Europe and Canada are the most livable places in the world. According to the 2022 ranking of the world's most livable cities released by the British Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), among the top 10 most livable cities, Europe accounts for 6 and Canada accounts for 3.
Indeed, both individuals and families are very suitable for settlement and living. But which one is better, Europe or Canada? Let’s analyze it together below. Can
enjoy top resources?
Most people choose to immigrate, because they are attracted by the local superior resources, including medical care, education, etc. But getting an immigrant's identity means we can definitely enjoy these top resources? It's really not certain.
Let’s take a look at the gap between the rich and the poor in Canada and Europe, which is very important! Because the gap between the rich and the poor is large, it means that income is inequality, unemployment rates are high, and resource allocation is uneven. Unless you are very profitable or are already very rich and do not need to work, it will be difficult to enjoy the good resources you are looking forward to.
According to the global Gini coefficient released by World Bank , the top ten countries with the smallest gap between the rich and the poor in are all from Europe, and the Gini coefficients in most European countries are lower than 0.3. Canada's Gini coefficient is 0.33, and the four cities, Toronto , Montreal , Vancouver and Calgary , are the areas with the most serious income inequality in Canada.
Canada Statistics Bureau latest data shows that the top-level families in Canada account for 20%, with net assets exceeding 3.35 million Canadian dollars, and the bottom-level families account for 40%. The net assets of the family are very low, only 73,000 Canadian dollars, which is nearly 46 times the difference from the top-level families. The rich in Canada are too rich and poor in the poor. Such social class differentiation leads to uneven resource allocation, such as uneven educational levels. Canada has private schools that are well-known around the world, and there are many problematic schools in poor areas. For example, in the remote north of Canada, not only are medical equipment incomplete, but medical staff are also in short supply, and many doctors even do not hesitate to change their careers in order to stay in big cities.
Why is the gap between the rich and the poor in Europe so small?
First, the income gap in Europe is very small, it is a typical flat society. Europe's wages are very high, and even the average monthly income of cleaners and restaurant waiters is about 20,000 yuan. Moreover, the salary of cleaners is not much different from that of ordinary white-collar workers. The salary gap between leaders and employees is only a few thousand yuan, and the difference after tax is even smaller.
Second, Europe's high welfare policy is based on high taxes. Most countries stipulate that 30%-35% of wages are used to pay taxes, and high-income earners also need to pay an additional 20%. Europe realizes welfare protection through higher personal income tax rates and high taxes, and the higher the income, the higher the taxes it needs to be paid.
Third, Europe advocates the humanistic concept of equality for everyone, does not introvert or show off wealth. Take education as an example. European educational resources are first-class and focus on average resources. Public education is no worse than private. Many royal nobles will also choose public education, such as Luxembourg The fifth grand duke Jean and Belgian Princess Josephine Charlotte . Their five children are all studying in public schools like ordinary civilian children.
It is worth mentioning that EU , as the European economic and political community, supports the flow of personnel and resources to each other. In other words, getting the identity of an EU country by is equivalent to enjoying the resources of the entire EU.
In general, although the resources in Canada and Europe are both top in the world, Canada has a threshold, and it is not easy for ordinary people to enjoy good resources. In Europe, ordinary people can also enjoy the same resources and benefits as rich people. Can
enjoy a high-quality life?
When immigrating, in addition to social resources, high-quality life abroad is also something that many people like.
The latest quality of life index of the world's authoritative organization Numbeo shows that has the top ten countries with the best quality of life in the world, 8 of which are from Europe, and Switzerland , Denmark, and Netherlands quality of life index exceeds 190 points.Canada's quality of life index is 163.77, ranking 22.
The index examines the indicators including cost of living and purchasing power, housing affordability, environmental pollution, crime rate, health system quality, and transportation commuting time. It can be seen that both Europe and Canada have high quality of life, but Europe is still better.
Does the quality of life in Europe mean that the price level is also very high?
From the global cost of living index , the cost of living in a small number of European countries such as Switzerland, Iceland , Norway, etc. is indeed relatively high, but the cost of living in most European countries (including Germany, France, Austria, etc.) is still lower than that in Canada.
Below we use the two most livable cities in the world - the Austrian capital Vienna and the Canadian capital Toronto to compare to see how the actual prices are.
You can see that whether it is restaurants, leisure and entertainment, rental prices, or children's education, the prices in Vienna are lower than those in Toronto. If you spend 4,000 euros on daily life in Vienna, you will need 5,256.54 euros in Toronto to achieve the same quality of life.
Is it easy to find a job? How is the income?
Currently, Canada and Europe are in a period of labor shortage. It is not difficult to find a job, but it also depends on the industry.
The average working hours in Canada are 36-40 hours per week. Occupations with relatively large demand include sales assistants, drivers, receptionists, welders, program developers, business development managers, ordinary workers, project managers, heavy machinery technicians, purchasing staff, electrical engineers , accountants, human resources managers, financial consultants, registered nurses, etc. is either a high-paying job with high skills or a low-income job with low skills requirements. In terms of salary, the average salary of full-time employees in Canada in 2021 is 65,800 Canadian dollars (351,700 rmb) per year. The average annual salary of different industries varies greatly. Among them, the industry with the highest average annual income is mining, oil and gas extraction, up to 116,600 CAD (623,300 rmb); the industry with the lowest average annual income is accommodation and catering services, at 24,000 CAD (128,300 rmb).
The average working hours in Europe are 30 hours per week, and the range of work options is wider than in Canada. includes finance, science and education, manufacturing, service, industry, catering, tourism, etc. The average EU salary in 2021 is as follows:
Denmark has the highest average monthly salary, at 6126 euros (45143rmb), and Bulgaria has the lowest average monthly salary, at 800 euros (5893rmb). We continue to compare Austria with Canada. The average monthly salary in Austria is 4080 euros (30056rmb), while the average monthly salary in Canada is 5484 Canadian dollars (29314rmb), which is slightly higher than that in Canada. What is the scenery of
? What is the climate?
Canada is vast, with mountains, forests, seas, tundras, and climates vary. BC Province 's climate and latitude are similar to those in the UK. It has warm winters and cool summers, mild climate conditions, and comfortable living. Just like the southern part of China, it has more rainy and less snow, the air is humid, and the coldest temperature is above zero. It is one of the provinces with the best climate conditions in Canada.
Not to mention Europe, the natural environment is not inferior to Canada at all, and the history and humanities are incomparable to Canada. Go to Greece to watch the sea, go to Switzerland skiing , go to Slovakia to check in the castle, and go to Vienna to listen to a concert. Any small city in Europe is very delicious. In terms of climate, northern Europe is cold, central Europe has distinct four seasons, and southern Europe is warm, it depends on what you like.
Summary
In recent years, Europe and Canada have been favored by Chinese people, and both are very good destinations for immigration. Which place is more suitable for life actually varies from person to person, and each has its own advantages. But if you pursue a cost-effective life, hope to spend a small amount of money to live a high-quality life and enjoy good resources, and also want to have more diversified life experiences, it will definitely be easier to achieve in Europe (especially the EU) than in Canada.
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