So here's some general observations I had from being in Vancouver for a couple months in 2017. I live in Calgary.
Here's some observations I made.
Pros:
-Renting downtown condos/apartments can be way cheaper if you put effort in to the search. I was absolutely shocked by this, again, effort has to be put in.
-Groceries are way cheaper (I don't normally look at prices, but I noticed I was spending way less and started to keep track. I was shocked, even with PST it was cheaper)
-Downtown parking stalls are dirt cheap to rent. I could be wrong but I think I paid 75 or 100/month for a parking stall, don't know what Calgary is like now, but it used to be hella expensive
-Everyone's making mad money and having fun
-Way better restaurant service, Way better restaurant selection
Cons:
-Downtown street parking is a bitch if you're doing errands with multiple stops
-If you need to stop somewhere 2-3 blocks away, you'll learn to walk
-No Parkplus
-Traffic congestion truly suckssss
It is expensive to own in Vancouver, but I'd argue if renting. I get in to arguments with people all the time saying living in Vancouver is expensive, but I just don't see it. After my multi-month work stint, I was shocked to see how little I spent (and I was going out and doing stuff there, versus keeping a low profile in Calgary).
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