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Re: Well here we are again!
Originally Posted by Partially discharged
(Post 12867691)
That's all well and good but what about the cheese selection..surely the main determinant of the vitality of a location. :):)
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Re: Well here we are again!
Originally Posted by Revin Kevin
(Post 12867443)
Apart from petrol, is anything cheaper in Canada?
Beef & Pork (but not chicken or lamb) Erm..... I'm struggling to think of anything else. |
Re: Well here we are again!
Originally Posted by Atlantic Xpat
(Post 12867766)
Property (but not always)
Beef & Pork (but not chicken or lamb) Erm..... I'm struggling to think of anything else. |
Re: Well here we are again!
Originally Posted by Hurlabrick
(Post 12867693)
For the wife for sure, but not me. But then I can get German beer at the local Beer Store, so happy bunny!
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Re: Well here we are again!
VAT!
VAT in the UK = 20% HST (same thing really) in Ontario = 13% |
Re: Well here we are again!
Originally Posted by Partially discharged
(Post 12867773)
Are you sure you're British :) I never could figure out the appeal of lager.
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Re: Well here we are again!
Originally Posted by Hurlabrick
(Post 12867775)
I am sure I am NOT British! I am the Canuck (although lived 40+ years in the UK as PR). It's the wife that is the Brit!
Didn't you leave the 'Tick' for London? |
Re: Well here we are again!
Originally Posted by Partially discharged
(Post 12867803)
Ah...hence the love of 'iced hockey' and 'lager'.....next you're going to tell us that Nickelback are musical geniuses and that Tim Horton's make quality artisinal products :)
Didn't you leave the 'Tick' for London? My British friends accuse me of a broad Canadian accent, but Canadians think I am 'sooooo British.....' - I can't win! Oh, and I do actually quite like Timmies! |
Re: Well here we are again!
1. UK is still way ahead of Canada as far as home delivery.
2. We rented a 3 bed detached property on Main/Danforth for $3000 including all utilities in 2018. Rents are dropping downtown for condos, but houses are still expensive. 3. Car insurance is crazy. Quoted $4300 for first year on a new Honda HRV and I have over 15 years no claim experience. Aviva Canada have accepted my no claims and gave me a policy costing $1350. 4. Easier to meet people in East York compared to downtown Toronto. Local library is good place to start networking. 5. We use Freedom Mobile, unlimited calls in Canada and 3GB data package costs $28 per month. Use ttag to make calls back to UK for 5c per minute or Skype via WiFi with Bell WiFi that costs $62 per month for unlimited data and 1GB download speed. |
Re: Well here we are again!
Originally Posted by Revin Kevin
(Post 12867443)
Apart from petrol, is anything cheaper in Canada?
Horses. It's feasible for someone who has a regular job to keep a horse in Canada and ride, either recreationally or in competition. In the UK that's beyond the reach of someone in an equivalent position. I expect the same is true of anything requiring lots of land but I haven't tried sheep keeping. |
Re: Well here we are again!
Originally Posted by glendem4
(Post 12869836)
1. UK is still way ahead of Canada as far as home delivery.
2. We rented a 3 bed detached property on Main/Danforth for $3000 including all utilities in 2018. Rents are dropping downtown for condos, but houses are still expensive. 3. Car insurance is crazy. Quoted $4300 for first year on a new Honda HRV and I have over 15 years no claim experience. Aviva Canada have accepted my no claims and gave me a policy costing $1350. 4. Easier to meet people in East York compared to downtown Toronto. Local library is good place to start networking. 5. We use Freedom Mobile, unlimited calls in Canada and 3GB data package costs $28 per month. Use ttag to make calls back to UK for 5c per minute or Skype via WiFi with Bell WiFi that costs $62 per month for unlimited data and 1GB download speed. When I had dealings with Canadian car insurance companies I had trouble getting my 10 years no claims accepted... |
Re: Well here we are again!
I'd say since COVID-19 home delivery has gotten ALOT better with more of them offering delivery or pickup... but this also means everyone has been using it so it's always fully booked..... does the Canadian also have british citizenship ? If not I'd apply before you leave.. the UK is becoming more and more difficult to do with immigration with and if you ever want to come back you'd need to apply again.
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Re: Well here we are again!
Originally Posted by Frazzle
(Post 12869971)
When Aviva Canada accepted your no claims what proof did you have to provide?
When I had dealings with Canadian car insurance companies I had trouble getting my 10 years no claims accepted... |
Re: Well here we are again!
Originally Posted by dbd33
(Post 12869856)
Horses. It's feasible for someone who has a regular job to keep a horse in Canada and ride, either recreationally or in competition. In the UK that's beyond the reach of someone in an equivalent position.
The thing that is expensive is when your child gets good, and then suddenly the old Welsh mountain pony that only jumps up to 60cm and costs you very little needs to be exchanged for a proper competition pony, who needs a stable…..and feeding….and rugs….and shoes. Then it's not so cheap anymore. :lol: |
Re: Well here we are again!
UK has Pound stores
Canada has Dollar stores Dollar is less than a pound so Canada wins. |
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