In the previous article, the author talked with you about the economic development and wage levels of various countries, such as Germany, Japan, South Korea, etc. Today, the author will talk to you about , the North American country, Canada. Canada is a developed country with a vast territory but a relatively small population. The total population is more than 38 million, and in terms of total GDP, it surpasses Guangdong Province and Jiangsu Province. So, how much is the monthly salary of an average Canadian? Today, we will talk about this issue.
First, let’s take a look at the basic situation in Canada. Canada is a country in North America with a vast territory of 9.97 million square kilometers. After Russia, it ranks second in the world and is slightly larger than our country. However, Canada's population is very limited, with a total population of only more than 38 million people. In terms of population, it is basically the same as the total population of Guizhou Province in my country, and slightly less than Shaanxi Province. Canada's economic development, in 2021, Canada's total GDP reached 1.99 trillion US dollars.
ranks 9th in the world, above South Korea, Russia and other countries. In 2021, the total GDP of Guangdong Province in my country is 1.93 trillion U.S. dollars, and the total GDP of Jiangsu Province is 1.81 trillion U.S. dollars. The total GDP of both provinces is lower than that of Canada. In 2021, Canada's per capita GDP reached 52,000 US dollars. This number has exceeded the European Troika of Germany, Britain, and France. Of course, Canada has always faced the problem of too small a population.
The history of Canada is very interesting. In the late 15th century, the rise of the Ottoman Turkish Empire completely cut off the land access of Western countries to East Asia. In such a general environment, Western countries have successively started the era of navigation, and have successively discovered South America, North America and other places. Among them, Canada is included. Canada is called a tribe in the Indian language, which directly corresponds to the history of Indians . In the 15th century, Britain and France successively invaded Canada and occupied parts of Canada respectively.
In order to compete for interests, Britain and France began the famous Seven Years War. Eventually, Britain defeated France and gained control of all of Canada. Canada has a large area, but due to its too northerly latitude and cold climate, many areas cannot be cultivated and lived at all, and are basically dominated by jungles and mountains. After the independence of the United States in 1783, the United Kingdom continued to control Canada. While Britain was busy dealing with the Napoleonic Empire, the United States took the opportunity to attack Canada in an attempt to unify the North American continent.
The war started very smoothly, but with the massive reinforcements of the British army, the situation began to deteriorate rapidly. By the later stages of the war, the British troops had pushed back into the United States and even burned down Capitol Hill . After this round of disastrous defeats, the United States began to adjust its strategy and entered the "Era of Two-Ocean Isolation" that lasted for more than 100 years. In 1918, after the end of World War I, Britain's national power had declined significantly, and its control over various colonies had declined. In 1926, Canada gained diplomatic rights but remained a member of the Commonwealth.
During the World War , Canada sent troops thousands of miles away to fight on the European continent. During World War II, Britain's national power declined further. After World War II, British colonies in various places became independent one after another. In 1982, Canada broke away from the United Kingdom and changed its name to Canada. However, Canada's relationship with the UK remains very close. On the Internet, five countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, , New Zealand, and are known as the Five Parts of Angsa.
The western part of Canada is mainly mountainous and has a cold climate, which is not suitable for farming and life. The central and eastern parts are plains and hilly areas. Canada's grain-producing areas and major cities are basically located in these areas. Canada is a major agricultural exporter, especially wheat and soybeans, which account for a large proportion. In addition, Canada has relatively sufficient domestic resources and is one of the resource-rich countries. Canada's industry is dominated by manufacturing, which accounts for almost 10% of Canada's GDP.
Let’s get back to business and talk about Canada’s salary levels and economic development in various places.In January 2022, Canada implemented the latest minimum wage standard of 15 Canadian dollars per hour, equivalent to RMB 74.5. If calculated based on working 8 hours a day and 22 days a week, the minimum monthly income is 2,640 Canadian dollars, equivalent to RMB 13,100. Of course, many Canadians cannot do it 8 hours a day, 22 days a month. In addition, Canada’s tax levels are similar to those in European countries.
For example, the monthly salary before tax is 3,000 Canadian dollars, but after tax, it is only more than 2,300 Canadian dollars. Economic development across Canada is uneven, and wages vary widely across regions. In several major cities such as Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Calgary, the minimum wage per hour is more than 16 Canadian dollars. According to data from Statistics Canada, in 2020, the average annual salary in Canada was 54,630 Canadian dollars, with an average monthly salary of 4,552 Canadian dollars, equivalent to 22,500 yuan.
However, many Canadian office workers think that such statistics are on the high side, because many Canadian office workers only earn a monthly salary of more than 3,000 Canadian dollars, and their annual salary does not exceed 50,000 Canadian dollars at most. Among the various provinces in Canada, the economy of the northern provinces is significantly higher than that of the southern provinces, such as Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, etc. The annual average annual salary has exceeded or Nearly $70,000 CAD. The southern provinces are much lower, with annual salaries generally around CAD 50,000.
There is a huge wage gap in various industries in Canada. For example, for ordinary workers, company clerks, supermarket cashiers, etc., the monthly salary is basically between 3,500 Canadian dollars and 4,000 Canadian dollars, equivalent to RMB 17,300 to 19,800. between. As for industries such as the Internet, doctors, and lawyers, the monthly salary is at least 6,000 Canadian dollars (equivalent to nearly 30,000 yuan in RMB), or even higher. Canada's high-tech jobs have high incomes, such as natural gas pipeline designers, petroleum engineers, etc., with monthly wages approaching 10,000 Canadian dollars.
Finally, let’s talk about housing prices in Canada. Canada has a small population and housing prices are polarized. In 2021, the average house price in Canada increased by 21%, especially in several major cities such as Vancouver and Toronto. Let's take Toronto as an example. The current average price of a house is 1.33 million Canadian dollars, equivalent to about 6.6 million yuan.
There are many more stories about wage standards and economic development in various countries around the world. The author will talk to you slowly in future articles.
