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From: jbergeron@watvlsi.UUCP
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Subject: Cost of living in Ontario vs living in Quebec.
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Date: Fri, 1-May-87 13:29:54 EDT
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Before the end of this year, I plan to move in the Ottawa/Hull
region and should work in Ottawa.

Does anybody have any info about the cost of residing in Ontario
compared with the cost of residing in Quebec ?

Even though I am studying in Ontario, I am still a Quebec resident
and I would like to have more data before deciding if I should
change my province of residence.

Anything concerning the living cost of a married couple is
relevent (i.e. mortgage on a house, life insurance, car expenses, etc...)

I already know that, on average, with an taxable income of ~35000, Ontario's
taxes are $4000 less than Quebec's but Quebec's Health Insurance Plan
pays for itself (OHIP costs ~$1000/year), there is no sale tax on
furniture and clothing in QC, etc... Gaz is 0.10$/litre cheaper in Ont...

By living near the Ont/Quebec border, one should be able to take advantage
of the different prices and taxes on certain items but I would like
to have a comparison done on the basis that one buys everything in its
home province.

Thank you.

Janick Bergeron