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Forum: Canada
Mar 12th 2018, 10:48 am
Replies: 54
Views: 5,597
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Things to think about...

I don't have experience of BC or AB, but I do travel to Ottawa once a year & occasionally elsewhere in ON/NS and Newfoundland is definitely more expensive for food, groceries, insurance. Some of...
Forum: Canada
Mar 2nd 2018, 3:49 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 5,597
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Things to think about...

Absolutely. Your earning power in Canada is what is key. Being aware of what at first sight might be hidden or under-estimated costs is also important. Insurance and the price of cheese (we had to go...
Forum: Canada
Mar 2nd 2018, 2:12 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 5,597
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Things to think about...

I'm currently wearing a 15 quid pair of M&S black jeans to work. I don't think I could buy something similar here for $25. Certainly not at Sears because, well, Sears doesn't exist anymore.;) But as...
Forum: Canada
Mar 2nd 2018, 1:02 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 5,597
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Things to think about...

Fixed the typo!
Forum: Canada
Mar 2nd 2018, 1:00 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 5,597
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Things to think about...

The Five Points XPA was rather good. Oakham Citra and London Pride are good staples of that pub's beer range.
Forum: Canada
Mar 2nd 2018, 12:37 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 5,597
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Things to think about...

Yes. Here's the board from my "local" when I'm in London: (Note I'm only interested in the real ale. I can drink overpriced poncy craft keg here :-)!)
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Forum: Canada
Mar 2nd 2018, 12:36 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 5,597
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Things to think about...

Yes, me too. In fact I updated my business casual wardrobe last week while back in Blighty for that self same reason. Plus of course the dearth of shops here on the Rock.
Forum: Canada
Mar 2nd 2018, 12:13 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 5,597
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Things to think about...

Blimey. Am I one of those "respected posters"?:rofl:

Cost comparisons are always a bit subjective and are as much to do with your personal economy i.e what you buy, where you live etc. Costs in...
Forum: Canada
Mar 2nd 2018, 12:37 am
Replies: 54
Views: 5,597
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Things to think about...

I travel to the uk (London) frequently as some may know. Outside of the cost of buying property I think pretty much everything feels cheaper in UK than my part of Canada.
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