- Expenses: Average prices for both goods and services, and for the purchase / rental of housing. Usual monthly spendings are around $2600.
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Walkability: The area of Ottawa is perfect for walking. There are a lot of quality walking paths, sidewalks. Traffic and road conditions are good organized.
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Quality of life: In terms of health care, demography, education, environmental conditions, economic conditions, employment, the standard of living can be assessed as good.
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Level of happiness: Statistics show that most residents feel happy and completely satisfied with their lives.
- Internet: There is high-speed Internet in Ottawa.
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Racial tolerance: Speaking of prejudices towards representatives of another race, it should be noted that the natives are very positive to all races.
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Traffic safety: A lot of work has been done to ensure road safety. That’s why the road accident rate can be considered as low.
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Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Ottawa.
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LGBTQ friendly: It has been established that the majority of Ottawa citizens have an excellent attitude towards the LGBT community.
- Air quality: The air in Ottawa is considered to be very clean. A favorable climate, no sources of dust.
- Income: The average monthly salary in Ottawa is quite high around $3500.
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Fits for families: The infrastructure of Ottawa provides the necessary level of comfort for recreation and long-term stay of families with children. There are several large parks, a sufficient number of playgrounds and sports grounds.
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Education: The level of secondary and higher education can be described as very high.
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Startup friendly: In the past few years, startups have gained high popularity, increasing the flow of money invested.
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Nightlife: The nightlife is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.
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Entertainment: There are many interesting places, where you can take a fun with your friends or to spend romantic date.
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English: The locals speak English perfect.
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Female friendly: There is no gender bias in society.
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Freedom of speech: The lack of censorship can be described as high.
- Safety: In general, the situation in Ottawa is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
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Free WiFi: Free wi-fi is available in almost all hotels, but its speed raises many questions. In cafes and restaurants, you sometimes have to pay for an Internet connection.
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Friendliness to outsiders: The attitude towards foreigners is very open, calm and friendly.
