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Ah, I see that the sales tax seems to be about 4% extra that in the US (8-9% in NY/California vs 12-13% in BC/Ontario). But you cannot blindly add this to the net income tax.
Got my sin number today after 2 hr wait outside service canada if you are in calgary use this location because it is faster and efficient when compared to other in the city ,but it is bit far from the city and they allow walk in.
23 Sunpark Dr SE #120, Calgary, AB T2X 3V1
23 Sunpark Dr SE #120, Calgary, AB T2X 3V1
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It's faster because it's literally in the middle of nowhere...
It is I live near downtown and there is one near that the wait time os 5 hrs ,this itself was tough.
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So, its no different than getting SSN in the US. I remember going to the Social Security office at 6 am and coming out at 11 am.
Bro it is same as US most things ,the things that I am dissatisfied till now is their phone plans are to expensive unlimited plans 100$ I was like really in us I got that for 40$ from mint.
Gas prices it is too expensive
Buspass 112 $ for a month I was like really in US it is max 30-40 in Houston
Groceries-if you buy from canadian superstore it is okay but other placed like coop (pasta 2.5 $ in canada superstore, 3.5 in coop,milk same company 5.5 superstore 6 in coop) small things add up it is expensive
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Bus and phone/internet are stupid expensive. Gas is actually okay compared to Europe but coming from the US you'd find it expensive yeah. Also it got worse because of the Ukraine war and post pandemic inflation. Also I'm surprised you thought public transport is good in Calgary, it really isn't mate, at least by Vancouver or Euro standards. I mean it depends where you are and where you're going. Not difficult to buy a car and regularly buy gas if you have a proper salary though so it's no big deal.
I've had the chance to travel around quite a bit and to be honest, telecommunication and transportation in Europe was way better than my experience in North America, and things seem to cost more in Canada (with fewwer options) than the US. But then again, the Canadian immigration was more favorable thus my effort to relocate there. Plus, Canada seems to be safer and a bit more welcoming so with the right mindset, you adapt and everything worksout. I am pre-ITA though, covid messed me up, lol.
Disclaimer: This is just my personal experience and opinion, not based on any research or body of knowledge.
North America and Europe are different. Landmass is way bigger, it is country for cars not public transport
If you want ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO near a lake, come to Windsor.