cost of living in Scarborough, ON

dhanyapradeep · 2012-06-20T07:02:53+02:00

Explore the cost of living in Scarborough, ON, and find out if a $3500 income is enough for a family of three. Practical insights and tips await!

dhanyapradeep Member

Member since 20 June 2012

dhanyapradeepMember20 June 2012 05:02:53

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

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ArmandViP20 June 2012 10:09:15

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cando Member

Member since 13 October 2011

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

AllysonMontagna Member

Member since 22 March 2012

AllysonMontagnaMember01 August 2012 14:29:09

dhanyapradeep wrote:
if my husband聽 get around $3500聽 do you think that me,my hubby聽 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.

kakeo00 Member

Member since 10 June 2013

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.聽 u need a job that pays good else
is hard to stand.

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

minaudo Active member

Member since 07 January 2015

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