Presuming you are Canadian...you can still negotiate a higher deal.

Housing and education are the main costs which will eat into your salary. Housing costs have been stated above.

You mentioned you have teenage daughters. The education standards are not very good compared to back home. So when they go back after your work term, they might have difficulty meeting the competitive levels of other students for a good university.

Medical expenses are quite high here also unless company gives you insurance coverage.

Best of luck.

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