About Ottawa
Ottawa, adjacent to the Great Lakes region of North America, close to Ontario, the capital of Canada, and across the lake from the United States to the south. It is the fourth largest city in Canada. Spring is short, summers are hot and humid, autumns are sun-drenched, and winters are cold. The total population is about 1.324 million, and the main languages are French and English.
The modern and vibrant Ottawa is not the same for everyone as the Ottawa of the past. In the first century, half of its population was Catholic and half Protestant. In the 19th century, a large number of French-Canadians or French-speaking people flocked to Ottawa to start their own businesses in cities along the Ottawa River, originally a Christian township in Ireland and France.
Today, African Americans and many other ethnic groups from Asia have joined the bandwagon. Arabs, South Asians and Chinese Canadians make up 16% of the city's population. This eclectic ethnic integration allows diversity and multiculturalism to permeate all aspects of working life in Ottawa.
Economy, employment and cost of living:
Ottawa's economy is very strong, with wages here being the highest in Canada. Compared with the province and the whole country, the unemployment rate is below average and has been stable for a long time. If you compare the per capita income and house prices in Ottawa below with the house prices in Shanghai, it is clear that the income of Ottawa City is more purchasing power.
The City of Ottawa offers a large number of efficient resources for job seekers, most of the job search can be done online, and speaking French will have a slight advantage in the job competition. The estimated monthly cost for a family of four is about RMB22,000, excluding rent.
A single person estimates that the monthly cost is about RMB 6,000, excluding rent. Based on the monthly rent, the one-bedroom rent is expected to be between RMB5,000 and RMB10,000; the three-bedroom rent is expected to be between RMB5,000 and RMB17,000.
If there is money to buy a property in Wo, depending on the location, it is expected to be RMB 12,000 to 32,000 per square meter, and the fixed interest rate of the mortgage loan is 2.7 per 20 years. Ottawa's per capita after-tax salary is expected to be around 19,800 yuan. Compared to Shanghai, Ottawa is 35% more expensive (excluding rent), but Ottawa's house rents are on average 13% lower than Shanghai's, and the price of houses is undoubtedly lower than that of Shanghai.
educate
The educational aspect is always worth studying. Ottawa's population is almost the most educated in canada. Unlike many cities, Ottawa has a rich French and English language environment, and the city includes Carleton University, the University of Ottawa, Algonquin College, and more.
French and English teaching systems coexist, and French schools are relatively scarcer than English schools, but still provide students with a satisfying learning experience. There are also Catholic schools to choose from, and students can study at similar schools even if they are not Catholic.
Leisure and entertainment
Life in Ottawa is rich and varied. Ottawa is a city of sports, with a variety of balls ranging from football to rugby to hockey, all kinds of snow sports skiing, ice skating, all kinds of water activities, Ottawa is a city of music, famous for jazz festivals.
If you like music, the Plays or Orchestras at the National Arts Centre are not to be missed; Ottawa is also a city of the arts, and the oil paintings, statues, drawings and crafts at the National Gallery of Canada and the National Museum are a great entry point to explore the historical, influence and cultural differences of canada's regions.
Transportation and travel
Choice of car, public transport, taxi/boat. City tours are within walking distance. Bus tickets are available as secondary, day and monthly passes. The price calculation is more complicated: the cash payment for the youth and adult sub-card is RMB 18 at a time.
The cost of a taxi is higher, with a starting price of 20 yuan for the people, 9.6 yuan for each additional kilometer, and an estimated waiting fee of 120 yuan for less than 1 hour. If you prefer water transportation, you can experience a rental boat between May and October every year.
In short, I think that if you are used to a quiet or comfortable life, also like snow, can withstand the cold of winter, have a job and have a more leisurely personal life, Ottawa may be a good choice.