Cost of Living

What Torontonians make and how they spend it

What Torontonians make and how they spend it

RegulaR expenses

Rent $1,600 a month, utilities included. “It’s a bit more than what I usually spend, but I got tired of living in cheap sublets.” InteRnet $32 a month. “I bundled my Internet with my Fido phone plan so I was able to get a good deal.” cellPHOne $50 a month. “But my office reimburses me up to 50 bucks a month for my phone plan, so it’s practically free.” GROceRIes $300 a month. eAtInG OUt $200 a month. “Downtown is full of awesome restaurants.” tRAnsPORtAtIOn $260 a month. “I spend about $180 on the TTC, which I take to get to work. If I’m late, I might end up taking an Uber, which costs about $10.”

Gym membeRsHIP $60 a month, with GoodLife. sAvInGs $2,500 a month. He’s saving for a trip to Europe next year. cAR RentAls $150 a month. “I don’t own a car, but I rent a few times a month for short trips.” nIGHts OUt $150 a month. “I’m a pretty social guy and love going to bars and clubs a few times a month with my friends.”

Recent spluRges

tRAvel $1,500, for a flight home to India. “I usually visit my family once a year. This time I’m going in December, so the tickets were a bit expensive.” Plus $1,000 for a recent nine-day trip to California and $800 to visit friends in Boston and New York. FURnItURe $500. “I purchased a bed from Kijiji for $350 and tables and chairs from my landlord for $150.”

“i don’t own a car, but i rent one a few times a month for short trips”