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Average monthly living expenses in Toronto GTA?

niii

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Jun 26, 2014
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Hello all,

do you have any idea what are average monthly living expenses in Toronto - GTA?
My spouse and I are planning to land to Toronto in May 2015.
Thank you.
 

newtone

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Rent $1200 to $1800 per month
cable tv, internet, phone $150 per month
transit pass $120 per month unlimited travel
food $400 per month
 

mrbeachman

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So, it's 2 of you?

Like newtone said one bedroom will cost you around $1200 in so-so apartment. If you are lucky the utilities will be included in that price.

Transit pas for two is now $133.75 so it's $267.00 for 2.

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I (was) single and would spend minimum $20 a day on food in Toronto. You should expect a lot of sacrifices/noodles/kraft dinner on 400 a month budget for 2. Usually Chinese stores have cheaper meat/groceries in general. Try to find a place near one. North York has a few good ones.

I think 2000 a month is a poverty line living in Toronto for two. It's a bare minimum to survive.
 

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hello so what u suggest minimum average of three people (two parents and a kid of five years old) to live in toronto GTA? around 2500 to 3000 $ by month?
 

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hibakrey said:
hello so what u suggest minimum average of three people (two parents and a kid of five years old) to live in toronto GTA? around 2500 to 3000 $ by month?
Yes
 

niii

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Jun 26, 2014
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Guys,

thanks for the information, this is very useful.

So two people can live with 3000$ per months without any problem.
 

CanV

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niii said:
Guys,

thanks for the information, this is very useful.

So two people can live with 3000$ per months without any problem.
If you dont get a car yes.
 

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https://sites.google.com/site/newcanadianimmigrants/typical-monthly-expenses-in-canada
 

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I think C$3200.00 for a small family should be ok :p