Which city should you choose to save money when studying in Canada?

Choosing a low-cost destination to study abroad in Canada that both satisfies your academic aspirations and helps save your family budget are problems that many international students think about. Therefore, although studying in Canada is considered to be more economical than in some advanced countries such as the UK, USA, Australia, etc., it is impossible not to consider the cost of living, a rather large expense for the entire study process. So which city has the lowest cost of living in Canada? Based on Salary Expert's research data on housing, transportation, food, clothing, consumer goods and entertainment costs, here are 10 cities that you definitely don't want to miss when studying abroad with saving costs

There are many options for you to study in Canada at a low cost

1. Sherbrooke, Quebec
If you want to study in Canada at a low cost, you can consider the name Sherbrooke. The city has a cost of living that is 15.6% lower than the national average. Located about 160 kilometers east of Montreal, Sherbrooke is home to numerous institutions and attracts large numbers of students. Some prominent colleges and universities here include: University of Sherbrooke, Bishop's University, Sacré-Coeur College...
2. Moncton, New Brunswick
With a population of more than 70,000, Moncton is New Brunswick's largest city. It is also one of Canada's most cost-effective cities to live in, with 5.2% below the national average. The city has a thriving and diverse economy. If you want to study here, you can choose one of the universities and colleges including Moncton University, Atlantic Baptist University, University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick Community College...
3. St. Catharines, Ontario
St. Catharines is one of the cheapest cities in Ontario, with a cost of living that is 0.5% lower than the national average. This is not only the largest city in the Niagara region, whose economy is mainly based on the service industry and manufacturing but also the most labor-hungry areas. St. Catharines has a number of prominent colleges and universities including Brock University, Trillium College, Ridley College, etc.

Studying at a training facility in St. Catharines, Ontario could be the right choice for your savings requirements

4. Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown is the largest capital of the province of Prince Edward Island, with a population of 35,000. The cost of living in this city is 0.6% higher than the national average and the staff is mainly concentrated in the public sector. Prince Edward Island University is a long-standing public institution known for its outstanding scientific research and world-class scientific research training. Some colleges are also quite famous here, including Holland College, Maritime Christian College….
5. Windsor, Ontario
Compared to the national average, the cost of living in Windsor is 0.7% higher. Windsor which is located south of Detroit, Michigan (USA) is separated from it by the Detroit River. Windsor is known as the city of roses and is one of the capitals of the auto industry. Tourism, education and the public sector attract the majority of personnel. If you are heading to this city to study abroad, you have options including University of Windsor, University of Textbookblitz, Wayne State University, St.Clair College, Iona College...
6. Quebec City, Quebec
The cost of living in Quebec City is 0.9% higher than the national average. City personnel mainly work in the public sector serving the provincial government. The security, manufacturing and defense sectors are also in high demand. If you choose to study in Canada at a low cost in Quebec City, you can go to a number of colleges and universities such as Laval University, University of Québec, O'Sullivan College, Aviron Quebec College...
7. Fredericton, New Brunswick
Fredericton's population is about 58,000. The cost of living here is about 2.2% higher than the national average. The public sector and universities attract the majority of staff. In addition, the IT industry here is developing rapidly and there is also a high demand for labor recruitment. To meet the labor demand in this area, you can choose related majors at some universities such as Fredericton University, St. Thomas, University of New Brunswick, Maritime College of Forest Technology, New Brunswick College of Craft and Design…

The beautiful city of Fredericton on the Saint John River is an exciting academic destination
8. Barrie, Ontario
Barrie is located about 90 kilometers north of Toronto and is a suburban area of ​​the city of Toronto. However, in contrast to Toronto's high cost of living, the cost of living in Barrie is relatively affordable, only 2.5% higher than the national average. Many large companies choose to set up regional offices in Barrie, so the demand for labor recruitment is quite high. In addition, the tourism sector also provides many jobs for people. Some colleges and universities that students can pursue include Georgian College, Boreal College, Cts Canadian Career College, etc.
9. Abbotsford, British Columbia
Located in the Fraser Valley area, about 70km from Vancouver, Abbotsford is the cheapest city to live in British Columbia with a cost of living 3.6% lower than the national average. Some prominent colleges and universities here include: The Fraser Valley University, University of Phoenix, Columbia Bibble College, Lifetime Learning College, Grace College...
10. Kelowna, British Columbia
Thanks to its favorable location in the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna's economy is largely based on tourism and alcohol production. This place attracts a lot of students to live and study thanks to its effective education, safe and fresh living environment, with stretching vineyards and many exciting sports and exploration activities. Kelowna has the famous Okanagan College which many of its students have successfully transferred to the University of British Columbia. While it is 3.7% higher than the national average cost of living, the cost of living in Kelowna is still low compared to many other cities. Some colleges and universities here include Okanagan College, KIE College, Focus College, Vancouver Career College...
 
Kelowna with its sprawling vineyards and diverse culinary culture gives people many unique experiences
Currently, Quebec, British Columbia, and New Brunswick are all provinces with high job demand to serve the thriving economy. In order to attract talents, the provincial governments have launched simple Canadian immigration policies suitable for Vietnamese students, including Quebec's PEQ expedited immigration policy and the Skill Immigration program of British Columbia… With the advantage of the low cost of living, job opportunities and high settlement capacity, these places are becoming destinations for international students.
If you are still wondering about choosing a low-cost study destination in Canada, you can contact MAPLE. With more than 12 years of experience in the field of study abroad consulting in Canada and maintaining a good partnership with many schools in the above provinces, MAPLE's enthusiastic and professional staff will advise on choosing schools and programs that best suit your academic needs and conditions.