Entering Canada
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Cost of Living
Please note that the information below is just ESTIMATES. Feel free to do your own research into living costs in Vancouver and Toronto, this information is just a starting point.
LIVING COSTS – TORONTO
Estimated living and studying costs for one year (twelve months):
- Food: $3,600 – $5,400
- Local transportation: $1,537.80 ($128.15 per month for TTC student pass)
- Students from Toronto campus are eligible for TTC postsecondary student fare: https://www.ttc.ca/Fares-and-passes/Fare-information/Eligible-Post-Secondary-Schools
- Student from Toronto Campus are also eligible for Go Transit postsecondary student fare: https://www.gotransit.com/en/trip-planning/going-to-school
Housing costs (monthly, estimated):
Please note: Costs range depending on the type of housing.
Average for City Center:
- Room in a house: $1,100
- Bachelor/studio apartment: $1,900
- 1-bedroom apartment: $2,350
- 2-bedroom apartment: $2,925
- 3+ bedroom apartment: $3,500
Average for outside of City Center:
- Room in a house: $750
- Bachelor/studio apartment: $1,400
- 1-bedroom apartment: $2,000
- 2-bedroom apartment: $2,500
- 3+ bedroom apartment: $3,000
Sources:
- City of Toronto – Living Expenses
- com – cost of living in Toronto
- TTC Fares and Passes
- Northeastern University Official Bookstore
- NUMBEO
- TorontoRentals
Accommodation:
For resources on where to find housing, see the Toronto Student Life website, scroll down to Housing – find a home.
LIVING COSTS – VANCOUVER
Estimated living and studying costs for one year (twelve months):
- Food: $4,800 – $7000
- Local transportation: $500 – $1500
- You can purchase a reloadable compass card to use public transit in Vancouver.
Housing costs (monthly, estimated average):
Please note: Costs range depending on the type of housing.
Average for City Center:
- Room in a house: $950+
- Bachelor/studio apartment: $2000+
- 1-bedroom apartment: $2400+
- 2-bedroom apartment: $3,500+
- 3+ bedroom apartment: $3,900+
Average for outside of City Center:
- Room in a house: $750+
- Bachelor/studio apartment: $1300+
- 1-bedroom apartment: $1,600+
- 2-bedroom apartment: $2,800+
- 3+ bedroom apartment: $3000+
Sources:
Accommodation:
Please see the Vancouver Student Life website for more details about housing, living in Vancouver, transportation and more!
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