Cost of Living - monthly outgoings
Aug 12th 2008, 2:50 pm
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Re: Cost of Living - monthly outgoings
Now this is really gilding the lily. The whole time my child lived in Halifax we sent her food parcels of goods unobtainable there.
Aug 12th 2008, 2:54 pm
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I am sorry, could you enlighten me on what goods, she could'nt get, I would really like to know.
I live in France, I could write a book on the subject
I live in France, I could write a book on the subject
Aug 12th 2008, 2:58 pm
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Roti. Curry powder. Truffles. Lamb. Chili peppers. Raclet cheese. Durain. Tartex.
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Aug 12th 2008, 3:03 pm
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Aug 12th 2008, 3:04 pm
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The idea of moving from France to Canada for the food might be the most preposterous yet advanced on this board. How many Michelin starred poutine stands are there in NS?
Aug 12th 2008, 3:05 pm
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Aug 12th 2008, 3:06 pm
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They're a problem even in Toronto. There are some at the Kensington market but, if we're in Arizona, we buy in huge quantity as the choice is much better. Generally Toronto's great for food but Mexican's a weak spot. Asked to recommend an authentic place to eat the Mexican consol could only offer "my house?".
Aug 12th 2008, 3:10 pm
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I've been a contract programmer in Canada (though not in Winnipeg) since 1986 though much of my income comes from royalties on programs already written. I think contracting is better paid than permanent work and it has the considerable advantage that the taxes are lower (averaged over ten years my deductions Tax, CPP, EHT, yadda yadda have been 17% of gross income; income varying from a low of $120k). That said, contract rates in Toronto are about half what they are in London.
I don't know what the going rate for jobs in Winnipeg might be but as someone who pays more than $40,000 a year in alimony I can assure you that the recipient doesn't think it a viable income for two people living mortgage free in Toronto. Winnipeg would have to be very cheap indeed to make that a living wage.
I don't know what the going rate for jobs in Winnipeg might be but as someone who pays more than $40,000 a year in alimony I can assure you that the recipient doesn't think it a viable income for two people living mortgage free in Toronto. Winnipeg would have to be very cheap indeed to make that a living wage.
but seriously.. we also thought contracting would be better paid - as it is in the uk - but not according to the IT agency guy. i guess we'll find out anyway. we survive on £23k in the uk at the mo, and that's with a £60k mortgage, so we're hoping we if we only have a mortgage of £30k but an income of £17k (equiv. thereof) we should be no worse off.
Aug 12th 2008, 3:16 pm
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Aug 12th 2008, 3:17 pm
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They're a problem even in Toronto. There are some at the Kensington market but, if we're in Arizona, we buy in huge quantity as the choice is much better. Generally Toronto's great for food but Mexican's a weak spot. Asked to recommend an authentic place to eat the Mexican consol could only offer "my house?".
i live for Chili Peppers !!!!!!!! I might have to open a "DAZZLERS SPICE STORE" downtown ! 
Aug 12th 2008, 3:18 pm
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Aug 12th 2008, 3:19 pm
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Re: Cost of Living - monthly outgoings
PLEASE DON'T GET INTO THAT.........
When are people going to realise that the average meal you get in a bar/restaurant in OUR part of France anyway is peasant food, yes peasant food, pizza, sausage, fatty faux steak or a runny cheese omelette served with frozen fries and no side salad.......................................
We have eaten in many many restaurants here, Vannes, Carnac, Lorient, Nantes, etc and still I get disappointed NEARLY everytime .
Yes Michelin starred restaurants are wonderful, very far and few between and very very very expensive.
It is the choice, I miss
Give me a Steakhouse in NS anyday