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What Torontonians make and how they spend it

What Torontonians make and how they spend it

REGULAR EXPENSES

RENT $1,650 a month, including utilities. “My roommate and I both have a spare bedroom, which is great.”

INTERNET $60 a month, with Carry Telecom. CELLPHONE $80 a month, for unlimited call and text, with Rogers.

GROCERIES $450 a month, from Sobeys, Loblaws and delivery apps like Instacart. “I’ve been relying on grocery delivery during the pandemic because I’d rather not go to a grocery store right now.”

DELIVERY $250 a month, from V’s Caribbean and Ital Vital. “I once shamefully ordered breakfast, lunch and dinner from Uber Eats on the same day.”

TRANSPORTATION $80 a month, for Uber. “Walking is usually how I get around, but I’ll Uber if I’m out later than expected.”

PET EXPENSES $80 a month, which covers food, grooming and toys for Girl.

SAVINGS $1,500 a month, into a TFSA, with TD. “I’m saving for a trip to Greece, for when travel restrictions are lifted.”

RECENT SPLURGES

AIR FRYER $300, for a double-basket Ninja fryer, from Amazon. “It’s healthier than frying and cooks quicker than the oven.”

COMPUTER $1,600, for a MacBook Air.

HOME OFFICE EQUIPMENT $1,000, for a desk, rug and chair. “I set up a home office in my spare room during lockdown.”

BOOKS $500, from Indigo. “I bought 15 books, everything from Black Writers Matter to The Color of Water.”

FOOT BATH $200, from Amazon.

“I set up a home office in my spare bedroom”