were built well after the freeway
Hi girls, at ferst thank you, I have a qvestion, worth to come Canada and study interior dizzain for migration.?
Interior design has a moderately positive outlook for the next 5-10 years. There’s a lot of construction happening and interior design is in demand. Toronto is the best place for that profession. Vancouver and Montreal will be more challenging.
Nice example of common sense, congratulations!
My colleagues live in Toronto.
I never asked them about their city and now I know a little more)
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We are thinking of moving to the Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville or Ajax area of the GTA ... better for kids or maybe the Vancouver suburbs ... Calgary is interesting ... better than Ottawa imo
Many great options!
100 times Burlington Over Hamilton for similar cost of life vs Ajax and Oakville that have insanely Expensive property taxes on the house! I would also consider which of the cities has less people unemployed and more diversity of Jobs...that's a huge factor to a better city for everyone!
@@diegoelet Thanks for the ideas Diego
I live in Windsor and recently had an interview for a job in Toronto. It pays a lot and I've been looking at housing in the city and I'm not sure anymore. Also I hate traffic.
Interesting,I was thinking about suggesting they consider Windsor. Still relatively affordable with a major American city across the river. Best of both worlds.
I do like to visit big cities for to sightseeing, vacations and etc. However, I prefer to live in a suburban community.
Windsor has a two major problems-unemployment and organized crime. It is also an unofficial suburb of Detroit.
It is still a great place to be if you have low mortgage or completely paid off house. No other city in Canada offers the same kind of convenience and quality of life as far as amenities and access to things go. Montreal comes close but they don't have the lake and the weather sucks. Everywhere else is essentially rural living, you may get a half decent mall here and there but nothing to write home about. Over 50% of Canada lives in Southern Ontario. Think about that!!! That's one hell of a country :) Where are you guys moving?
Canada is my homeland. I have always lived here and mainly in Ottawa. This country has changed over the years. There was a time I was proud to be Canadian. Not anymore. What makes this country appealing to foreigners?
You guys didn't give a birth for almost 40 years, do you think Canada will wait until you get older and there is no young generation to replace old people like you? No that's why government is bringing more young people, and still you don't want to have even 1 kid, but you can feed and take care of 5 dogs.
Despite Canada's flaws, it is still better than many countries.
I see Hardly any White People in Toronto ! Toronto is Very Gay and Very Asian now ! Nuts eh ! All My friends left for Europa ! Money is not everything !
Well , even with the increase in crime it's still safer than many other places in the world. There's still a reputation of good healthcare. As a US American it's a good place to immigrant to as the language is a non-issue outside Québec and it's not so exhausting to live there (compared to the endless polemic politics of the US). It has nice nature and decent worker protection .
When I moved to Toronto in 2014 I was shocked with a poor quality of apartments. I I moved from Poland, not a wealthy country but stull... In Switzerland where I live now apartments are also generic but of better quality especially new builds. I am missing socializing opportunities, missing meeting people from my country and big city vibe, but family-wise, money-wise and career-wise this was a good choice. Last year during job searching I even start applying for jobs in Toronto, but costs of rent were absolutely insane.
Gosh, how I hated smoke detectors ringing when cooking. Jeez. It is sad what you sad about violence, when I was living there in 2014-9 it was much better. Maybe cost of living crisis is making people so violent? I felt anxiety where living in Toronto but it was not bad.
Totally agree with you folks. I live in downtown right next to the train . Super loud all day long. Also, things happen on TTC.
Big mistake to live there ?? Why ? Traying to be cool and fit in to the Woke feminists crowd ??? No Brain and Self respect to pay that kind money ! Stupid !
Lived in Toronto for 10 years. Moved to Edmonton (sucked never go there) now living in Montreal and looking to move back to Toronto. Montreal just doesn’t cut it. This video is so negative about Toronto, it’s a HUGE city of course there will be crime, traffic, it’s expensive because it has a high quality of life!
Left TO in 2013 and not 10 years later visiting I fell in love all over again! So many positive things happened!
Im sorry you had a bad experience.
Montreal is awesome but it’s expensive too the taxes are gross and the winter sucks. More over people here can be really rude.
Torontonians are extremely friendly and open.
In Mexico City you also have to account for at least 2 hours of traffic daily, there is crime too and pollution.
Perhaps more to Switzerland? It will be quiet, organized and def not fast paced.
I just moved to Toronto 3 weeks ago and you are leaving already :) Btw, I also don't like the way heating works here.
Well, I wish to move to Canada during the next 6 to 8 months, and my goal is to move to the GTA, but after watching this video, I think I will reconsider my decision, and choose an other place to move.
Can you tell me a bit about Ottawa?
Move to Windsor..far less traffic/very peaceful and less noise
Ottawa has more grit and can feel very rough around the edges, albeit with a few nice, charming pockets of quaint history here and there, not inconvenient, a relic of the '90s with flashes of the 21st century, but those are few and far between.
@@alexanderadonyae7937 I intend to open a supermarket.
Is Windsor OK for this business?
@Valeria-Militia Messalina clearly speaking, with two children and a supermarket business in mind, where should we unpack our staff?
Don't bother moving to Canada. It's too expensive!! It's too expensive for Canadians. You're probably better off staying where you are.
It’s too expensive.. we are staying in Calgary..
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