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Originally posted by mapledreams
Hi,

Can anybody please provide information on PRESENT (approximate) cost of living in Toronto for two people (husband and wife only - no kids) who are landing in 3 months from now.

Mostly regarding housing (rental), monthly grocery, transportation (Public mode), Other miscel ; (telephone, internet,tv/cable,newspaper etc)

It will be of great help if anyone can list it here

mapledreams

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Hi,
These are correct as it hits the web. Some prices are moving as per what the the market dictates, such as Atta and Gas.

Rental: Initially you are at the mercy of the guest houses. The 1BD Furn: $650/m
UN Furn. : $600 - 700 but some will provide you with free phone, TV, NET & Laundry. Weigh the conveniences and the availability of these prior to renting. Also location x 3
Advances: First and the Last Month rental. Some charge additional damage deposit. Months' notice at the time of quitting. (May be two)
Some annual rentals will give you a month off. 11 month rental charges for 12 months usage.
All of these come into the picture at later date after getting a job and settling down.
Kijiji: http://toronto.kijiji.ca/f-housing-apartments-for-rent-W0QQCatIdZ37
C.List: http://toronto.craigslist.ca/apa/
Also look into the newspapers and street corner boxes (for weekly availability and updates)
Room -Bath and Kitchenette or the use of it- with TV $500/m
High end $800/m

'Hydro': Electricity: Most of the apartment rentals include Heat/cool, Water and Hydro & Parking.
http://www.torontohydro.com/electricsystem/residential/index.cfm

Phone: Please read and jot down what it is that you want. NO long distance.
BELL: http://www.bell.ca/shopping/PrsShpPns_Landing.page
Without any special features, $25.00 and $55 installation.

Rogers: http://www.rogers.com/web/link/hpBrowseFlow?forwardTo=Promotion
$25 plus $55 installation, but the phone (instrument) is free and three months of free service.
Catch: You are hooked for twelve months.

Others: Comwave, Distributel, Primus
http://www.comwave.net/
http://www.distributel.ca/
http://www.primustel.ca/

Transportation: $2.75/ow $109/m transferable. (Keep the pass for claiming Tax credit 25% at the least)
TTC: http://www.toronto.ca/ttc/
MAP: http://www.toronto.ca/ttc/pdf/subway_rt.pdf
Ride guide: http://www.toronto.ca/ttc/pdf/rideguide.pdf
GO : http://www.gotransit.com/publicroot/schedule/sysmap.aspx
YRT- Viva : http://www.yorkregiontransit.com/maps/pdf/YRT-Viva_system_map.pdf
Schedules: http://www.toronto.ca/ttc/schedules/subway/index.htm
TAXI : http://www.yellowpages.ca/search/si/1/taxi/toronto?CMP=KNC-2PD158826777&HBX_PK=Toronto_taxi&HBX_OU=50
TAXI : http://toronto.taxiwiz.com/
At the time of posting. Ask before you engage a ride.
What is the cost of a taxi ride to or from the Toronto Airport (Pearson)? Toronto taxi cab fare from Pearson airport to downtown is usually about $40. Standard flat rates to and from the airport are available; see airport rate map.
(Not available)
What is the cost of other Toronto taxicab rides? Toronto taxi rides are usually charged by the km and by the minute, according to a regulated taxi rate: Approx. $2.75 initial charge + $1.00 per KM + $0.40 per minute (rates subject to change). Call specific Toronto taxi companies for quotes.
Cable TV: $27-32 Basic inclusive of taxes. Some areas less.
Internet: 56K - $10/m. HS: $30/m Cable $40/m promo. $55 after the promo is over. (Watch the catch)

NEWS PAPERS: STAR Promo $4.13 / week (7 days) Most of them . Delivered to the door. Contains fliers and Ads.If you pay for 26 weeks, you receive a $10 gift card. 1-800 268 9213
GLOBE and MAIL : Promo: $30.96/m
THE TORONTO SUN: $55.12/ 26 weeks
TV Guide : Closing down the print edition. Look for the web edition.

NOW for the Groceries:
Milk 2% : $3.99 -$4.25 Four liters. Tripack (3.49)
Bread Enriched White : $1.59-1.66 loaf of 625 gms (.99)
Eggs Large White/Doz : $1.99 (1.69)
Butter salted : $ 3.25 (2.99)
Unsalted : $ 3.25 (2.99)
Salt KG iodized : $0.50
Pepper lb./454 g : $2.99
Bananas lb/ 454 g : $0.49
Melons each : $1.00
Apples Lb/454g : $0.89
Curry leaves bunch.sm : $0.99
Corriander Lvs bunch " : $0.99-1.25
Green Chillies finger hot : $2.99
Dried Hot red : $3.00 imported
Rice Basmati (low) 10 lb : $5.00
Basmati HIGH grade 10lb: $8.00
Rice chalu 8 kg : $6.00
Dhall split Tuvar 4lb : $4.00
Other 4lb : $2.99 - 3.50
Green Beans Fresh lb : $1.29
Cauliflower / head : $1.00
Broccoli / florets : $0.80
Long Beans (Bodhi)Lb : $2.50
Carrots 3lb cello pack : $0.99
Beetroots Lb : >$0.50
Potatoes 10 Lb : $1.99 (0.99)
Onions yellow 10 lb : $1.99 (0.99)
Onions Red 10 lb : $2.99 (2.50)
Capsicums green lb : $0.75
Celery bunch : $1.00
Anise tubor : $1.25
Brussel Sprouts Lb : $1.25
Parsely curly bunch : $0.80
Yam & Sweet Potato lb : $ 0.75
Frozen Peas KG : $ 1.99
Frozen Beans Kg : $ 1.99
Ginger Lb : $0.99 (0.66)
Garlic Lb : $ 0.70 (0.50)
Meats :
Chicken parts Lb :$1.00 ($0.79)
Mutton Lb :$4.00 (3.00)
Lamb Lb :$3.00 (2.50)
Beef lean ground Lb :$2.00
Reg Lb : $0.99
Cubed Lb : $4.00
Steak LB : $4.00
Pork ribs Lb : $2.00
Ham Lb : $2.50
Bacon Lb : $2.50
Fish :
Sole fillet frozen Lb : $4.00
Cod fillet frozen lb : $4.00
Halibut fillet steak Lb : $4.50
Shrimp 31-40ct Lb : $4.25
popcorn 70ct : $2.99/3.25
Large 14-20 ct : $8.00-9.00
ring 227g 50-70 ct : $1.99
Salmon Frozen Lb : $1.25
filleted frz Lb : $3.50
Calamari-squid Lb : $2.00 season

Atta:
Sher/ADM
stone ground 10Kg : $ 10.00 was $6.99
All Purpose flour
Robin Hood
Weston 10Kg : $ 6.00 was $4.99 AP
Pancake mix 1Kg : $1.99 ??
Pops (Soda) 2 x 24 : $4.99 + tax Coke and Pepsi cans 375ml
Chips (potato) 160g nn : $0.89 (venesta foils)
147g brand : $0.99 (v f sealed bags)

Gas -Petrol / liter : $0.94-0.96
Lub oil plastic cans liter : $2.00
Antifreeze 4 liters : $8.50
Windshield washer fld 4lt : $1.99 (1.30)

You can buy pots and pans SS single ply-coated with cutlery crockery, ladles turners and the whole shooting match for hundred bucks. Sheets and towels as you need for $16/set and $4/ towels. Initially you could also use bottled water till you get settled at the NEW location and get used to the taste of Lake Ontario Water and the local beers.

Errors and Omissions expected. Have a field day.

Freddie.