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• More than 130,000 students come to study in Canada every year and even more come to Canada to learn English or French. 
• A Canadian certification will be well regarded in business and academic communities around the world. 
• Canada has ranked as one of the top ten places to live, thanks to its efficient health system, low crime rate and clean. 
• Canada is traditionally a country of immigrants and promote cultural diversity. 
• Canada has modern facilities, each town offers shopping centres, restaurants, theaters, art galleries, museums and sports facilities.
• Canadians are very careful of their natural environment; many places have been recognized as a World Heritage by UNESCO.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada estimates that international students require approximately $ 10,000 CAD per year to cover living expenses, not including tuition fees.

In Canada there are different levels of income means you can find accommodation, food and entertainment to suit all budgets. In general, the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut are the most expensive, followed by Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.

Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Quebec and the Maritimes put less pressure on your wallet. For most visitors, the biggest expense will be accommodation. Food prices are generally lower than in Western Europe, but are slightly higher than in the U.S.

You can easily buy what you want with a credit card or debit card everywhere, except in the smallest villages. Keep an extra card or traveler checks if you are a cautious person.

Sample Price Guide:

• Accommodation per month: 831.11 C$
• Average food prices per month: 352.61 C$
• Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar: 8.00 C$
• Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant: 13.00 C$
• Small bottle of water: 1.66 C$
• Small bottle of beer: 5.00 C$
• Cappuccino (Regular):3.66 C$
• Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle): 1.86 C$
• Liter of milk: 1.98 C$
• Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g):2.72 C$
• Movie ticket: 12.00 C$
• One-way Ticket (Local Transport): 3.00 C$