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    Victoria

    Canada, North America
    0.4M people
    America/Vancouver
    English
    Victoria cityscape
    City
    Capital

    Victoria

    Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada, situated on Vancouver Island. Known for its mild climate, beautiful gardens, and rich history, it's a popular tourist destination.

    Coastal
    Safety
    85
    Security
    Cost
    75
    Living costs
    Healthcare
    90
    Medical
    18°
    L: 8°
    Best time to visitJune
    Annual rainfall
    1000mm

    Cost of Living

    75
    Overall Cost
    70
    Rent Index
    80
    Groceries
    78
    Restaurants

    Monthly Rent (USD)

    1 Bedroom
    $1,500
    City center
    3 Bedroom
    $2,800
    City center
    Cost vs Global Average25% higher

    Healthcare System

    Quality Index
    Healthcare excellence
    90
    Excellent
    Excellent90
    0255075100
    Cost Index
    Healthcare affordability
    70
    Moderate
    Good70
    0255075100

    System Overview

    System Type
    Universal
    Emergency Number
    911
    Hospital Density
    25
    per 100k people
    Life Expectancy
    Health Indicator
    82
    years
    Compared to global average (73 years)
    Excellent96
    0255075100
    Excellent longevity indicators

    Education & Family

    INTERNATIONAL
    10
    Schools
    MONTHLY
    $1,200
    Childcare

    Quality Scores

    Education Quality
    Schools and universities
    85
    Excellent
    Family Friendliness
    Child-friendly environment
    88
    Excellent

    Major Universities

    University of Victoria
    Higher education institution

    Mobility & Transportation

    Public Transport
    Quality & coverage
    70
    Good
    Good70
    0255075100
    Walkability
    Pedestrian-friendly
    80
    Excellent
    Excellent80
    0255075100
    Traffic Congestion
    Moderate
    40 Index
    Poor40
    0255075100

    Transportation Costs

    Public Transport
    $50
    per month
    Fuel
    $1.8
    per liter
    Taxi
    $3
    per km

    Universities

    University of Victoria
    Nearby location

    Airports

    Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
    Nearby location

    Work & Economy
    🌐

    AVERAGE
    $55K
    Annual Salary
    SPEED
    100
    Mbps Internet
    SPACES
    20
    Coworking

    Work Environment Scores

    Job Market
    Professional opportunities
    75
    out of 100
    Good75
    0255075100
    Startup Ecosystem
    Professional opportunities
    65
    out of 100
    Good65
    0255075100
    Business Freedom
    Professional opportunities
    80
    out of 100
    Excellent80
    0255075100
    Work-Life Balance
    Average work hours per week
    38h

    Lifestyle & Culture

    Overall Culture Score

    Arts, heritage & cultural richness

    Excellent
    85
    Excellent85
    0255075100
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    70
    Good70
    0255075100
    Food Scene
    Restaurant quality & variety
    85
    Excellent85
    0255075100
    Entertainment
    Arts, events & activities
    80
    Excellent80
    0255075100
    Nightlife
    Bars, clubs & evening scene
    70
    Good70
    0255075100

    Language & Integration

    English Proficiency
    High
    95
    Excellent95
    0255075100
    Language Barrier
    Low
    10
    Bad10
    0255075100

    Expat Community

    Community Size
    Medium
    Integration Score
    80
    Excellent80
    0255075100

    Environment & Health

    HEALTHCARE
    90
    Health Index
    LIFESPAN
    82
    Years
    HOSPITALS
    25
    Per 100K

    Environmental Quality

    Air Quality
    Clean air quality
    40
    Fair
    Poor40
    0255075100
    Green Spaces
    Parks and nature access
    85
    Excellent
    Excellent85
    0255075100
    Noise Levels
    Peaceful environment
    70
    Good
    Good70
    0255075100
    Air Quality Index
    Moderate air quality
    60

    Transportation & Mobility

    MONTHLY
    $50
    Public Transport
    PER LITER
    $1.80
    Fuel Cost
    PER KM
    $3.00
    Taxi Rate

    Mobility Scores

    Public Transport
    Buses, trains, metro
    70
    Good
    Walkability
    Pedestrian friendly
    80
    Excellent
    Traffic Flow
    Commute efficiency
    60
    Good

    Nearby Airports

    Victoria International Airport (YYJ)

    Location

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    Key Statistics

    0.4M
    Population
    75
    Cost Index
    100 Mbps
    Internet
    $1.5K
    1BR Rent
    70
    Transport
    $55K
    Avg Salary

    Quality of Life
    Medium expat community

    88
    Overall Quality Score
    Outstanding quality of life
    Overall Quality
    Life satisfaction
    88
    Outstanding
    Excellent88
    0255075100
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    70
    Very Good
    Good70
    0255075100
    Food Scene
    Restaurants and cuisine
    85
    Outstanding
    Excellent85
    0255075100
    Entertainment
    Nightlife and activities
    80
    Excellent
    Excellent80
    0255075100
    English Proficiency
    Language accessibility
    95
    Outstanding
    Excellent95
    0255075100
    Expat Integration
    Community inclusion
    80
    Excellent
    Excellent80
    0255075100
    Cultural Scene
    Rich cultural diversity with 70/100 score
    Food Culture
    Vibrant dining scene rated 85/100
    Entertainment
    80/100 entertainment options

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