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11 Cheapest Places to Live in Canada.
加拿大十一大最便宜居住地方
Deciding on a place to live can be a difficult choice, particularly if finances are an important factor.
选择居住城市是一件不容易的事情，尤其出于金钱方面的考虑。
Before deciding where to settle down, it often pays to consider cost of living
在决定之前，我们通常会考虑居住开销，
as well as the different opportunities that certain locations can offer.
以及当地提供的不同机会。
Climate, population, job access, ease of transportation, culture and amenities may be among your considerations as well.
气候、人口、就业、交通、文化以及设施都是我们的考虑因素。
Fortunately, there are some great low priced options in Canada which we found to offer a lot of value for your investment.
幸运的是，加拿大有许多便宜居住地，这些地方对于您投资而言有许多积极因素。
With that in mind, here are 11 of the cheapest places to live in Canada.
快来看看加拿大十一大最便宜宜居地方吧。
One: Hamilton.
汉密尔顿
Hamilton is a city in the province of Ontario. It has a relatively low cost of living, sitting at more than 39% cheaper than NYC.
汉密尔顿是安大略省城市，生活开销相对较低，比纽约城要便宜39%。
A large city, Hamilton has over 500,000 residents, and the population density is 1,245 people per square mile.
作为一座大城市，当地人口超50万，人口密度为每平方里1245人。
Some of the largest industries in Hamilton are business and manufacturing,
独具规模的产业包括商业和制造业，
and a relatively large proportion of the population works in sales related careers.
大部分人口在销售等相关领域工作。
Over 20% of Hamilton residents immigrated to Canada, with almost half of those people being from Italy.
超20%居民是加拿大移民，近一半来自意大利。
There are multiple colleges in the city, and there are many public and private schools for younger children.
当地有许多大学，还有许多为年轻学子设立的公立和私立学校。
The city is also home to several attractions, such as a botanical garden,
还有许多旅游景点，包括植物园、
a major arts center, art galleries, and museums, among others.
艺术中心、艺术画廊以及博物馆等等。
Two: Kitchener.
基奇纳
Kitchener, a city with over 233,000 residents, sits in southern Ontario, Canada.
城市人口超23.3万人，位于安大略省南部。
The city is relatively affordable, having a cost of living index of 62.89 compared to New York City's base of 100.
生活费相对便宜，按生活指数来算，如果纽约城100点，那么基奇纳就是62.89点。
The population density is much higher in Kitchener than in nearby towns, at just over 1,600 people per square mile.
相比于其他临近城镇，基奇纳的人口密度较高，每平方英里超1600人。
The median age of residents is 37.1 years old.
居民平均年龄为37.1岁。
Much of Kitchener's industry lies in the manufacturing business, and therefore many people work in the more industrial areas.
主要产业包括制造业，所以许多居民在工业领域工作。
In recent years, work has been done in the downtown area to improve livability for residents,
近些年，中心地区被建设成更适宜居民生活的地方，
such as widening streets and introducing elements to help the environment, including planter beds capable of filtering water.
比如扩宽马路，为环境增添更多新元素，比如可以过滤水的种植床。
Kitchener has many schools available for children, has a library and shopping malls, and is also near a skiing resort.
当地有许多学校，一座图书馆，购物商城，附近还有一个滑雪度假村。
Three: Guelph.
圭尔夫
Guelph is a city in Ontario with a population of almost 132,000 residents.
圭尔夫同样也是安大略省城市，人口近13.2万。
Its cost of living index is 34.84% less than NYC.
与纽约城相比，它的生活开销指数为34.84%。
You can rent a one-bedroom apartment for under 900 Canadian dollars per month in the city,
每个月不到900加元，你就可以租住一套一居室公寓，
and you can buy a public transportation pass for 75 dollars per month as well.
每个月花75美元办理一张交通卡。
The median income in Guelph is actually higher than Ontario's overall median income,
当地的平均收入其实要高于安大略全省，
which can help cover the necessary expenses of city life.
支付必须的生活费用是没有问题的。
Manufacturing is a major area of industry here, and a large segment of the population works in sales or service occupations.
制造业是当地主要产业，大部分居民在销售或服务领域工作。
The marital statuses of residents are similar to that of Ontario overall,
婚姻状况与安大略全省类似，
with just under 58% over adult residents being married or having a common-law partner, and just over 42% unmarried.
不到58%的成人已婚或拥有同居者，超42%未婚。
Guelph has natural attractions along its rivers, as well as several festivals throughout the year.
圭尔夫沿岸景色优美，每年还会举办许多节日活动。
Four: Surrey.
萨里
Surrey, located in British Columbia, is a city with a population of over 500,000.
萨里属于不列颠哥伦比亚省，人口超50万。
It is very densely populated, and has seen population increases in recent years.
人口密度非常高，近些年人口又有增长。
The cost of living index against base 100 of New York is 66.82.
相比于纽约城，当地的生活开销指数为66.82。
Business is one of the major industries in Surrey,
商业是主要产业，
and many residents have jobs in the sales and service fields, as well as in business and trade.
许多居民工作在销售和服务领域，当然还有商贸领域。
There are many schools for children to attend and there are 3 universities,
当地有许多学校，以及三所大学，
although the majority of residents do not have a post-secondary degree themselves.
尽管多数居民没有大学学历。
Surrey is home to several cultural attractions, including museums, festivals, and a large Canada Day event.
萨里有许多文化景点，包括博物馆、节日活动以及盛大的加拿大国庆活动。
Five: Moncton.
蒙克顿
Moncton is a transportation hub city in New Brunswick, Canada.
蒙克顿是新不伦瑞克省的交通枢纽。
The city's population sits just under 72,000 residents spread out over an area of 54.51 square miles.
人口不到7.2万人，散落在54.51平方英里的土地上。
The cost of living index compared to NYC's 100 is at an affordable 67.13.
相比于纽约城，当地生活开销指数为67.13。
The unemployment rate in Moncton is 6.2%, which is lower than New Brunswick's overall 10% rate.
失业率为6.2%，低于新不伦瑞克省的10%。
The median income is also higher than that of the province in general.
中等家庭收入高出全省水平。
The most popular languages among residents are English and French.
英语和法语是交流最多的语言。
In terms of attractions, the city is home to multiple urban parks as well as theatres and galleries.
要说到景点，这座城市有许多公园、剧院以及画廊。
There are also tourist locations including Magnetic Hill, whose topography casts an optical illusion.
还有包括磁力山等旅游景点，磁力山地貌还会让您产生错觉。
There are public and private schools, that use both the French and English languages to teach, available for residents.
还有公立和私立学校，为市民提供英语和法语授课语言。
Six: Kelowna.
基洛纳
In southern British Columbia sits Kelowna, a city of 127,380 residents over an area of 81.78 square miles.
基洛纳位于不列颠哥伦比亚省南部，人口为12万7380人，面积为81.78平方英里。
The median age of the people living here is 43 years old.
平均居民年龄为43岁。
The cost of living in this city is 32.72% cheaper than NYC, meaning that things are pretty affordable.
相比于纽约城，当地的生活开销为32.72%，所以这里的生活费用相当亲民。
The median income in Kelowna is slightly above that of British Columbia overall, at 25,134 Canadian dollars.
中等收入超过全省水平，为2万5134加元。
Additionally, the unemployment rate is relatively low, at 4.8%.
此外，失业率相对较低，为4.8%。
Some of the most common occupations are those in the fields of sales and service, business, and trade.
多数居民在销售、服务、商业以及贸易行业工作。
Kelowna is a large tourist city, drawing visitors especially towards its downtown district,
基洛纳也是旅游城市，特别是市中心更是吸引了无数游客，
which is home to parks, beaches, restaurants, shops, and more.
市中心拥有公园、沙滩、餐馆以及商店等等。
Unfortunately, this city does have a high crime rate, but that is mostly due to property crimes rather than violent ones.
但这座城市的犯罪率较高，但多数为财产犯罪而不是暴力犯罪。
The most common religious group among residents is Protestants, although large segments of the population are either Catholic
最常见的宗教团体为新教徒，尽管多数人信奉天主教，
or have no religious affiliation, and smaller segments practice other faiths.
或是不信仰任何宗教，少数信仰其它宗教。
