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Cost of Living

LIVING COSTS – TORONTO

Estimated living and studying costs for one year (twelve months):

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:

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:$1,500 – $3,700
  • Clothing: $900 – $1,300
  • Local transportation: $784 ($98 per month)
  • Books and supplies: $500 – $1,500+

 

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: $2,000+
  • 2-bedroom apartment: $3,300+
  • 3+ bedroom apartment: $3,700+

Average for outside of City Center:

  • Room in a house: $900+
  • Bachelor/studio apartment: $1,400+
  • 1-bedroom apartment: $1,600+
  • 2-bedroom apartment: $2,800+
  • 3+ bedroom apartment: $2,700+

Sources:

 

Accommodation:

Please see the Vancouver Student Life website for more details about housing, living in Vancouver, transportation and more!

Health Insurance

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Working While Studying

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