Looking to move while working remotely? Here's the cheapest Canadian city
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Many Canadians’ job routines have been turned upside down with the new work-from-home reality. While some individuals have taken the opportunity to work from friend’s houses or the cottage, others have actually moved to completely different provinces.
Many Canadians’ job routines have been turned upside down with the new work-from-home reality that’s lasted for more than a year and a half.
While some individuals have taken the opportunity to work from friend’s houses or the cottage, others have actually moved to completely different provinces.
A survey by RBC Economics showed a record number of Canadians moved out east during the second quarter of 2021, which was a larger haul of new residents than 2019 and 2020 combined.
If your search history is full of apartment listings for a city you’ve always wanted to visit or you just can’t stand to work at the same bedroom desk anymore, we’ve compiled some of the basic costs for moving across the country while taking advantage of that work-from-home freedom.
Penelope Graham, managing editor at Zoocasa, said remote work is really opening up opportunities for Canadians to improve their cost of living.
"It’s important to weigh all the variables; rent and vacancy rates are a big part, but the impact on your lifestyle is also an important consideration,” Graham said in an email.
