Wow a whole video about why move to Montreal without mentioning once about french culture and language, just like if we Québécois don't exist. Anyone wanting to live in Montreal should absolutely be ready and willing to put on the efforts on learning French, that is a must for a successful integration. Hélas you make it look like it does not exist.
100%...it would be selfish and ignorant to move to Quebec without putting every effort into learning French. The good news is many of us must pass the French language test to even get a job there... which is completely understandable. That keeps people with no interest in learning French from moving there. We must have the utmost respect for Quebecois language and culture.
Is Quebec worth living in as an American. I'd obviously want to master French. Montreal seems too Anglo for my tastes. Would much rather live outside (ex. Trois Riveres or Quebec City).
It depends on what you value. We have great outdoor sports, awesome food, and lots of festivals! I've chosen to stay in Quebec, and I grew up in Florida!
Very inaccurate info about Montreal. The cost of living in Montreal in 2024 has reached Toronto and Vancouver if not more. entertainment, food, cafes,, going out ,public transit. Rent is little bit cheaper bit you pay the highest tax in Canada and it brings your disposable income down .
@@ljaguinaga Not really ! I go every year to Montreal and carefully compare the prices. IN Montreal my bills are higher now than in Vancouver bc of the higher tax and tips on top of the already high prices. At the very minimum the starting prices are the same as in Vancouver. Starting price in Greek tavernas or French restaurants in Montreal in November 2024 were already minimum 30-40 $ for one dish Men's haircuts in a nice but not luxurious salons in Plato Montreal typically start from 45-50 minimum + tax and tips. Exactly the same as in Vancouver . Professional massage therapy session in Montreal now costs 120 $ nearly the same as in Vancouver. Prices in Jean Couture are about the same as London drugs in BC chain for all the same brands and goods + higher sales tax which adds up at the end of the year. Fitness clubs are also about the same price on memberships. Not to mention to the fact that professional salaries can be lower in Montreal and more taxed on comparing to Ontario and BC. Sadly, but Montreal is no longer a win but still more pleasant to live in for sure provided you speak decent French and ok with long and cold winters.
Sorry , but this information is outdated . I m visiting Montreal annually . The prices here are at least the same as Vancouver but the taxes are higher
No way, Canada needs to work on many of their problems before judging any city in Québec, including Montréal were people are much more festive and happy, it is not just money it is about having a balanced life.
I’m originally from Montreal and still miss the city! Thanks for your expertise 😀
Thank you for watching!
Wow a whole video about why move to Montreal without mentioning once about french culture and language, just like if we Québécois don't exist. Anyone wanting to live in Montreal should absolutely be ready and willing to put on the efforts on learning French, that is a must for a successful integration. Hélas you make it look like it does not exist.
This is true! In order to succeed in Quebec you must be able to speak French.
100%...it would be selfish and ignorant to move to Quebec without putting every effort into learning French. The good news is many of us must pass the French language test to even get a job there... which is completely understandable. That keeps people with no interest in learning French from moving there. We must have the utmost respect for Quebecois language and culture.
Is Quebec worth living in as an American. I'd obviously want to master French. Montreal seems too Anglo for my tastes. Would much rather live outside (ex. Trois Riveres or Quebec City).
It depends on what you value. We have great outdoor sports, awesome food, and lots of festivals! I've chosen to stay in Quebec, and I grew up in Florida!
Very inaccurate info about Montreal. The cost of living in Montreal in 2024 has reached Toronto and Vancouver if not more. entertainment, food, cafes,, going out ,public transit. Rent is little bit cheaper bit you pay the highest tax in Canada and it brings your disposable income down .
We definitely pay the highest taxes. In terms of food and cafes, I still get a sticker shock every time I go to Toronto and Vancouver.
@@ljaguinaga Not really ! I go every year to Montreal and carefully compare the prices. IN Montreal my bills are higher now than in Vancouver bc of the higher tax and tips on top of the already high prices. At the very minimum the starting prices are the same as in Vancouver. Starting price in Greek tavernas or French restaurants in Montreal in November 2024 were already minimum 30-40 $ for one dish
Men's haircuts in a nice but not luxurious salons in Plato Montreal typically start from 45-50 minimum + tax and tips. Exactly the same as in Vancouver . Professional massage therapy session in Montreal now costs 120 $ nearly the same as in Vancouver.
Prices in Jean Couture are about the same as London drugs in BC chain for all the same brands and goods + higher sales tax which adds up at the end of the year. Fitness clubs are also about the same price on memberships.
Not to mention to the fact that professional salaries can be lower in Montreal and more taxed on comparing to Ontario and BC. Sadly, but Montreal is no longer a win but still more pleasant to live in for sure provided you speak decent French and ok with long and cold winters.
@@Denis50832 thank you for the detailed analysis. I’ll have to revisit it
No way! The cost of living in Toronto & Vancouver are waaaayyy more expensive than in Montreal, but not as low as Regina/Saskatoon. .
Sorry , but this information is outdated . I m visiting Montreal annually . The prices here are at least the same as Vancouver but the taxes are higher
what planet are you from no mention about learning french you in quebec not new jersey
Learning french is just an added bonus!
as long as you learn french the national language and please dont adress quebec national in english its innapropriate and rude
Thanks for the views!
Montreal is basically Canada's appendix
As in it's about to burst??
No way, Canada needs to work on many of their problems before judging any city in Québec, including Montréal were people are much more festive and happy, it is not just money it is about having a balanced life.
Montreal is a very horrible and unaesthetic city, complete opposite of Toronto.
@@Billymays618 tough love for our city eh? I guess it’s tough to be aesthetic when you were founded over 400 years ago