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I think if you can get a decent tech job and if you speak French. Montreal is definitely a better pick than Toronto.

You can easily get a job without French. I know 2 shops that can’t fill positions even with competitive (for Montreal) salaries. One is all English (Wordpress, magneto shop) and the other is large international org. The international org couldn’t even fill the secretary role for 6 month. They ended up getting a student fresh of the school without experience.

I’m constantly getting bombarded with recruiters with good offers.

If by 'better pick' you mean almost 1/2 salary.

I've lived here for quite some time and grew up in Toronto. I've lived in the Valley and around the world, I'm acquainted with most issues.

1/2 salary of Toronto? No way! Montréal salaries are lower, but by 15-20% max. Yet you can buy a condo with a parking spot, in a central location for $220. The cost of living is much lower than Toronto.

I’ve lived in Ottawa, Toronto and now Montreal. Montreal is by far more affordable than the other 2.

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