Health care and education in Canada are all free, and Canadians earn a lot of money. Canadian children still receive milk money every month, but life in Canada is really not as good as it is at home.
A few years ago, my friends and I went to Canada for more than a month, and it may be because of the novelty, or because of the rhetoric of people on the Internet, thinking that everything is good in Canada, but it feels like that after a long time.
Simply put, it is inconvenient to live in Canada, on the other hand, it may be because of the lack of relatives, I feel lonely in Canada, I feel some distance from the people there, people are very uncomfortable, I quickly returned to China, or our domestic life is comfortable. Let me share some of my experiences and feelings in Canada.
What it's like to be in Canada when you first arrive
When I arrived in Toronto, Canada, it was four or five o'clock in the afternoon, and as soon as I got off the plane, I felt that the weather in Canada was much cooler than in China, and I felt a little cold, so I quickly put on a prepared down jacket.
There are many neatly lined taxis outside the airport, and the taxis here are not as high-end as everyone thinks, many of them are budget cars, and the price of riding is not cheap.
Along the way, the car drives fast, the Canadian road is built wide and flat, and there are more cars on the road at this time. Canada's public transportation network is not perfect, people mainly rely on self-driving, after all, Canada is a sparsely populated country.
Canada is a little larger than our country, reaching 9.98 million square kilometres, but its population is only 38.5 million people, about the same as our Guizhou province, which is only 176,000 square kilometers in size.
Canadians love good food and usually eat rice as a staple food. Various aquatic products, such as beef and lamb and fish and shrimp, are the main source of nutrients for Canadians. Canadian office workers like to eat fast food at noon, mainly pasta, hamburgers, bacon sticks and American roast chicken, etc., there are many varieties and very affordable.
After spending so many days in Canada, what attracted me the most was Canada's social welfare, which was really good. Medical care in Canada is completely free, the only drawback is the long waiting time.
Canadian schools are public schools, Canadian children go to school for free, and 12 years of compulsory education are implemented there. People who immigrate to Canada need to pay taxes in Canada for one consecutive year to enjoy this benefit.
In addition to free health care and education, Canada is involved in areas such as pension, unemployment and treatment of children and women. There are also various welfare policies, and I think this is the main reason why many people immigrate to Canada.
Canada is like a big rural village
Many friends on the Internet say that Canada is like a big rural area, which mainly means that Canada is not only sparsely populated, but also Canada's urban infrastructure is not as good as we all imagine.
When you arrive in Canada you will find. With the exception of a few large cities such as Toronto and Vancouver, modern high-rises are rarely seen anywhere else in Canada. Due to the high latitude and cold nature of Canada, many places are not suitable for human habitation at all.
Many buildings in Canada are under four stories and have a sense of history and age. Of course, you can also think of this kind of house as an antique, and maybe it can be sold for a good price.
Although the roads in Canada are well built, Canadians do not like to live in buildings, they prefer to live in small houses built by themselves, of course, rich people build villas, they all live in the suburbs. The nearest gas station and supermarket need to drive for 20 minutes, which also reflects that Canada's infrastructure is not perfect.
Canada is a country with a good natural environment, with many well-preserved primeval forests, a large number of lakes, and people living in harmony with nature, animals and plants.
Canadians' work and salaries
Canadians work more easily, working 6 hours a day and generally no more than 38 hours a week.
Don't look at the short working hours of Canadians, but Canadians' salary income is not low, their minimum wage is 2,400 Canadian dollars, which is equivalent to 12,000 yuan.
Dishwashing and service workers in Canada are relatively low-paid, and their monthly salary is generally around $2500.
Skilled workers in Canada pay more, with common auto mechanics, truck drivers and plumbers generally earning between $4,000 and $5,000.
Of course, the above salary income is about the after-tax income of Canadians. To know that Canada's taxes are very high, up to 55%, in short, the higher the income of Canadians, the more taxes they need to pay.
The level of price consumption in Canada
Canadians buy groceries, generally go to supermarkets and shopping malls, there are many cheap supermarkets, which is also the most common shopping place for Canadians.
Supermarket vegetable prices:
1.89 CAD for a cucumber, $2.49 CAD for a pound of green onions,
$1.39 CAD for a pound of cabbage, $1.99 CAD for a pound of eggplant,
$2.1 CAD for a pound of radishes, $2.7 CAD for a pound of tomatoes,
Supermarket fruit prices:
$2.39 CAD for a pound of apple, $3.9 CAD for a pineapple,
$2.9 CAD for a pound of duck pears, $2.89 CAD for a pound of bananas,
$3.79 CAD for one pound of grapes, $5.89 CAD for four mangoes,
Prices of other supermarket items:
$7.99 CAD for a three-liter barrel of vegetable oil,
$1.69 CAD for a liter of gasoline and $2.89 CAD for a bottle of milk,
A pound of bread costs 2.9 euros, a bottle of Coke $3 CAD.
The price of various clothes and shoes is generally between 50 Canadian dollars and 150 Canadian dollars.
The price of the car is relatively cheap in Canada, such as the BMW X5, which can be sold for 120,000 Canadian dollars in China and only 70,000 Canadian dollars in Canada. Harley-Davidson, which is sought after in China, is only $30,000 in Canada.
Something I didn't know until I got to Canada
1. Canada is vast and rich in natural resources, especially the reserves of oil, natural gas, potash, uranium and tungsten ore are among the top five in the world. In addition, there are also many gold, silver, iron ore and coal in Canada.
2. Canada is one of the seven major industrial countries in the West, agriculture, animal husbandry, automobile and aircraft manufacturing and mining are the three pillars of Canada's economy, Canada also has strong strength in software development, drones, robots, artificial intelligence and new energy.
3, life in Canada is not as convenient as in China, mobile payment is not popular in Canada, and many shopping malls and supermarkets in Canada are only open for half a day on weekends.
4, Canadians are more introverted, they generally do not talk much, but they are more persistent, like to do things according to rules and procedures.
5, Canadians amateur life is more monotonous, they generally go out to exercise, the most common may be running, and many Canadians like to climb mountains and ride bicycles.
6. Canada's streets are very clean, which is mainly due to Canada's better garbage classification.
6. Canadian toilets are very clean and tidy, and the facilities inside are very advanced. The tap water is equipped with hot water and can be drunk directly.
7. Smoking is prohibited in public places in Canada, and you must pay attention to this when you arrive in Canada, otherwise you will be punished.
8. Canadians attach great importance to parent-child relationships, and in addition to work, they spend a lot of time with their families and children.
9. Canadians attach great importance to personal privacy when interacting with Canadians, do not try to inquire about the other party's salary income distribution and age.
10. Canada is an immigration country and is very inclusive. When you go to Canada, you will find that the people there are not particularly united, but there are no contradictions, everyone is different.
Recommended tourist attractions in Canada
1. Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, one of the three largest transnational waterfalls in the world, is located at the junction of the United States and Canada, and it is very beautiful and spectacular from afar.
2. Lake Louise
Lake Louise is known as the "pearl of the Rocky Mountains", surrounded by mountains, mountains and rivers, can be described as the beauty of the world, his most beautiful moment is in the early morning. Many photography enthusiasts come here every year to shoot.
3. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is Vancouver's oldest and most famous tourist attraction. The drawbridge is 450 feet long, and the entire park is divided into east and west parts by the drawbridge. The faint of heart simply does not dare to cross this drawbridge.
4. Bay of Fundy
The Bay of Fundy is located on the east coast of Canada. It is a world-famous natural wonder. Whales can be seen here, and the highest tides in the world can be seen here.
5. Cathedral of Our Lady of Nottedam
The largest church in North America, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Nottedam, is a Gothic ancient building that has been around for nearly 200 years. Inside the church there is also a religious museum with a large collection of gold and silver instruments.
Summary:
Canada is the second largest country in the world, but the population there is only more than 38 million people, it can be said that it is a vast and sparsely populated country, but the natural resources are very rich, and Canadians can live well by selling various energy minerals.
Canadians work more easily, they also have a very complete social security system, Canadians can be used to buy their own favorite goods, but Canadians are more pragmatic, they do not like luxury goods, they prefer to spend money on increasing their knowledge and travel vacations.
Canadians really have money and leisure, they like to go to the wild with family and friends when they have holidays, and they like to travel to nearby countries for vacation.