Life in Toronto vs. Dubai - Pros, Cons and what life is really like!

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Today's video is something a little different but a topic that I get lots of questions and comments about. I know that many of you would like to study, work, or move abroad and are curious about Toronto, where I am from and Dubai, where I live now. In this video we will cover the pros and cons of life in both cities. We’ll talk about weather, language, work, social life, culture, cost of living and quality of life. I’ll be sharing my personal experiences of living in both cities with you. Throughout the video, you will see useful vocabulary on screen so pause if you need to. Share with friends and enjoy the video!
00:00 Life in Toronto vs. Life in Dubai introduction
00:41 A little background about me
01:20 Weather
03:53 Language
06:24 Work
12:50 Social life, friends and dating
17:56 Culture
22:22 Cost of living and quality of life
24:32 Summary
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[@felixsolano1468]

Wow you’ve been in so many countries. And your English is so clear, I wish other native English speakers can talk like that.

[@englishetcwithjulie]

Thank you! I’m you enjoyed the video. ☺️

[@galaxytrio]

In Toronto, like everywhere else in the northern hemisphere, winter is THREE (not five or six) months long, like the other three seasons. Winter starts on the winter solstice on December 22 ends at the spring equinox on March 20. It's true the days are shorter in winter, like everywhere at higher latitudes. The reverse is true in the southeastern hemisphere. The sun sets here at 4:44 pm on December 22. However, that means summer days are quite long, and the sun sets at 8:22 pm on the summer solstice on June 24. Toronto winters are relatively mild compared with the rest of Canada, and they are getting milder. As I child, we would usually have frosts in October or November, but this year, I had plants growing on my balcony until late December. The coldest temperature here this winter was -20.5 C on February 3, 2024. Some people like to take ski vacations in winter, however many do find winter dreary, and it's quite common for people to go somewhere sunny in February or March. Winter is the least favorite season, it's just not as bad as this video portrays, and I suspect people in Dubai complain as much about their hot summers as we do about our winter.

[@connorluka7149]

Bro, its good 7 months winter - from 10/08- 05/08. Cmon - it is cooooold and windy.

[@englishetcwithjulie]

Hey, thanks for sharing some more information about the weather in Toronto. It’s just a personal preference. And while yes in theory winter should be three months, it’s quite cold for more than three months out of the year. I have friends who love cold weather, it’s just not for me. Winter can definitely be beautiful but if given the choice I’d go with a hotter climate. The summers here are super hot but I don’t mind. People usually spend more time indoors and many people travel in the hotter months. For now I love seeing the sun almost every day ☀️☺️.

[@connorluka7149]

@@englishetcwithjulie …. Dubai is a lovely city. With healthy and cheaper food, really good friendly and happy people, expensive but cheap at the same time, not 50-75% taxation, very close to many great places *Europe, Asia… city that think about future and people, weather is just a bonus. There are many many good things, wondering why simple normal instagram posts from Dubai are blocked for people in Canada #think…

[@connorluka7149]

And super clean without smell of homeless people *wishing them all the very best.

[@connorluka7149]

Dubai is extremely safe for Women’s, Kids = priceless.

[@alyssag1312]

LOVE THIS SERIES

[@englishetcwithjulie]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! I’ll be making a part 2 😉

[@jocelinecazimir438]

Thanks a ton teacher for sharing this valuable video with us. Stay blessed!

[@englishetcwithjulie]

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it!

[@thatzedpodcast]

Quite an insightful episode. Keep doing this...

[@englishetcwithjulie]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! There will be more to come.

[@AnjaliRastogi-lv7eq]

Really great info julie.

[@englishetcwithjulie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@FedericoMolnar108]

Great video Julie!! I really like your way of teaching! Please keep doing it!!

[@englishetcwithjulie]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! I’ll work on making more videos like this 😊

[@FedericoMolnar108]

@@englishetcwithjulie yess!! Please tell us more about life in Dubai!! Was really interesting!

[@marwahmohammed5198]

Really , it's an invaluable video .

[@englishetcwithjulie]

Glad you think so!

[@marwahmohammed5198]

@@englishetcwithjulie you are the cream of the crop teacher.

[@hilmaoliveira9196]

Teacher Julie thank you very much for sharing with us your experience about Toronto your homeland and Dubai the city where you live nowadays. I love both, I visited Dubay two times and Toronto four times and I enjoyed so much that travels, I think there are a lot of difference between those cities, but they are both very nice.

[@englishetcwithjulie]

Hey, my pleasure! It's great that you've had the chance to visit both Toronto and Dubai. You're right - these cities are like night and day! Which did you like better?

[@rezakolahdouzan3440]

I love what you described as an Iranian living in Canada, wanting to move to Dubai

[@englishetcwithjulie]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@shaileshrao6759]

Julie, well compared the cities. I am curious to know about the business climate in Dubai since you are there for the last few years. Best wishes.

[@bethbenedicto4665]

Hi.its amazing.

[@englishetcwithjulie]

Hey, thanks, so glad you liked it!

[@NajashiProductions]

Love this video. Any advice on how to make the move from Toronto to Dubai?

[@englishetcwithjulie]

Glad you enjoyed it! It would depend on what industry you’re in and your personal situation, but I would recommend doing research about the industry you want to work in here before making the move. 😉

[@NajashiProductions]

@@englishetcwithjulie solid advice, thank you!

[@greeshmamodi7682]

Hey Julie… there were some interesting insights that I found in your video. Thanks for the honest review. A quick question since you’re born and raised in Toronto please. I’m a teacher in Dubai, but I wanted to know how’s the life of a teacher in Canada in general as compared to Dubai please?

[@englishetcwithjulie]

Hey, I’m glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for question. There are quite a few differences for school teachers in the UAE (specifically Dubai) compared to Canada. Here in Dubai many international schools offer accommodation for single teachers, a tax free salary and other benefits. This attracts many young, single teachers to Dubai. In Canada the cost of living is extremely high right now so benefits like this make a big difference. Another thing about teaching in Canada is that many teachers start off as supply teachers before getting a permanent placement in a school, so there can be a period of instability for new teachers to consider. However, once you get a permanent placement generally the position is quite stable. The curriculums are also quite different. In Canadian public schools, teachers have to cover a lot of social issues that aren’t really part of the curriculums here in Dubai. There are quite a few cultural differences to consider, you’ll definitely see big differences with the parents and students themselves in both places. These are just a few differences, I think there are pros and cons to teaching in different places. Hopefully this at least gives you an idea of a few differences 😉.

[@shehanhuq1268]

Thank you so much! Any chance you could do a quick private consultation?

[@arendlouw8178]

Hi Julie, if you're still in Dubai, how has the floods been there, and what is thought to be the cause of the floods?

[@dotdash8327]

From Dubai living in Toronto. Love Toronto, it's just different.

[@kumudinisundaramani3833]

❤

[@zaccariacoulibaly5590]

Hello, Teacher Julie thank you for this great topic talking about life in Toronto versus life in Dubai. Can you tell me how much costs a flat of 2 bedrooms in Dubai?

[@englishetcwithjulie]

Hi, sorry I missed this! Honestly there is a huge range of prices for real estate so I can’t give you a clear answer. It depends on the location, property type etc. You’d have to have a look online to get a more accurate idea. 😉

[@CManoyUragon]

I dont mind both.. but canada is way closer to my place here in Michigan.. but Dubai, you have to spend so much money to get there..

[@MAKstory]

I'm living Dubai but I'm planing move to Canada Saskatchewan, my main propose is to settle secure life and get Canadian nationalality as I currently have my 3rd world passport. Other reason is to I is, I think Canada is much stable and work equality is much better. What is your advice?

[@mochileiro21]

Canada can be great for people who have 3rd world passport, to get a 1st world passport, and afterwards, you can go back to Dubai to be treat better with your 1st world passport(Canada)

[@arien070]

Hi, thank you for the clear presentation. Do you pay taxes in both Canada and Dubai? If you are a Canadian citizen, I've heard your foreign earnings are used for paying taxes in Canada. Is that correct?

[@englishetcwithjulie]

Hey, great question. It depends, this comes directly from the government website: “As a non-resident of Canada, you pay tax on income you receive from sources in Canada. The type of tax you pay and the requirement to file an income tax return depend on the type of income you receive. Generally, Canadian income received by a non-resident is subject to Part XIII tax or Part I tax.” www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/international-non-residents/individuals-leaving-entering-canada-non-residents/non-residents-canada.html# Hope this helps!

[@ThirupathiNayini]

I'm from India I have been here 20 year and for me greatest city Dubai, I wish to live here.

[@aigleaumer4525]

Living in Canada and wish moving there one day ....

[@Happiness_is_everywhere222]

I am wondering, why people do not their research about weather when moving to Canada. We moved from Belarus to Toronto and for us the weather just perfect. As we used to similar one in Belarus. And I do love fall here. But all my Indian friends are complaining about the weather when moved from India. Of course, it’s a huge change. Then why to move?? Or if there are other reasons for moving, buy an appropriate cloth and get peace with the weather 😊

[@englishetcwithjulie]

Hey, I agree, fall is a beautiful time of year in Canada. And yes, the weather is definitely a shock for people who have never lived in a cold climate, you absolutely need to get used to it, and a whole new wardrobe!😜

[@shaileshrao6759]

You must visit a few cities in India to find out why Indians complain in Canada. Good luck

[@furqantarique3484]

I am interested in Dubai

[@englishetcwithjulie]

It's a great city!

[@felixsolano1468]

I’m not interested in Dubai. But I do want to know the comparison.

[@furqantarique3484]

@@felixsolano1468 it's OK Dubai is good to visit

[@shahrokhnaqvi9613]

The second t in Toronto is silent

[@felixsolano1468]

My mom used to say, never drop your Ts, do not degrade the language.

[@felixsolano1468]

My mom used to say, never drop your Ts, do not degrade the language.

[@englishetcwithjulie]

Not for me 😉.

[@dotdash8327]

Americans (US) drop their t's as well or turn it into a d (wader instead of water) it's a hallmark of the American accent

[@michellemckinney4678]

Nobody really from Toronto pronounces the second ‘T.’

[@englishetcwithjulie]

Hi, yes many people don’t, I prefer to 😉.

[@connorluka7149]

Here is real deal comparing 2 cities. Food is extra un-healthy in Toronto. Boring life in Toronto vs Dubai. Gas is cheaper in Dubai. 50% taxes and 75% capital gain taxes are one of the worst in the earth. Weather is bad 7 months of the year in Toronto. No Skype in Dubai.

[@connorluka7149]

… one more thing, no homeless people in Dubai *they offered place to live or leave the country. Toronto, Vancouver downtown smell is …

[@connorluka7149]

Toronto is cooooooooooolllllllllldddddddddddd and windy - negatively affecting everyone…science behind that

[@englishetcwithjulie]

Yeah I agree the weather plays a huge part in how we feel. Growing up in Canada the weather wasn’t an issue, but it wasn’t until I moved to a sunny, warm climate that I really felt the difference! Now I usually visit my family in the summer.

[@connorluka7149]

@@englishetcwithjulie yep, over 90% people don’t have the courage to wake up.

[@ramaramzz8105]

Dating in Toronto? Does not exist 😂 literally these days no one cares and everyone just wants to play it’s very superficial and fake now. I was hoping it’s different in emirates lol😅