Although foreign workers in Canada enjoy their jobs, they frequently face financial difficulties with housing and other living expenses. Canada is ranked 27th out of
Although foreign workers in Canada enjoy their jobs, they frequently face financial difficulties with housing and other living expenses. Canada is ranked 27th out of 53 travel destinations by Expat Insider as of 2023. The fantastic work culture and job market are highlighted by expats who adore their career lives.
For many, though, life in Canada is difficult due to the high cost of living. Even though they like living in the nearby city, they frequently find it difficult to access medical care. Fortunately, they say that navigating the local bureaucracy is not difficult, though obtaining a visa may be difficult. In Canada, 71% of foreigners are content with their lives overall, compared to 72% worldwide.
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A. Versatile Work Environment & Outstanding Career Opportunities
Canada’s strongest point is working abroad, ranking seventh. Particularly beloved by foreigners are their career prospects (9th) and work culture and satisfaction (8th). They value, among other things, how Canadian business culture fosters independence (61% vs. 46% globally), flexibility (77% happy vs. 60% globally), and creativity (63% vs. 51% globally). While nearly three out of five expats (59%) are satisfied with the local job market (compared to 47% globally), nearly two out of every three (65%) also rate their personal career options positively (compared to 57% globally).
B. Discouraged by Exorbitant Living Expenses
One stark disadvantage of living in Canada is revealed by the survey. Even though the nation ranks above average in 19th place for fair pay at work, a lot of foreign workers face financial difficulties. Canada is ranked 48th out of 53 travel destinations in the Personal Finance Index, placing it among the bottom 10. Over the previous ten years, the nation has consistently performed poorly in this area according to the Expat Insider survey; since 2018, it has even placed among the bottom 10. Compared to 35% globally, almost half of foreigners living in Canada (49%) think that the cost of living is too high overall in 2023. Compared to 27% worldwide, 40% of Canadians disagree that their disposable household income is sufficient to live comfortably.
C. Friendly Culture and Laid-Back Citizens
Canada ranks a respectable 23rd in the Ease of Settling In Index. Compared to 65% worldwide, seven out of ten expats (71%) say the locals are generally friendly to foreigners living there. Approximately the same percentage feels welcome in Canada (70% happy vs. 67% globally) and finds it easy to adapt to the local culture (69% happy vs. 62% globally).
D. Stressful Housing Market, Stress-Free Bureaucracy
Canada ranks 20th on the Expat Essentials Index, above average. It gains particularly from its impressive results for Admin Topics (9th). Canada ranks among the top three countries in the world for bank account opening ease, and 59% of foreigners say dealing with local government is simple.
E. Wonderful surroundings, not so Great Medical Care
Finally, a sharp disparity exists among Canada’s subcategories, despite its 23rd place ranking in the Quality-of-Life Index. On the one hand, Canada provides excellent environment and climate (10th) and a relatively high safety and security ranking (15th) for its foreign residents. 77% of respondents—compared to 65% worldwide—agree that they can freely express who they are and what they think. They also adore the natural environment (15th), the air quality (13th), the urban environment (9th), and the accessibility of green products and services (10th).
