An Expat Talks about Moving to Ottawa, Canada

What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?

Ottawa

Name three things that you wish you had brought and three you wish you had left at home.

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What advice would you give someone preparing to move to your area about the actual move, choosing a neighborhood and finding a home?

The food choices are very different up not better or worse just different

What type of housing do you live in? Is this typical for most expats in your area?

High rise building 16 floors

How did you choose your neighborhood and find your home or apartment?

By location and building amenities (The Richlin) a great building for adults, not a good neighborhood for kids, Everything you can imagine is within 3 1/2 miles from here

Are your housing costs higher or lower than they were in your home country? What is the average cost of housing there?

800-1200 per month