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Toronto’s cost of living – How far will $10,000 go?

Residence

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• One bedroom apartment	$890 average / month
  Two bedroom apartment	$1,050 average / month
  Average purchase price of a home	$370,000

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• More information:
• Settlement.Org
• What is the average cost of an apartment in Ontario?
• Proof of funds

Transportation

• Public Transit
  	TTC fares TTC home
  	Go Transit fares Gotransit.com

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• Automotive costs
  Average price of a new car	$25,000
  Average price of a new truck	$39,000
  Auto Insurance	Approx. $3,000 per year (for drivers who own a vehicle)
  (G1) Driver's Licence	$125.00 See Drivetest.ca licensing fees.

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• More information:
• Auto insurance information
• Information for drivers and licensing at Drivetest.ca

Health care
You will not be eligible for OHIP benefits until you have been here three months. That’s why it’s recommended you buy private health-care coverage. Approximate costs for private coverage vary.

• Individual - (Approx.)	$330
  Family - (Approx.)	$680

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• More information:
• Temporary health coverage options
• Learn more about your health care options before OHIP begins

Job Search

• Resume writing	$125 - $395
  Cover letter	$50 - $60

Food Costs for a Family of Four
The average weekly cost for food for a family of four in Toronto is $124.35 ($538.43 per month). This cost is based on 2006 prices and includes 66 items from the four food groups recommended in Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating.

• More information:
• Toronto Public Health: Nutritious Food Basket
• What are monthly living expenses for a family of three?
• How can I compare the living cost AND the salary between my country of origin and Canada?

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