July 01, 2011 FSW Applicants_MI 3

[AUA]

Cost of Living in Toronto, Canada

Restaurants [Edit] Avg.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 12.59 $

Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 57.12 $

Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar 7.53 $

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 5.67 $

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 6.21 $

Cappuccino (regular) 3.48 $

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 1.84 $

Water (0.33 liter bottle) 1.64 $


Markets [Edit] Avg.
Milk (regular), 1 liter 2.74 $

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) 2.72 $

Eggs (12) 3.32 $

Fresh Cheese (1kg) 10.87 $

Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1kg) 9.11 $

Apples (1kg) 2.86 $

Oranges (1kg) 2.71 $

Potato (1kg) 1.51 $

Lettuce (1 head) 1.89 $

Water (1.5 liter bottle) 2.14 $

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 14.82 $

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 3.05 $

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 3.95 $

Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) 10.97 $


Transportation [Edit] Avg.
One-way Ticket (local transport) 2.98 $

Monthly Pass 120.92 $

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 4.11 $

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 1.70 $

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 36.74 $

Gasoline (1 liter) 1.20 $

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 22,293.88 $


Utilities (Monthly) [Edit] Avg.
Basic (Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment 216.43 $

1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) 0.27 $

Internet (6 Mbps, Flat Rate, Cable/ADSL) 46.83 $


Sports And Leisure [Edit] Avg.
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 68.02 $

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 31.43 $

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 13.00 $


Clothing And Shoes [Edit] Avg.
1 Pair of Levis 501 (Or Equivalent) 71.33 $

1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 51.93 $

1 Pair of Nike Shoes 115.50 $

1 Pair of Men Leather Shoes 144.00 $


Rent Per Month [Edit] Avg.
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 1,307.32 $

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 912.85 $

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 2,373.56 $

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 1,636.37 $


Buy Apartment Price [Edit] Avg.
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre 5,651.22 $

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 3,884.32 $


Salaries And Financing [Edit] Avg.
Median Monthly Disposable Salary (After Tax) 3,190.32 $

Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentanges (%), Yearly 3.87

These data are based on 1082 entries in the past 18 months from 190 different contributors.
Last update : March, 2012

Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!

Very kind of you.

Cheers

 

[Your Highness]

Thanks, I am very humbled with such comment.

Your contributions are even more inspiring and precise.

People like you inspire others to use this forum.

Thanks for investing your time helping others.

God bless u.

A very very very BIG +1 to you.

Cheers

Thank you buddy. You are very kind indeed Stay blessed!

 

[luckymystery]

Some one asked God:
What is Difference Between ALLAH,
ISHWAR,
GOD &
WAHEGURU?

He Replied:
The Same as in.
AMMI,
MAA,
MOM &
BEBE.

Agreed.

 

[Wandering Soul]

dont worry buddy

bulk dd were encashed on 10th in NDVO, now there will be mass stamping

yep I guess NDVO loves this job...first eat rise then dal then Subji then water then sweets.......!!

Only one thing at a time..!!

LOLSSS..!!

Waiting for MAss stamping...!!
Hurry up NDVO..!

 

[realmadridpj]

1) I am mot sure about NDVO's process. For LVO I have enclosed with the passport a self addressed envelop that they used to send PPs back.
2) any country is fine as long as it is with an approved centre. I prefer to do them in the country that I spend more time in as I will be able to follow up further tests if requested (i hope that you won't need that) at the same medical centre.

Hope this answers your questions,

Thank you so much I'm going to do that because I know CIC will not send passport put of the country.

One more question do they send passport in registered post I'm asking this because I won't be available to sign the letter. Can my father sign the post for me?

 

[luckymystery]

Hello guys and gals!

I've just received PPR and wanted to thank everyone on this forum for the contribution they gave(and still giving).
I know I didn't subscribe from the beginning, but since the fiasco with the previous application I felt like I was going to jinx it with the regular updates, so I decided to go silent. What a superstitious fool, I know, but with so much in stake, one easily becomes irrational.
Anyways, this community here gave me precious info through the whole process so I wanted to express my gratitude towards it.

Here is my timeline:
FSW1 - NOC 7216 / Vienna office
applied 12.09.2011.
PER 12.12.2011.
Medical 30.01.2012.(date on the letter is 20.01.2012.)
PPR 16.03.2012.
(date format is dd.mm.yyyy )

That's an awesome news. And you are lucky one,having fast processing. Good luck in stamping as well. Many many congrats. And be a regular participant so that others can get benefited from your experiences as well.

Good luck for your future life in Canada.

 

[realmadridpj]

I THNK IT DOESNT MATTER FROM WHERE U DO UR MEDICALS

WHRE ARE U LOCATED IN USA

Hi I'm in Indiana

 

[explorer976]

Great info...

There are outlet malls in Toronto and probably elsewhere where you can get cheaper clothes...for example a pair of Levis at one such outlet mall (Dixie) will cost $40-$45.

If someone is just starting their life in Canada and want to really save and dont mind using second hand clothes (I beleive in recycling) then Goodwill shops are really good. You can find really good stuff and a fraction of cost.

There are cheaper options available. At Spadina, you can buy really cheap casual clothes and fruits and vegs. Weekly farmers market are also good options to buy fruits and vegs that would cost less than supermarket.

Hope this is helpful.

Cost of Living in Toronto, Canada

Restaurants [Edit] Avg.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 12.59 $

Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 57.12 $

Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar 7.53 $

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 5.67 $

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 6.21 $

Cappuccino (regular) 3.48 $

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 1.84 $

Water (0.33 liter bottle) 1.64 $


Markets [Edit] Avg.
Milk (regular), 1 liter 2.74 $

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) 2.72 $

Eggs (12) 3.32 $

Fresh Cheese (1kg) 10.87 $

Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1kg) 9.11 $

Apples (1kg) 2.86 $

Oranges (1kg) 2.71 $

Potato (1kg) 1.51 $

Lettuce (1 head) 1.89 $

Water (1.5 liter bottle) 2.14 $

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 14.82 $

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 3.05 $

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 3.95 $

Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) 10.97 $


Transportation [Edit] Avg.
One-way Ticket (local transport) 2.98 $

Monthly Pass 120.92 $

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 4.11 $

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 1.70 $

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 36.74 $

Gasoline (1 liter) 1.20 $

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 22,293.88 $


Utilities (Monthly) [Edit] Avg.
Basic (Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment 216.43 $

1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) 0.27 $

Internet (6 Mbps, Flat Rate, Cable/ADSL) 46.83 $


Sports And Leisure [Edit] Avg.
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 68.02 $

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 31.43 $

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 13.00 $


Clothing And Shoes [Edit] Avg.
1 Pair of Levis 501 (Or Equivalent) 71.33 $

1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 51.93 $

1 Pair of Nike Shoes 115.50 $

1 Pair of Men Leather Shoes 144.00 $


Rent Per Month [Edit] Avg.
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 1,307.32 $

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 912.85 $

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 2,373.56 $

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 1,636.37 $


Buy Apartment Price [Edit] Avg.
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre 5,651.22 $

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 3,884.32 $


Salaries And Financing [Edit] Avg.
Median Monthly Disposable Salary (After Tax) 3,190.32 $

Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentanges (%), Yearly 3.87

These data are based on 1082 entries in the past 18 months from 190 different contributors.
Last update : March, 2012

 

[Your Highness]

Thank you so much I'm going to do that because I know CIC will not send passport put of the country.

One more question do they send passport in registered post I'm asking this because I won't be available to sign the letter. Can my father sign the post for me?

Yes they send it by regular speed post.

To be on the safer side, I think you could give your dad an authorisation letter, authorising him to collect the package on your behalf and also remember to endorse your dad's signature on the letter itself.

 

[Your Highness]

Great info...

There are outlet malls in Toronto and probably elsewhere where you can get cheaper clothes...for example a pair of Levis at one such outlet mall (Dixie) will cost $40-$45.

If someone is just starting their life in Canada and want to really save and dont mind using second hand clothes (I beleive in recycling) then Goodwill shops are really good. You can find really good stuff and a fraction of cost.

There are cheaper options available. At Spadina, you can buy really cheap casual clothes and fruits and vegs. Weekly farmers market are also good options to buy fruits and vegs that would cost less than supermarket.

Hope this is helpful.

Thanks for this info buddy. +1 to you

What about beer, wine and whisky? Do throw some light on that. Is it "THAT" expensive as mentioned in the post?

 

[Sanam Pao]

Thank you AUA. Thank you luckymistery. I'm here if I can help.

 

[explorer976]

Sorry Your Highness...donno about that!!! Never explored ;D

Thanks for this info buddy. +1 to you

What about beer, wine and whisky? Do throw some light on that. Is it "THAT" expensive as mentioned in the post?

 

[Your Highness]

Sorry Your Highness...donno about that!!! Never explored ;D

Ha..ha...never mind...will wait for Bbhandari to land there...he will surely have these details ;D

Speaking of which...where is Bbhandari? He was supposed to come to India for his Meds and stuff...no news after that.

Bbhandari....do show up here buddy. You are missed!

 

[sidestep4u]

Ha..ha...never mind...will wait for Bbhandari to land there...he will surely have these details ;D

Speaking of which...where is Bbhandari? He was supposed to come to India for his Meds and stuff...no news after that.

Bbhandari....do show up here buddy. You are missed!

whts ur dd status . is it encashed. ??

 

[Your Highness]

whts ur dd status . is it encashed. ??

Thx for enquiring sidestep4u...DD not encashed as yet

I think this is the first time in my life...I AM SCREAMING OUT....take my money pleeeeeaaaase............