What It's Like Living in VANCOUVER (vs Toronto) | with Costs!

[@stanthomas165]

I agree to everything mentioned here. Have been in Van for 4 years and never been disappointed. And the things that are holding me back from moving to TO/ON are the nature and active lifestyle here in Van. I totally agree that once you finish school and move out from a city, its hard to make new friends. You need to go out and mingle.

[@ML-ov7wo]

It's basically only the nature. That's the hardest thing to give up. City wise, there's nothing very special about Vancouver.

[@jv_matos]

IMMACULATE video. moving from Brazil to Vancouver as an architect this year and this was really helpful in the process of accepting the offer and totally new life. Besides that congrats for the clear communication, amazing editing and helpful info. Really impressed!

[@Eduardo-yq6rk]

Também tou mudando :) setembro deste ano

[@jv_matos]

@@Eduardo-yq6rk Vai pra qual bairro?

[@Eduardo-yq6rk]

@@jv_matos não sei muito bem ainda, acho que downtown o talvez kitsilano. E vc?

[@jv_matos]

@@Eduardo-yq6rk que bom, Downtown cara

[@gocanada9749]

Joao ... hey, happy for you. I am a Canadian and US citizen married to a Brasilian and live in Florianopolis Never lived in Canada, grew up in Florida but DO know Van and Toronto, seems like a lot more jobs in Van. Have visited many times and like it a lot and would like to try living there BEST of luck on your new move

[@gurjitsingh-ff3ll]

I'm originally from Metro Vancouver but been to Toronto for 8 months. Can confirm the information provided in the video is 100% accurate!✅💯

[@Ammar.mrm-2002]

Are those numbers in USD or CAD??

[@gurjitsingh-ff3ll]

@@Ammar.mrm-2002 CAD

[@ahmedzakikhan7639]

I don't care about your confirmation. What If you are her cousin pretending to be Singh lol ?

[@gurjitsingh-ff3ll]

@@ahmedzakikhan7639 This is just my opinion, you are not "forced" to agree with me lol. Just keep scrolling and enjoy :)

[@ahmedzakikhan7639]

@@gurjitsingh-ff3ll I am here to state within my rights I don't give a shit about your confirmation. You could be her relative. You could be her sister.

[@nataliabetancur6862]

Thank you so much for this video, this is my first time watching your channel, love your vibe and this is exactly what I was looking for, I've watched many videos related to this topic and you definitely made a great job explaining the key points. 💕💕

[@allanwatts8361]

you need to simply be sociable out and about.....there are millions of people among us everywhere, and people often are shy and closed off...life is short, ya'll need to spread your wings and reach out to random folks with curiosity and wonder

[@gargigoniyal1216]

I am coming for study so I am confused between vancouver and Toronto. This is helpful because i love nature more.

[@KaylaKempers]

the nature was the biggest thing for me too! Vancouver definitely delivered more when it comes to scenery and outdoor activities!

[@kickboxa1313]

Very accurate information. I’ve lived in both cities and definitely Vancouver for me any day of the week 😉

[@junhyuning7180]

Just got back from Vancouver, loved it there... but definitely not the same big city vibe as Toronto Great video!

[@karlxu782]

As a person who spends most of free time on ski, mtb, hiking and rock climbing. Vancouver vs Toronto to me is like, Vancouver wins because of mountains, mountains, and still the frking mountains, living in Vancouver is like working in my vacation destination, the moment I finish work my vacation start right away, lol. Before Vancouver I lived in Toronto for 10 years, I did actually take vacation to go to Vancouver several times during the 10 years.

[@satyamtalwar]

this is actually very personal experience which I was looking for before moving to Vancouver :)

[@KaylaKempers]

I'm glad it helped you! :)

[@michaeldowson6988]

It's not the snow in Toronto; it's the slush! Vancouver is in a rainforest after all. It's basically two main seasons - Rainy season, or drought season. But spring & autumn last longer than in Ontario. Temperatures in Victoria/Vancouver are close to those of the northern Adriatic, so exotic plants and trees thrive here.

[@nickjapan7376]

I stay and Vancover and Toronto! Both city is awesome😆

[@essgee4225]

Toronto’s fun from 18-24 after that it’s time to get the hell out.. 100x prefer Vancouver!

[@KaylaKempers]

I definitely prefer the Vancouver lifestyle! It's a lot more chill but still so much to do :)

[@noelking1792]

Facts

[@condorheroes7728]

Great video! Agree 100% with your comparisons between the 2 cities.

[@nedhappily]

In Vancouver eat out actually cheaper than Toronto only 5% GST + tip In Toronto 13% HST + tip

[@KaylaKempers]

That's a really great point! Yeah taxes are a little different in Vancouver

[@nedhappily]

@@KaylaKempers A lot of my Vancouver friends moved to Toronto before pandemic and they're still complaining about restaurant costs here lol

[@johnnyboyvan]

Vancouver is stunning. The mild temperature is the best part. Toronto is too cold in the winter and boiling hot 🔥 in the summer ☀️.

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

Thank you for this very very insightful video. I think I made up my mind :) Van, all the wayyyy :)

[@KaylaKempers]

Glad you liked it!

[@danil6408]

I currently live in Toronto and I definitely agree that the beach (lake) here is nasty

[@Teagueykid]

Lake Ontario isn't the best, much preferred Lake Huron!

[@yashmin786]

Left Raincouver for the Sunny Rockies....glad I did

[@Liam25025]

Where did you go?

[@kaylaboaz3290]

Hi Kayla! You had mentioned living in a communal living situation. I’m curious about this option, but I don’t know where to look! Do you have some specific names of communal living locations? Also, is community housing the same as co-op housing? Thanks so much!!

[@KaylaKempers]

hey! If you search up collective housing/communal living on Facebook you can probably find some groups on there! I know there's one for Vancouver specifically. The house I found was actually on craigslist though, and I kindof just stumbled across it haha. I don't think co-op housing is the same as community living! I think co-ops are usually run by companies and have a more traditional application (I'm not too familiar with it thought so definitely do some research into it)? When I did communal/community living, I went and met all the roomies and had an interview with them to see if I was a good fit. Then we all lived together, shared chores, meals, and activities, and all just tried to live as intentionally as we could :)

[@msoolongtea]

My 6 points are for all new comers to consider. 1) After all, she's still Canadian. She can make friends much more easily than non-Canadian new comers. 2) She was only a 8 month visitor. Being a visitor is always exciting. There are always new things to do and explore. 3) She lived with a roommate & then in a community house. Because the roommate and housemates were already friendly, even if it's hard to make friends outside, her life would never have been too lonely because she could have always talked to the person(s) in her apartment or house. 4) She's comparing Toronto with Vancouver. Perhaps the 2 cities are about the same in unfriendliness or friendliness. New comers should listen to well travelled expats who have lived various countries for several years. Only listening to the well-travelled expats about the comparison between Vancouver and other non Canadian cities can make you much better decide if you should move to Vancouver at all. (5) She's a KZbinr. Talking negatively about a city is scary thing to do for a KZbinr because she would get a lot of negative comments. It's possible she tried to play safe by having neutral comments about Vancouverites. (6) She did not work full time in Vancouver so she had a lot of time to do many activities that helped her meet new people. New comers have to work long hours to afford to live in Vancouver. He or she might not have much time left to do activities to meet people. About me, I moved to Vancouver 40 years ago when I was 14 years old. I am originally from an Asian country of a warm temperature of which breeds warm-hearted people. I have had a retail shop in busy Vancouver locations for 20 years. I have met hundreds of thousands of people at my shop. After talking to many well travelled people & immigrants, I heard Vancouver is the most unfriendly city ever. Vancouver is like Seattle which earned the reputation "Seattle Freeze". We are the "Vancouver Freeze" which means Vancouver breeds the coldest people. Maybe some Vancouverites can nicely greet you and have a small talk but that's as nice as they can get. Making friends with them would be absolutely impossible because Vancouverites are so cliquey & guarded they have already decided they would never want any more new friends in their lives. Vancouver has earned the reputation "boring city" despite its natural beauty because people here boring and extremely anti-social outside their cliques. Please look up other KZbin videos about Vancouver people and read the comments. You would know many videos and their comments agree with what I say here. Certainly, I hurt the feelings of many Vancouverites by saying the above truth. Many Vancouverites would say all the big cities are the same. It's all difficult to make friends there. So just get out there and make friends. When people generalize like this, they're are not sensible at all. It's like saying today's economy is no good so it's difficult to find a job anywhere. So you just have to try it harder to look for a job. In short, in comparison, some places simply offer much much better environments and cultures to make friends. Good luck!

[@lauraborabeee]

Yes I 100% agree I couldn’t believe she was able to meet people and talk to them! People are so cold and unfriendly here! And yes very cliquey! I have family in Toronto so I was thinking about moving there hopefully it’s a good decision.

[@stephieottob]

currently thinking about moving to Vancouver from Toronto... ready for milder winters but scared about how different the lifestyle is

[@KaylaKempers]

it's definitely different but all lifestyles take some adaptation :)

[@ashwinraghunath4453]

pl

[@lifemadeeasier9425]

Your better off in Toronto. Toronto has a better nightlife, better jobs and a real CULTURE.

[@kirilmihaylov1934]

​@@lifemadeeasier9425 and expensive RE

[@bobbbxxx]

@stephieottob. I would give it some serious thought before you move, and try to visit Vancouver once or twice to get a feel for the city. If you enjoy a healthy social life in Toronto meeting people and going to bars, you will likely find Vancouver difficult to adjust to. There is also a kind of small-town feel to the city, which appeals to some people but not to others.

[@abeekuworldchanger380]

Thanks for the video! I'm planning on moving to the Lower Mainland. Do you miss the Vancouver lifestyle?

[@KaylaKempers]

I definitely do miss it! But that's okay, I'll be back soon!

[@gabrielmendes912]

Thank you for this video, was very useful, I expact to visit this country soon!

[@ABC-uy4fw]

I live in Nashville Tennessee and bought a townhouse close the airport and I pay $997 for two bedrooms. It's better buying than renting. I would love to live in Vancouver Canada.

[@julieerin115]

Hobbies of course are a way to meet people etc., but they often cost money.

[@jeanbolduc5818]

Montreal is the canadian capital of culture , architecture , nature , design , food and fun Montreal is a leader in sustainable development, with over 500 green roofs and the largest urban park in Canada.

[@mu6768]

Garbage weather though

[@thebacheafghan]

You can get jailed for speaking English tho

[@ML-ov7wo]

@@thebacheafghan true. the English hate is real

[@Teagueykid]

Out of curiosity, what made you move back to Ontario?

[@nilangchhatriwala500]

Nice piece of information THANKS! Kayla Kempers ☺☺

[@kevinmccabe2155]

Hi Kayla, I’m looking at moving over from Ireland, I noticed you said you take acting classes, is there much work for actors in the film and television industry in Vancouver and Toronto?

[@brittanykateevans]

Yes! To Vancouver. I don’t know as much about Toronto. I meet someone almost every day who mentions a relation to the industry so can only assume there’s a lot of filming going on ☺️

[@KaylaKempers]

Yes the film industry in Canada is most active in Vancouver and Toronto! And then the kind of film/acting you want to do will probably influence further where you go, though there's all kinds in both cities.

[@henryleung007]

Yes, Vancouver is dubbed Hollywood North!

[@dhruv8673]

Why would you leave Ireland for Canada isn't Ireland better?

[@Prodrentjet]

@@dhruv8673 lmao naw

[@r6m697]

I love Vancouver but Toronto would be best opportunities for me so I’ll go but I hope I don’t hate it. Cold….. hopefully people are warm lol I lot of competition…. Food is expensive… And no nature~~~ I lived in Vancouver for 2 years in high school and it’s time for me to get out of comfort zone. I’ll see if I like Toronto after graduating college in there.

[@KaylaKempers]

yes definitely go where the opportunities are!

[@ButchNews]

Pleasant video. "YOU GUYS" is a phrase you need to trim down... things we don't realize we say too much. I have spent 18 years in Toronto and 40 years in Vancouver. Vancouver is MUCH, MUCH, MUCH, MUCH, MUCH, MUCH more LAID BACK than Toronto. You may fall asleep. Vancouver is about 50% Asian and 50% the rest. Toronto is about 25% coloured/black 40% whitish, and the rest are everything in between. Toronto is MUCH, MUCH, MUCH more cosmopolitan. Vancouver is asleep most of the time. Vancouver is VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY expensive. We like to say "B.C." means "BRING CASH". It is extraordinarily EXPENSIVE to live downtown... about $2,000 for a one bedroom. I live in South Vancouver (5 miles from downtown) and pay about $1,200. Weather is grey, grey, grey a lot. Not a lot of rain, but grey a lot. It does not get very cold... a bit in Jan-March. The population in Vancouver is about 70% over age 40 and 30% under 40. Public transit is good but shuts down totally at around 1am except for a couple of nite busses. No trains after 1am until 6am. Vancouver is surrounded by miles and miles and miles of beaches easily accessible while beaches in Toronto are a long ride east or a long walk, more walking, then walk some more to the island... oh, and take a ferry too. Toronto beaches are, mostly, inaccessible. Vancouver is a stone's throw from skiing and boarding... you can get there by bus. You can WALK TO THE BEACH from downtown. TONS of bike lanes and more coming. Tons of pot shops. People here are in better shape than in Toronto.

[@ML-ov7wo]

Vancouver is the hot person who never had to develop a personality. Toronto isn't the prettiest, but due to that it has a crazy incredible culture and vibe. If your life revolves around being outdoors, Vancouver hands down. If you don't care much for hiking and water sports, there's not a whole lot Vancouver offers. It's also more isolated if you like to travel to other interesting places. Toronto is more central. Both are great - but it really depends on what you're looking for. People in Toronto are more open and genuine, where in Vancouver people do come across more fake and suspicious, and SO flakey. The best people in Vancouver are not locals.

[@bombdottcom111]

This is interesting, thx 4 video!

[@thefullframefox]

This helped a lot, thank you! I'm in the process of immigrating to Canada from South Africa. So between Vancouver and Toronto, I think I'll be able to survive the rain much better than the icey winters that Toronto offers. Plus I LOVE forests! How windy is Vancouver? I don't like the wind 😅

[@thefullframefox]

@@bengalspicegirly I stayed in London UK for 2 years, so I understand completly how the weather can get you down. Thanks for the reply ✌🏼

[@mathematicaleconomist4943]

@@thefullframefox Vancouver is the least windy major city in Canada (aside from Victoria - which is even CALMER than Vancouver!).

[@bobbbxxx]

@@thefullframefox A better comparison, weather-wise, would actually be Manchester or Dublin were they get a lot more cloudy rainy days and generally cooler summers than London. There are winters in Vancouver where you don't see the sun from late October until April. I sometimes wonder if that contributes to making people a bit introverted and unsociable, especially toward newcomers.

[@bobbbxxx]

@@mathematicaleconomist4943 Yes I would agree with that. For all its weather quirks, I never really found Vancouver to be particularly windy.

[@mathematicaleconomist4943]

@@bobbbxxx I think that is part of the story behind its extraordinarily mild winters - certainly by Canadian standards! The average windchill temperature would be phenomenally colder everywhere else in Canada!

[@GreyHillzTv]

2400 for a 2-2 it’s a steal try NYC 7500+ starting for a 2-2

[@thebatburger]

Going to spend a few days in Vancouver in a rv. Coming from calgary

[@KaylaKempers]

that sounds so fun! I hope you had a good time!

[@omardiab6817]

good video 👍

[@Robert723]

Thanks for the video!

[@dreww1818]

Thanks for this video.

[@aashpreetkaur1803]

Could you please make a video on jobs and the pay in Vancouver vs Toronto...? And if you can touch on IT jobs..?

[@funfast1]

Toronto, London and Hamilton Ontario for IT jobs: These are the Cities for Trade Investment and business head offices.

[@mrj5361]

The living cost of vancouver terrifies me

[@life_surfera]

Where can I play beach volleyball there? Thx

[@YaSoFine]

Where is the community living link you said you'll list it in the description??!??? did you forget?

[@joshgradilone9583]

You've only been living in Vancouver for 8 months haha. 5 years of rain and crazy weather here now that the city is not prepared for will get you crazy.

[@dwh5896]

Toronto has crazier weather than Vancouvver.

[@joshgradilone9583]

@@dwh5896 Lmao Vancouver floods, get fires, has snowstorms now. Vancouver weather is just as crazy as TO. Don't be delusional. Also 8 months of fucking rain gets to you.

[@caixiuying8901]

@@joshgradilone9583 eh, personally I enjoy rainy weather and 8 months of it is fine with me I suppose the worst part is keeping yourself dry, but I don't find it gloomy or depressing in the slightest, I've always liked rain Used to live in Texas, and I've survived floods out there, would prefer Vancouver still haha, but I guess everyone's different

[@arminschannel]

Just to verify, these dollar amounts are in Canadian Dollars?

[@PanicroomLetsPlay]

If we wanted to emigrate from Germany to Vancouver, what would we have to consider?

[@Maloup44]

Bring your bike

[@dwh5896]

@@Maloup44 Bring cash. You will be fine. German Canadian club on Victoria drive, Vancouver.

[@frankihatch]

Bring Cash

[@nafashmn]

thank u

[@donchantrasakul2490]

Do you have any link that good for searching apartment in vancouver?

[@robfromvan]

I love jumping off big cliffs into water so I love Vancouver.

[@hastigh1695]

Thanks for your nice video

[@germancamacho3944]

Vancouver is a rain forests with the most beautiful landscape,fair weather in the winter, expensive like hell , this city is not friendly if you are poor , to live in Vancouver you must have an income over 70k and that’s to pay rent , forget it if you think you can buy a home ,

[@meraribelmont]

Is there any website you recommend to find roomates or housing besides kijiji in canada

[@KaylaKempers]

If you're in Ontario you can try Facebook Marketplace, if in BC try Craigslist or facebook marketplace! I found one roommate on a website called roomies.ca but I think that was pretty lucky

[@plain_alejandro]

I've lived in Vancouver for 7 years and every time I go back, there's more tents, it's dirtier, and there's more crime. Is this the same for Toronto? Or somewhere in the GTA?

[@KaylaKempers]

I'm not too sure about Toronto! There's always city areas that are dirtier no matter what, and Toronto also has an issue with unhoused residents, but I have to admit I haven't been back in a while!

[@KaylaKempers]

Although with the crazy rise in cost of living I wouldn't doubt that it's gotten worse

[@astra-x9]

Do you think a salary of $100k is fine in Vancouver?

[@user-yg5oh7kv4n]

hi kayla, what is the communal living apartment you lived in? i may be interested if i move there

[@KaylaKempers]

you can search "communal living" on facebook and that's where I've found them!

[@Colin_Lawlor_Audio]

I think this would be better with more shots of both cities as you are talking and more points made as bullet-points/comparisons. I quit after 5 mins because a simple diagram is better than 15 mins...

[@sitrony.s830]

And in term of job opportunities? :)

[@kuramarepolho8216]

Muito bom, parabéns.

[@Ammar.mrm-2002]

Are those numbers in USD or CAD??

[@musicforthemind8338]

CAD

[@lastempire7302]

$2450 2BR at the waterfront? Your landlord practically pays you guys to live there.

[@DeGoya]

so easy to make friends as a good looking girl

[@KaylaKempers]

Or just as a nice person

[@DeGoya]

@@KaylaKempers kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXWvfGeDjbRqaM0

[@frankihatch]

@@KaylaKempers nah mostly looks

[@allytrudie864]

It has only been a year and the costs of rent are no longer accurate at all. Those prices have skyrocketed.

[@KaylaKempers]

This comment is 100% true. I don't even want to think about the costs of rent right now because it's horrific.

[@leaha3140]

Could you do a video on the dating scene for both cities? Single female, planning to move to canada this yr 😊✌🏽

[@KaylaKempers]

honestly I don't have much information on the dating scene haha. I haven't gone on any dates in either city 😂

[@leaha3140]

@@KaylaKempers thank you for replying..

[@wiiiz3]

@@leaha3140 if you're a woman, Vancouver is definitely better to find quality men.

[@princeofpcos9804]

Only things Toronto has over Vancouver are MLB/NBA teams and maybe a couple more big concerts a year.

[@tomc2491]

dont forget food, shopping, and general club/nightlife activities, ohh and architecture

[@princeofpcos9804]

@@tomc2491 Pacific seafood and Asian cuisine is far superior in Vancouver. Nightlife I will give ya but not my scene in any city. Toronto may have architecture but Vancouver has mountains.

[@tomc2491]

@@princeofpcos9804 the Asian food is debatable, but as far as every other kind of food, I don't understand how Vancouver can even compete with Toronto

[@princeofpcos9804]

@@tomc2491 it is not debatable. Toronto may be more multicultural but Vancouver is much more Asian. French and Italian can be found anywhere. So unless you want to say Ethiopian and Turkish and Haitian food in Toronto is better I say so what.

[@tomc2491]

@@princeofpcos9804 Italian food is other worldly better

[@diegoarivera35]

GOOD VIDEO

[@joesan3956]

Toronto is a city to make money and flee for your life. Vancouver is the city you flee to.

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

8 months.....wait till you have really lived in both places for years.

[@Itismise]

Does it really always rain in Vancouver? What part of Canada has the nicest weather?😅

[@stephieottob]

looooooooool

[@Itismise]

@@stephieottob sounds like a nice place this loool do tell more🤨

[@daniel2064]

Please show a city that does not have slums (tent cities) ....so embarrassing to tell somebody these cites are good for anything but filth and viruses . like rain? ...try our current atmospheric river. I hate the bike route at expense of less car lane....don't see any bikes in the rain anyways Try the View in Surrey..

[@KaylaKempers]

You seem to be someone who likes to pick out the negatives, which naturally, every place to live in the entire world will have. If you have so much to say about it, you should totally make a video over on your channel talking about all the things you hate about the city. You seem really passionate about it. I'm sure lots of people would find that very valuable 😊

[@KaylaKempers]

Oh or, better yet, you should invest in building a new city that doesn't have all of the issues that you despise so much! Then you can discuss living in a city without all the negativity.

[@wiiiz3]

on the bright side, rain takes away the smell of urine. In toronto, we dont get much rain in the summer & walking downtown usually smells gross from all the people peeing outside.

[@onnietalone3181]

was a time the condo market dropped, think around 1980 and the government was on the hook for defaulted mortgages, we are changing a way of life, seems single homes have no rights, and neither does the environment, once you build against your neighbor's property by pretending the environment does not exist yet your property is better than your neighbors, every corner lot has more land for the environment!, that does not mean u buy the lot and attack the whole street! your property tells a tale, have u given back to environment, such a lack of respect amongst yourselves!, trees used to foo; people on green space, to take Horizon? yet u take the sun away from the land and road? why?

[@ameliabuns4058]

Damn 2450$ for that?! I'm gonna be living In a coach infested basement aren't I.. :( I also won't be able to afford hobby stuff. And I'm a bit scary 6' tall manly looking trans woman with bloody skin (skin disorder), so I think people would scream after looking at me

[@mr.m11119]

Ur so cute ♥️

[@kevinl7173]

Canadian weather definitely will cause depression

[@Conrailfan2596]

When you say the rent prices are they in CAD or USD?

[@KaylaKempers]

CAD since they're both Canadian cities

[@Conrailfan2596]

@@KaylaKempers I kind of figured that but 1900 dollars usd for a 2 bedroom in downtown is a steal compared to nyc, San Francisco or Miami.

[@ovkotovskiy]

@@Conrailfan2596 it's CAD, not USD

[@MM-ox1gd]

So basically whole Canada is expensive and boring 🥹🥹

[@happyheart8888]

😂😂😂😂

[@naimovicki8264]

Propaganda :(

[@dr.julianataylor4312]

a little distracting..slow down and take a breathe..