cost of living in Scarborough, ON

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dhanyapradeepMember20 June 2012 05:02:53

if my husband get around $3500 do you think that me,my hubby and my child who is 2.10yrs old that is (3 people) can afford to live there in Ontario CA.

ArmandViP20 June 2012 10:09:15

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Hi and welcome to Expat.com dhanyapradeep!

An introduction to other members maybe?
It could help!

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Armand

candoMember25 July 2012 09:12:14

It might be enough if you ran a tight ship. No car payments, no insurance premiums.

Estimates:

Groceries= 900
Leisure= 500
Transportation= 240 for 2 TTC monthly passes
or 400 dollars for a car payment 300 dollars for insurance and 200 dollars for fuel
Rent= 950 to 1300 for a 2 bedroom apartment in Scarborough
Phones+Internet= 150

AllysonMontagnaMember01 August 2012 14:29:09

dhanyapradeep wrote:
if my husband get around $3500 do you think that me,my hubby and my child who is 2.10yrs old that is (3 people) can afford to live there in Ontario CA.

Is that 3500 a month for both of you combined? or Individual incomes?

If its combined 3500 then you should be okay. However you really gotta keep track of your financials.

Ontario is becoming much more expensive to live especially with a child. There is always unexpected costs with child care and other necessities. Like cando said, you need to run a tight ship.

No Car, Take TTC, Only buy what you need and SAVE.

kakeo00Member10 June 2013 22:13:37

i agree living in this place is not cheap at all.
everything is much expensive if u dont make much or
dont have saving to bring over.

i just came back to the country and find things are not
as exciting as i though. u need a job that pays good else
is hard to stand.

i got 2 little one too. i find daycare is expensive.
wonder how people can pay for it.

minaudoActive member27 January 2015 02:41:24

Yes, you can live on $3500 in Scarborough. Your income taxes should be less than $500 (if you use personal deductions and dependents).
Net per month $3,000
You can get a two bedroom apartment for as little as $1,300
Groceries for 3 will cost you about $600
Transportation (Bus/Train) for 2 adults if need to take it daily $260
Medical care covered by government except prescriptions
School covered by government
Clothing for 3: $200
Telephone & Internet: $150
Entertainment - up to you

Total: $2510
Message me if you would like more info/help

PriscillaViP27 January 2015 12:06:02

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@ minaudo > Thank you for your help, however this is to inform you that you have replied on a very old thread here.

Priscilla

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