There are those who prefer living in Zone 3 (keep in mind there are 9 zones in total) because housing rates are even lower and the spaces larger. The distance from the center of town is roughly 30 minutes by subway (or train depending on the neighborhood). If you are in Zone 2, you are given commuting discounts when travelling to Zone 3 even if you have to pay a little extra to go to the center, Zone 1. Once again we wish to make it clear that it all depends on your lifestyle and how much money you can spare.