Q: Ok so, I am going to Canada and I have some choices but I wanted to explore the two. A) Toronto: do a Post Graduate program for a year and then have the option of working 1 year under a work permit and possible apply for PR B) Do my PhD at the University of Victoria. 5 LONG TEDIOUS years of studying and research....and oh yeah the cost. Besides all of this I would like to know what the differences are between Toronto and BC as far as living cost and other expenses.
A: Living costs and expenses I would say there isnt a whole lot of difference. Toronto is one of the most expensive cities and BC is one of the most expensive provinces. Your choices are so very different. BC is very picturesque, and beautiful and has a quality of life that would rival any place in the world. Toronto is a large cosmopolitan metropolis, very fast paced, and exciting city with much ethnic diversity. My personal choice is Toronto but only because it suites my lifestyle, I can totally understand why people want to live in BC, it just isnt for me. So whatever suites your lifestyle would be your best choice. I think you have good opportunities in both places to have a great time in school and have a career. Cheers!