Viral Video: Doctor was once in the military, now driving a cab in Canada, earning 4 thousand dollars, room rent 3000$

New Delhi (Viral Video)Millions of foreigners settle in Canada in the hope of better salary and good lifestyle. The allure of getting ‘settled’ in a developed country is so strong that people often leave behind their stable jobs and social security and move there. But is life abroad always as easy as it is made out to be in pictures and stories on social media? Meghna Srinivas, a resident of Bangalore, has recently revealed the truth hidden behind the curtain through a video.

How expensive is it to live in Canada?

The cab driver Meghna spoke to while traveling from Mississauga to Toronto was a native of Afghanistan. He has served as a military doctor in the US and Canadian armies. The driver said his monthly earnings from driving a cab are approximately $4,000 Canadian dollars, but the rent for a small apartment in Toronto is only about $3,000. This means that 75% of their earnings go towards rent alone. He has barely $1,000 left for other expenses.

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Advice received on social media

More than 1 lakh users have watched the viral video of Meghna Srinivas. People are agreeing with the cab driver’s words. Most of the people in the comment section agreed that living in Canada is very expensive. The cost of rent there is very high. It is not easy for immigrants to afford it. At the same time, many people advised that after the age of 35-40, one should not even think of settling abroad. This process takes a lot of time and can prove to be quite tiring.

This person has got PR i.e. Permanent Residency in Canada. But he is currently studying there to obtain a medical license.