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zile
08-18-2006, 04:53 AM
Hi

Can anybody explain me how much money you give monthly for all taxes apartment(ordinary),power,water etc. I think that food isn't so expencive? And what is the payment for an ordinary worker?
Probably is different from city to city so i need example for Toronto.

Tnx!

And to send you greetings from Serbia!

Tsveta
08-18-2006, 08:32 AM
Hi,
It is different for every province and city and even depending on the location the rents are different. How big an apartment do you need?
If you rent in an apartment building most likely all the utilities are included in the rent. If you are renting a house all the utilities are extra.

I can tell you what the minimum wage is. For every province it is different. Check what the minimum wage (http://www.jobagencies.ca/index.asp?p=4&sp=4)is and this salary calculator (http://www.jobagencies.ca/index.asp?p=13)tool can help you determine the average wage by industry.

lookingforjob
08-18-2006, 09:37 AM
You can get a 1 bedroom apartment in Toronto for $650-$1,100 per month depending on the Toronto neighbourhood you choose. You can get 2 bedroom for $800-$1500. This numbers are just to give you a general idea how much does it cost to rent in Toronto (the actual renting prices might be lower or higher).

The taxes you pay, will depend on the salary you earn. The more you earn the higher taxes you pay (progressive taxation). Taxes in Canada are relatively high, but you get free medical care.

Food in Toronto can be cheap or expensive depending on your choice (regular food, organic food, etc.) and on the Toronto neighbourhood where you live - if you are in good neighbourhood the shops are more expensive there.

I hope this helps.

zile
08-19-2006, 03:16 AM
Thank you! for quick answers, I supposed that is different from province to province city to city so i said Toronto. How big apartment i need? I don't have some good school education but in canada diploma from here don't have some meaning. So, i have some skills with fixing computer hardware and system and electronics and maybe i can get some sertificate there?
I saw minimum wage for Ontario $7.75/h if i wokring 200h per month that means i will earn $1.550. If i take two bedroom apartment for $800 so $750 is left for other utilities. Question is can i survive a month with 750$? I must pay a taxes, food...

Administrator
08-19-2006, 12:25 PM
I think you can easily find a job for around $12 per hour in Toronto.
Are you coming by yourself or with your family? If you are coming alone you can get 1 bedroom apartment (1 bedrooms are usually between 50 and 70 square meters) and this will be more than enough for you. In my experience most rental buildings in Toronto include all the utilities in the monthly rent, so you don't pay anything on top of the rent.

If you get some hardware or electronics certification you should be able to earn around $15 per hour.

I think that even starting with $12 per hour you will be just fine.

Thank you! for quick answers, I supposed that is different from province to province city to city so i said Toronto. How big apartment i need? I don't have some good school education but in canada diploma from here don't have some meaning. So, i have some skills with fixing computer hardware and system and electronics and maybe i can get some sertificate there?
I saw minimum wage for Ontario $7.75/h if i wokring 200h per month that means i will earn $1.550. If i take two bedroom apartment for $800 so $750 is left for other utilities. Question is can i survive a month with 750$? I must pay a taxes, food...

zile
08-20-2006, 12:43 AM
I think that $12 is quite good for a start. I coming there with my wife she is computer engineer but like i said canada don't accept diploma from here. Maybe i can finish some course there that can be valid and help me to find a job.

Tsveta
08-20-2006, 01:25 PM
You can always finish some course here but are you sure her diploma is not accepted? Usually a Diploma in Computer Science from a different country is widely accepted in Canada. New immigrants don't have a problem finding a job with Bachelor or Master Degree in IT.

zile
08-21-2006, 02:22 AM
I heard that they don't accept and must verificate diploma there. How is the situation in Canada do they only looking for diploma when you compete because i don't have high education and don't have diploma for a job i working. I have 10 years expirience with making and fixing computers can i get some job if i mention that in my CV or i must get there some kind of sertificate.

lookingforjob
08-21-2006, 07:29 AM
I don't think you need a formal certification to work as a computer hardware specialist if you have 10 years of experience in this field. Make sure you that you explain that to recruiters and employers and you should be fine. I think that working experience is more important than formal education when computer hardware is concerned.

contractor
08-21-2006, 09:57 AM
In my experience if you have certification and diploma you can expect higher salary.
Once you come here and find a job you can start part time classes to get some sort of certification, this will give a boost for better earnings.





I heard that they don't accept and must verificate diploma there. How is the situation in Canada do they only looking for diploma when you compete because i don't have high education and don't have diploma for a job i working. I have 10 years expirience with making and fixing computers can i get some job if i mention that in my CV or i must get there some kind of sertificate.

zile
08-22-2006, 12:49 AM
I think to finish some course for hardware like A++. Thank you a lot everybody like i saw from your answers i don't have to worry about.
My english is not quite good so i am glad that you understoood me:)
There is much trouble when you have plan to go somewhere you don't
know what can expect you.
What you think about Canadian people how are they? Do they only looking for a money? How are they like a neighbours? Are they willing to help?

Tsveta
08-22-2006, 08:42 AM
You can try looking for a job when you land and if you find it difficult you can get certified. It won't guarantee you a job right away though.
I have a friend who graduated from one of those classes (A++) and found a job relatively fast, but while studying he was delivering pizzas for living. Keep in mind that you have to consider part time job because you won't be able to manage full time job and studying at the same time.
The Canadians are really nice people and accept new immigrants very well. They are friendly and helpful. That’s what I like about Canada. You come here and don't feel hostile looks behind your back. Don't worry, once you come here you'll polish your English in no time.

lookingforjob
08-22-2006, 08:49 AM
Canadians are friendly and nice, so don't worry about that. Canada has a multicultural society where people respect each other, that's why it's easy to integrate into it.

zile
09-01-2006, 12:28 AM
Do you know some good way how can i immigrate to Canada? My wife has uncle there i read on canadian embassy website that he can be a sponsor for her only if she not married. He want to be a sponsor for us that is not a problem only i need a good way to get a visa. If somebody know or have an experience personaly i would like to hear.

Thanks!

Tsveta
09-01-2006, 11:32 AM
Well, there are 4 ways to come to Canada: To Immigrate, to Study, to Work or to Visit. You just have to choose one of them.
This government web site can help you getting more info:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.html

Cheers

ZizaFromSerbia
09-04-2006, 01:10 AM
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zile
10-03-2006, 03:57 AM
What you think, is it better to seeking for emigration visa in my country or first to come like tourist and seeking for visa there?

Tsveta
10-03-2006, 08:14 AM
I shall advise you to come to Canada with a skilled worker visa or a work permit.

zile
10-26-2006, 02:52 AM
I had plan to come there on sponsorship because my wife has uncles in Canada but i visited site of Canadian Embassy and read documents for sponsorship. Like I understood they said her uncle can only sponsor her if she's not married. Maybe I am wrong? But It seems they say so...

Tsveta
10-26-2006, 08:53 AM
Hi Zile, That is true.

A quote from the CIC web site:

"You can sponsor relatives or family members from abroad if they are:
- your brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces or grandchildren who are orphans; under the age of 18 and not married or in a common-law relationship;”

Her uncle can not sponsor her, however if she applies for a Skilled worker type immigration she automatically gets more points because of her relative in Canada.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/sponsor/index.html



I had plan to come there on sponsorship because my wife has uncles in Canada but i visited site of Canadian Embassy and read documents for sponsorship. Like I understood they said her uncle can only sponsor her if she's not married. Maybe I am wrong? But It seems they say so...

zile
11-12-2006, 07:36 AM
Yes, I think that's the best way.

Thanks!

Tsveta
11-12-2006, 02:17 PM
Yes, I think that's the best way.

Thanks!

Hi,

When are you going to apply?

zile
11-14-2006, 12:14 PM
I don't know for now, we have calling from canada to come there and we must see what is the best. If we couldn't find some job in the mean time here then we will accept and go to canada.

You have a great forum,

thank you on your answers!

Greetings from Serbia

Ascended
12-06-2006, 09:05 PM
are you talking about welfare or what? varying cities have varying prices for the same jobs, and housing costs fluctuate as well. you can get like 8/hr working at mcdonald's in some cities, and 16 in other places.. so u really have to do some research.

zile
03-27-2007, 09:55 AM
Yes i know it is different from city to city, so if the minimal payment is 8$ per hour it means for 200 working hours monthly i will get 1600$ so question is can i ans my wife live normal one month with that money.

Tsveta
03-27-2007, 10:41 AM
Yes i know it is different from city to city, so if the minimal payment is 8$ per hour it means for 200 working hours monthly i will get 1600$ so question is can i ans my wife live normal one month with that money.

Hi Zile,
here you can get an idea what is the minimum wage by province: http://jobforum.ca/showthread.php?t=1860

It depends on the province again. If you both work on minimum wage than you'll be fine. Well you will not be able to save any money but you can pay your bills. Note that you don't pay any taxes when you are on minimum wage.
With $1600 you cannot live in Toronto but there are much cheaper cities in Canada.

zile
03-27-2007, 10:44 AM
And, what you think about coming to Canada to visit my family and seeking for permament visa from there, they can be our sponsors. I know that i can do that from my country but it takes a long time.

Tsveta
03-27-2007, 10:55 AM
Hi, I would suggest reading carefully the following info before applying for family class immigration: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/sponsor/index.html

zile
03-27-2007, 11:04 AM
I read it, they say that can't sponsor someone if married. My wife family living in canada thought to sponsor her but now they can't because she is married. But they say come here and we gonna do something to stay, i do not know what they think to do. They have a money to support us and to find us a job for a start.

Tsveta
03-27-2007, 11:11 AM
You have to think this through. What type of visa are you going to get to come to Canada? You cannot start a job without a work permit, it is illegal.

zile
03-27-2007, 11:18 AM
You know we think to come like a visitors and then with family which live in Toronto 40 years to help us seeking any kind of visa to stay. For them is not hard to find us a job. Only question is can we do that from Canada.

Tsveta
03-28-2007, 09:32 AM
Let your family contact an immigration lawyer (http://www.getlawyer.ca/Toronto--lawyers-city/). They will be able to tell you exactly what you can and what you cannot do. You can probably come here as a visitor and if you get a job offer you can apply for a work permit if that is what you mean but better check with lawyer.

zile
03-28-2007, 12:04 PM
Yes, i mean that and i agree with you that would be better to contact immigration lawyer. I worked here in my country on the position CNC operater and then i started with new job in technical support servicing CNC machines. Also i know servicing computer hardware and working with electronic. How is the situation in canada with jobs i worked?

srv
03-29-2007, 09:49 AM
Right now the situation is very good. There are a lot of job opportunities but who knows what will happen in a few months...