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    Home»VISA»Cost of Living in British Columbia, Canada

    Cost of Living in British Columbia, Canada

    Most students from all over the globe prefer to study in top-tier countries outside of their parent country. This is mostly a result of wanting an improved standard of living, lower tuition fees, or a conducive and enabling learning environment.

    It’s a dream come true for a lot of international students to study in top-tier countries. Canada with its developed economy, diversified culture, and open arms to immigrants is a popular destination for international students.

    Cost of Living in British Columbia

    British Columbia is the westernmost province in Canada. It’s the third-most-populous province in Canada with Victoria as the capital city and Vancouver as the most populous city which also doubles as the third-largest metropolitan area in the country.

    British Columbia is one of the most expensive cities to live in in Canada. However, a recent ranking shows that it’s the third (3rd) best province to live in Canada. It’s the home to prominent educational institutions. As an international student seeking to immigrate to the province, it’s important to have a clear understanding of the cost of living in the province so you can effectively match it with your budget.

    Expenses for International Students in Alberta

    Highlighted below are some of the expenses for international students studying in the province of Quebec.

    • Accommodation Costs: We divide these into two which are; short-term stay and long-term stay

    For Short Term Stay

    Accommodation TypePrice Range/Night in CAD
    Hotels55 – 320
    Bed and Breakfast Stay50 – 250
    Hostel40 – 200

    For Long Term Stay

    Accommodation TypePrice Range in CAD
    Homestay900 – 2,000
    Residence / Dormitory6,000 – 15,000  per 8 months
    Rented Apartment900 – 1,600 per month
    • Food Expenses: We provide a rough estimate of household consumption in three famous cities in Alberta
    EstimatesRate (CAD)
    Non-alcoholic drinks3.5
    Alcoholic drinks2.6
    Grocery380 per month
    Milk1.9 per liter
    Water1.2 per liter
    • Transportation Expenses: We compare different modes of transportation in Montreal and Quebec City
    Mode of TransportCharges (CAD)
    Personal Driving1.1
    Public transport monthly ticket80
    Taxi17
    • Healthcare Charges in British Columbia: Before you can enroll in a designated learning institution in Canada, you need to obtain medical insurance certificates. You can either do this before moving into the country or immediately after landing in the country.

    Basic Coverage of Health Insurance

    1. Medical services provided by a physician
    2. Maternity care
    3. Eye examinations
    4. Diagnostic services
    5. Dental and oral surgery
    6. Orthodontic services
    • Student Expenses: Tuition fees for educational institutions in the province is expensive compared to other provinces in the country. However, it is still very much affordable when compared to tuition fees from other top-tier countries. Other expenses aside from tuition fees include payment for textbooks, entertainment, and other miscellaneous items.

    No doubt, British Columbia has prominent and affordable educational institutions in the country. It also has one of the most expensive accommodation packages in the country.

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