Originally Posted by Roberto1980

Looking to start a thread where others can share their experiences of the costs of moving to Canada from the UK.

From start to finish, (finish being you sitting in your new abode and looking at the 'bill' of it all...)

So:-

- Selling up UK home £.......
solicitors, Estate agency fees, council tax final bills, redirecting mail...

1.25 % to sell house plus legal costs, paid by company

- Shipping items £.....
full packing option, full container, 4 bedroom house, approx 6000 pounds paid by company..

- Flights £..
2 adults, 2 kids, extra luggage allowance, not sure but likely $2000 (11 years ago, paid for by company,

- Setting up costs $.......
Initial temporary accommodation / hotel, Rental property upfront deposit, temporary storage, Upfront utility fees, upfront TV / phone fees, mobile phones, private health/dental insurance, new household furniture
rental property, $3000 per month, paid for by company. $600 deposit to hydro company, for other set up costs we were given $10,000 by company, we spent it easily and we weren't extravagant.

- Car(s)$.......
Upfront finance deposits, one off / cash sale, salesperson fees, safety certificate/MOT, upfront insurance payment
rental car for 6 months, paid for by company, I think it was about $1200 per month

- School $.....
$200 to buy school supplies for two kids, we bought more than we needed, significantly lowered that number in subsequent years. No school transportation costs, walking distance

- Childcare $......
before and after school care for kids aged 4 + 6
I think this was $500 per month for 2 kids, before an after school. They only went for 3 days can't remember if I had to pay for all 5 or if the $500 was a pro rated amount

Obviously figures will vary due to where in Canada, size of family, company transfer covering costs etc

Any unforeseen costs can be added to the list I'm sure lol

Originally Posted by vanity

Everyone seems to have covered it

Originally Posted by Roberto1980

There you go, now you're getting it! Well played

Originally Posted by Stinkypup

Erm ..... No.. .........(not the return of Scilly)
Does no-one think that shipping dogs is an essential part of emigration? Cheers! That was the major cost of getting me and Snoopdawg here although if you look in our profile pics some say that there is some family resemblance.. I can't see it...

Still bored!

Originally Posted by vanity

Where? Where is scilly? I had to search for it, such was my memory lapse.
Yeah shipping and the tickets were the most, then the rent obviously...blah.
All for a dream we wanted so much

Originally Posted by vanity

:P

It's not the job hunting, it's thinking whether there is a long term path here in Vancouver - and if I can change my personality to schmooze (answer no)
But no, I won't say anything you don't, stinkypup

Originally Posted by Stinkypup

Never bothered schmoozing myself, a big wet lick on the face usually works for me!

Originally Posted by Stinkypup

Never bothered schmoozing myself, a big wet lick on the face usually works for me!

Originally Posted by BEVS

Do that to my old cat all the time. He still isn't that keen.

Originally Posted by vanity

Fair enough, some people do snipe but most are pretty good eggs and only one or two snipe consistently i.e. be open to feedback Cheers.