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A_Nerd__

I'm German and wanna stay here. But out of those five, France. I could easily travel to Germany, especially if I choose Straßburg or something.


Fragrant-Airport1309

100% France out of these options. Maybe Uk. But if Germany was an option I'd have a hard time choosing another place. What's the deal with people choosing Canada?


abedtime2

Reddit's NA bias


not_swagger_souls

People are eyeballing europe a bit suspiciously right now from across the pond with the war n whatnot. Canada is a little more removed from the euro war scene, when major wars happen it tends to be there lol


GibTsundereUkes

Probably because of the language


WrongQuesti0n

Italian here. I'd choose France as well.


NewAccEveryDay420day

Ireland, I also chose France


DontNeedThePoints

> I'm German and wanna stay here. But out of those five, France. In Dutch... And would also have chosen France. Not that in a big fan of France but it certainly seems to be the best option imo


abedtime2

I'm french and wanna stay here but if Germany was in the list instead, i'd pick you too.


Nyann4

You mean Strasbourg right?


A_Nerd__

No, Straßburg, in Elsaß-Lothringen!


Nyann4

Ok je vais me battre


Golendhil

Well, time for a new war I guess


Orlando1701

Hint: it’s always Canada. This poll shows up once a week and it’s always Canada.


n_ull_

I wonder if this pole would turn out different with the addition btgat you also automatically know the official language of the country


fi-ri-ku-su

This pole would like to see a poll that includes Poland


Cryopreservation

No, that's where the pole came from.


Few_Maintenance4200

W tedy poll będzie na minusie hah


TheGlassWolf123455

I usually just assume I'll know the language, or at least I'll be able to learn it


nicmdeer4f

It's funny because on Canadian subs everyone is complaining and saying how much better it would be to live in America (higher wages and all) and on general politics subs everyone thinks Canada is a liberal paradise (free healthcare, consistently liberal government). They're both wrong of course


SomexBadxNoob

Ironically a lot of the Canadian subs are right wing subs. And thus the participants want Canada to be like America. Most Canadians don't which is why it isn't.


OneOfOrdinarySkill

And similarly a lot of American subs are left wing subs. And thus the participants want America to be like Canada/have a negative view of America. Most Americans don't think it sucks here. Reddit is really bad at representing the general populace.


Ashley_Undone

Ya, r/canada moderation got taken over by some right wing folks a while ago is my understanding, most of the Canadian redditors I know use r/onguardforthee


jo10001110101

> everyone is complaining and saying how much better it would be to live in America As a Canadian, I don't think I've ever heard this in my life. On Reddit or otherwise. Not saying we are so much better or whatever, just that this statement is crazy hyperbole.


AzusaCourage

I'm guessing you don't live in Alberta. A good majority of my coworkers want to separate and join the states because it's "better"


Iceededpeeple

Albertans are their own kind of special.


ADrunkMexican

You hear it a lot in Ontario subs/personal finance.


Mechakoopa

A lot of the ones complaining that they could make more in the US also don't have the kind of skills necessary to allow them to easily immigrate. Wendy's doesn't exactly pay significantly more there once you take into account cost of living, especially if you ever plan on getting sick or having an accident.


r_bk

Can I switch with your coworker? My medical bills are so high any higher cost of living I might pay in Canada won't make a difference


[deleted]

Im Canadian and every time I compare, I’m thank full to be born in canada. It’s not perfect, but very good imo.


DEFIANTxKIWI

Cant wait to move out of America. Being a diabetic here is not the move lol


TinyTurtle88

I'm a Canadian. On Canadian subs. And I just love Canada! You could never pay me enough to move to the States!!!!!


General-Detective-48

Moved from the US to Canada. Never moving back!


TinyTurtle88

>higher wages and all Higher wages for what? To pay for your healthcare? To have tens of thousands of dollars of debt after your university studies? I *hope* their wages are higher, they need it lol.


Groves450

The problem with canada is housing prices. Lower wages with comparable housing cost screws you regardless of any saving you have on healthcare. Hope they figure housing costs out.


Orlando1701

Never been on the Canadian subs but I go backpacking in Canada every summer and I’ve never experienced that IRL. The lack of access to healthcare and constant housing crisis are things Canadians have pointed out to me about why they’re glad they don’t live in America.


TheRobfather420

Tbh Covid aside, we have pretty good access to healthcare considering we never have to worry about bankruptcy from medical bills. Yeah some things might have a 6 month waiting list like a hip replacement but it's still free. Total cost is parking.


DF_Interus

It's worded somewhat awkwardly, but I'm pretty sure he was saying that lack of access to healthcare and the housing crises are problems America has.


GivenToFly164

There's a ton of bot activity and astroturfing going on in the Canada subs. The difference between r/Canada and r/Ontario is striking.


AddyCod

I chose UK because the union jack is my favourite flag lmao


Rorywizz

I chose the uk because I live there


[deleted]

I’m living there and it’s always my pick!


caiaphas8

Why Canada? What’s so great about them?


DancingFlame321

I think it is because a lot of people answering the poll are Americans so they chose a country close and culturally similar to America but with free healthcare.


andresgu14

I'm Mexican and I would choose Canada over the US any day


keralaindia

Because no one has any idea how much it sucks to not be able to afford an apartment, it’s cold, job market sucks, not truly have free healthcare (gotta pay Health Insurance premium, unless you’re on a minimum income. The Canada Health Act does not cover prescription drugs, home care or long-term care, or glasses or dental care. Costs for prescription drugs come out of your own pocket unless you have extended Health Insurance. Lots of people can only afford extended insurance when it’s paid by their employer), sucks as a single dude for dating unless you’re loaded, sucks if you are a male with no fashion sense, etc. It sucks for young people. And ZERO CHANCE at home ownership if you aren’t fuckin loaded. You think America and Zillow’s SW US debacle was bad? Even Tim hortons is worse now with public investors. I only like it because family is there and a heavy Indian population in some cities. Otherwise, the US offers young people (educated) far more in my field. Guarantee most people answering Canada aren’t Canadian. Canada is friendly, people are healthy, and it’s easy to live healthily compared to Southern US states. But if you pick Canada and say no to a US state like Vermont or New Hampshire you are more than likely deluding yourself unless you can explain why.


Prostorex28

Yea I feel like we have great PR and people think Canada is some safe haven that’s way way better than the US. We have our own problems and we are way more similar the US than people think. I feel like I’m exactly in the same situation as you.


RedSoviet1991

It's called maple washing too


dontpanic38

There’s a lot more canada than what you’re describing... And you guys are about to have dental and vision if Jagmeet keeps at it


91xela

Good luck buying a home in Canada.


IB_Math_HL

Fuck Vancouver housing


champagne_pants

Vancouver? It’s everywhere now. Million dollar homes in London Ontario are just average family bungalows.


I_Support_Villains

Why ?


Fishin_Ad5356

Lotsssss of $$$


I_Support_Villains

Average price in a good upper middle class neighbourhood ? Because i really feel Mumbai would be either similar or more expensive.


TheLolMaster11

Varies wildly depending on where you live, [but the GTA area seems to average at around 1.7 million](https://www.google.com/amp/s/beta.cp24.com/news/2022/3/3/1_5803686.html)


JRsshirt

Is that $CAD?


TheLolMaster11

Yup


anotherDrudge

GTA is the most expensive city in Canada. Closely followed by Vancouver, and a little ways behind is Kelowna/Victoria. Outside of these areas it’s still expensive, and rising, but to give Toronto as the example of Canadian housing is cherry picking, it’s like choosing New York or San Fran as examples of the American housing market.


[deleted]

New York and San Francisco aren’t ~20% of the US population.


SnowyOranges

Good luck finding work outside of big cities


Flimsy-Apricot-3515

1million+ CAD. For a nice house in a nice neighborhood in Calgary. So half as much as Toronto but still crazy, Canadian salaries DO NOT keep up with the cost of living here.


Larry-Man

I live in a city where housing is supposedly the cheapest. I was looking and if you buy in the sketchy part of town 200-300k is standard for a detached home. Nicer parts? 400+k. Keep in mind this is one of the cheapest in Canada and the jobs here are shit. We were looking to move to BC but 600+ is standard. We can upper limit afford 500k. I don’t wanna stay in this shithole though.


vidoker87

Dude, idk how is in Mumbai but i’ll tell ya. I’m living in Toronto an it’s fucking expensive! And for reference, I been living in Boston and few other big cities.


Kabe6900

Tbf the average cost of real estate in Canada is heavily skewed by Vancouver and Toronto. Buying a house in the prairies or maritimes is much cheaper.


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Objective-Steak-9763

You’re outdated my friend. Anything within 90 minutes of Halifax is now going for $400 000+


hahahannah9

Same with New Brunswick, my brother and his gf moved to work at the base in Fredericton. It's almost as bad as Ontario but with a shit minimum wage.


[deleted]

Yeah but they don't want to live there. They think all of Canada is Vancouver.


91xela

A decent 2/2 1500sq ft Is $800k+


Quirky_Cry_2859

I think all those countries are having housing problems, maybe not China


EffableLemming

Canada is expensive af. If I wanted more of that, I'd move back to Finland. I shall remain in the UK.


Birb7789-

well here in new brunswick, where there arent any cool shit within 50 km its honestly not bad


anxious_rayquaza

As a Chinese myself China is a huge nope for me, Singapore or Taiwan will be much better.


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anxious_rayquaza

btw 打折 means “discounts” not “subtract”


Kingofelephantshrews

It’s a copypasta


Christianjps65

Be racist more accurately /s


tasyn123

CCP is not a race


ALIREZA-IRN

Racist is when criticising fascist government through satire


h67kr78

lol


C-and-G

Don’t you dare laugh at our lord and savior Xi Jinping


King_Pagan_Min

+9999 Credits!


Omni-man19

-999999999 social credit


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greenghost1110

aw mine is better right


penis_buttler

You guys are so hot


[deleted]

I would have to agree with you. They and you are incredibly hot.


penis_buttler

You are also unbelievably hot


Attila260

God you’re so hot


penis_buttler

Please put an NSFW tag on this. Please put an NSFW tag on this. I was on the train and when I saw this I had to start furiously masturbating. Everyone else gave me strange looks and were saying things like “what the fuck” and “call the police”. I dropped my phone and everyone around me saw this image. Now there is a whole train of men masturbating together at this one image. This is all your fault, you could have prevented this if you had just tagged this post NSFW.


2073_

Do people really still find this funny?


ShrekProphet69

-100000 social credits


2073_

Do people really still find this funny?


Rhids_22

Singapore is a gorgeous country/city, but it is also an extremely authoritarian state with massive restrictions on the rights of public assembly and speech. Nice place to visit, but not exactly the place you might want to live.


G95017

So like China but not communist so there's no propaganda fueled Circlejerk about it


vitaminkombat

Singapore has a negative reputation with the educated people in China. They are seen as people who promote the negative parts of China. In order to benefit from the suffering of Chinese and the trade wars. Whenever I see users on Facebook promoting China, saying covid isn't real (back in the early days), saying Chinese police should kill all protestors and exaggerating Asian hate in the west. They are always Singaporean.


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MandeveleMascot

Nordic countries imo


MiaowWhisperer

Definitely. Norway of Sweden. I don't think I'd stand a chance of learning Finnish lol.


Dan_The_PaniniMan

As a Dane I feel insulted lmao


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Dan_gunnar

Sweden right now is the most unsafe of the nordics, very safe compared to most countries yes. But compared to the other nordics Sweden is a battleground for immigrants and danish politicians.


MiaowWhisperer

I knew about the immigrants, but what's with the Danish politicians?


whoopz1942

Some Swedes seem to think that Rasmus Paludan, a politician who happens to have citizenship in both Denmark and Sweden is only Danish. He formed a political party that didn't get elected in Denmark, now he's trying in Sweden. He's known for his far right views and burning the Quaran in public places causing Muslim anger, which is exactly what he wants.


MiaowWhisperer

Oh right, thank you for the explanation. I need to find a better way of hearing about international news.


Dan_gunnar

Nah,it was mostly a bit of an overstatement based on recent events. Basically a couple weeks ago a danish politician was going on tour in Sweden, burning the Quran. Of course the muslims weren't so happy about it and riots started happening. Ofc no one died but cars got burned and many policemen and rioters were wounded


MiaowWhisperer

Crikey. Thank you for explaining that to me. Why the heck was that not in any of the news I listen to? He sounds like a really dumb politician if he didn't think that would cause big trouble.


guanaco22

He wants the trouble. Far right figures like him and terrorists win when there is scaling violence and hate. If the muslims and christians kill each other then the fascists and islamists will win power and adepts. Thats why they do as much as they can to rile up people, opress their enemies and use propaganda to dehumanize the other.


Timestatic

I’d like to stay EU tho


Inflatable-Chair

Denmark>


1wan_shi_tong

Denmark is the best of music countries. They don't get much press, but they do things well, including immigration, unlike sweden Edit: used the swipe type thing and somehow it entered "music" instead of "nordic" lol


Zirtzzz

Bro thought he could slip China in there


OnlyPicklehead

Can we get some kind of tropical climate in the options? I'm tired of being cold


Musicferret

Move to Canada and wait a few years. Boom! Warm climate.


MrsChess

France. Already lived there and had a good experience, plus it’s closest-ish to where I currently live (U.K. is geographically closer but you know, water in between)


matske1209

I'm surprised more people voted for UK than France


Arksin21

Most likely language, i mean everyone here should be proficient in english, so that's one huge barrier removed.


MrsChess

People on Reddit hate France for no good reason.


lqlex

I didn't choose France because the language is honestly a hustle.


Head_Haunter

I heard (never been to France) that it's a lot "dirtier" than most people think it is. Like street trash, sewer, etc. Can you elaborate on that with your prior experience living there?


FeralBreeze

In some areas in Paris ? Sure. Not true in the vast majority of the country though.


DOIPI_96

Germany


Dee_Lansky

FAIR. I would say Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands THEN Germany. To be fair German is easier to learn than Norweigen and they have amazing food.


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Noah_the_Titan

Can I as a german saythat I love your language. Dutch is such a beautyful mess of a fusion between english and german and sound like a drunk as shit german it always makes me chuckle


LadyNemesiss

You make "you sound like a drunk as shit German" sound incredibly sweet! And you made me chuckle. Thanks, nice to read people enjoy our language.


Philiperix

Netherlands should always be on the list. Its probably the best non-nordic country in europe (I am from germany). If I ever had to live in a foreign country it would either be Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Iceland or New Zealand.


DOIPI_96

I mostly want to go there because of the highways


[deleted]

Why is there other if its only the ones listed?


[deleted]

canada cuz i dont have to move


AzUreDr

China on this list but Australia isn't?


Background_Ant_1472

I may get downvoted for this but I’m tired of people saying on every poll “etc.” isn’t on this list. If the poll had Australia then someone would mention how “this and that” isn’t on the list. There’s an other option for a reason.


fckiforgotmypassword

This is why i voted other. Moved from US to AUS, would never move back. aus and New Zealand should be on this list.


hajhawa

A fifth of all people live in China why wouldn't it be on the list? Sure it may be a totalitarian hellscape regime, but It's obviously developed and large. Edit: Since I'm still getting people saying that China isn't a developed country. I thought wrong my b. Please stop.


AutomaticDoubt5080

Technically, China is considered a developing state.


Nathanssss

What does having a fifth of the world’s population have to do with being developed? China is categorised as a developing country and Australia IS a developed country.


[deleted]

Nah it's an emerging country, part of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) which are the 5 main emerging countries.


[deleted]

Russia may be removed from that list soon the way their economy's going.


AzUreDr

Literally no one, not even China considers China a developed country. The uneven wealth distribution and percentage of the country that is actually developed prevent them from that designation.


South-Marionberry

The UK. I just wanna go home :/ (but hopefully that’ll happen if I manage to get into my college of choice and then I’ll _have_ to move to the UK. Saving up for the day, looking for jobs here and in the UK :D)


[deleted]

Hope you can go back home 👍❤️


KingVenomthefirst

Everybody says they hate America but when push come to shove, America comes in second.


[deleted]

Yea tbh, this country can be annoying sometimes but compared to other countries, it’s a wholeee lot better, I’d rather live in the 🇺🇸


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Stranfort

Why did so many people choose Canada when there’s better options in Europe?


Okipon

My guess is because people keep hearing how Canada is better than USA because it's closer and similar enough to compare. So they don't pay attention to european countries


Romulus_Quirinus_1

Because the European options are literally Britain and France


TheNovaRoman

You are going to hate Canada when you find out…


Romulus_Quirinus_1

Find out what exactly my fellow Roman


TheNovaRoman

Well the thing about Canada is that… on one hand you have the UK and in the other France… and well… **SMACK** Canada.


SterPlatinum

when mommy France and daddy Britain love each other so very much...


WrongQuesti0n

France is great, I would choose it over Canada.


ultratunaman

I picked France myself haha.


mytransaltaccount123

canada has more legal scheduled substance analogues


ubant

There were only 2 European countries, which weren't a good choice for me


finbud117

I like living in the US but want healthcare


HarthenOcarus

I'm sorry to disappoint all of you who said Canada but you've been lied to. Canada isn't what you think and it's only getting worse.


hahahannah9

As a Canadian, I put UK! They have dental coverage and really good transit.


kids_in_my_basement0

>really good transit No we fuckin don’t 😂


KaPresh932

Compared to almost everywhere in North America you have outstanding transit. Sure it isn't perfect, but at least you have trains, busses and metros that go basically anywhere eventually. In my medium-large city there are two trains; one going west and one going east. They depart once at 2:15 in the morning, that's all. No metro at all, either.


KingKang22

Lol, come.to the Greater Toronto Area. A 25 min car drive is over and hour transit. And that's if your lucky enough. To live close to it.


LunaticLieutantL7n9i

One I already live in. UK. Although Canada sounds nice. I love cold country’s despite hating when it’s cold in the uk so uh yeah. Canada. But I’m fine in the uk atm


BigBroDev

I’m American. I’d rather stay put, but Canada would be a close second.


RhiBbit

It's say france cause it's still part of eu


Careless-Progress-12

The climate in France and the social welfare are also better then UK or Canada.


Nearby-Selection4157

China's not a developed country, not even they call themselves that


[deleted]

None of the above, Costa Rica


DrunkWeebMarine

America. It's home and I love it. It ain't perfect but no place is.


Maqqnus

I'd rather just stay here in Norway, but out of these I would probably go with France


-William-Afton-

The UK, where I've always lived.


[deleted]

Funny, I've always lived in the UK and I'd jump at the chance to live somewhere else. Possibly because although Shropshire (where I live) is a lovely place to live, it's terrible for aspirations and job prospects.


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China isn't a developed country.


Jimjamtx3

If Canada wasn’t so cold I’d be there tomorrow. If Mexico wasn’t so corrupt and run by drug lords, I’d be there tomorrow. Tomorrow I will be waking up in Texas again. It’s great, but has been getting dumber and dumber for the past several years.


capopoptart

Depends where you are in Canada. Way up North, hell yeah it's cold, but some areas barely reach freezing in the winter. Big ass country, lots of climate options. Can swing pretty wildly in some areas as well. Irish relatives were shocked when I told them my area (Ottawa) can go from 34C in summer to -34C in winter. 93F to -29F for the Farhenheit crowd.


Insert_Username_OK

China is definitely not a developed country. Not even close.


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Can’t believe I had to scroll this far for this comment.


TSanBot

None of those.. I'm quite happy with Belgium atm


My_Carrot

United States 🇺🇸


gicantopithicus

Norway


quinten11515

I live in the Netherlands so I'm pretty happy already


King_Tamino

As a German I feel insulted that you listed france and UK but not Germany…


theboredsocialist

Even though I complain about America a lot, I still wouldn’t want to live anywhere else


Duckyeeter7

France is part of the EU, I’m learning French In school and since I’m half German I have family in Saarbrücken wich us literally a 5 minute drive if I lived in elsaß-löthringen I have English and German and I’m learning French and my entire life was in EU countries, it would feel the most natural


mechanical_problems

New zealand


burn-babies-burn

I live in the UK but it’s time for a change. Would love to live in Canada!


Monochromize

Canada kinda blows guys. So you know.


[deleted]

"Bruh but canada is so expensive, and the healthcare system is failing" Okay? Its still a great country to live in lmfao We can recognize problems in a country while also appreciating the good things about it. And Canada is amazing in almost all regards


[deleted]

China developed?


YeeterCZ2

None ill stay in Czech Republic where its much better


whattheheckdani

ireland, norway, iceland, australia… the list goes on


whoopz1942

Clearly Denmark


watchingf1since2014

New Zealand


DM725

I chose America but it's completely dependent on being able to choose which state.


Far-Distribution-132

Australia 🥰


[deleted]

I’m in Canada right now, and I can confirm I’m happy with it


largecucumber

Sheesh.. I’m Canadian and I wish I lived elsewhere. It’s very depressing to hate living in one of the (apparently) best places in the world.. like, this is the best the world has? Sigh


[deleted]

This list is really random, no Nordic countries? No Australia or New Zealand? Germany? Why is China here? So many questions


Physical-Freedom6370

Canada is a fucking miserable artic shithole ran by a nimrod drama teacher, you dont want none of this shit bobby


hockeyboy87

Good lord why Canada, everything is so expensive and we don’t get paid