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Costs last verified

Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guide

Monthly cost

$3,340
Rent
$1,80054%
Food
$65019%
Transport
$1103%
Coworking
$2207%
Other
$56017%
Cheaper than 5% of our costed cities

Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.

Studying here? About $2,250/mo

Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.

At a glance

Safety7/10
Internet250 Mbps
Nomad score7/10

Healthcare, taxes & language

The decisive three for a longer stay in Canada.

Healthcare

Universal publicly funded provincial health insurance (Medicare) covers medically necessary doctor and hospital care; quality is high in major cities but wait times for specialists and elective surgery are long, and private options are limited.

Taxes

Canadian tax residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign employment, investment and pension income, with foreign tax credits or tax-treaty relief available to reduce double taxation.

English

Very high — English is an official language and spoken nationwide; French predominates in Quebec, where English is still common in Montreal.

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Student

Study Permit

59SCORE

Length of the course plus 90 days

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Toronto at a glance

Toronto, Canada costs about $3,340 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 54% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $1,800 and the smallest is transport at $110. In our data internet averages 250 Mbps and safety scores 7/10. Similar cities range from Austin at $2,950 a month to San Diego at $3,790.

Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).

Questions about Toronto

How much does it cost to live in Toronto?

A solo remote worker in Toronto, Canada spends an estimated $3,340 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.

How much is rent in Toronto?

Rent in Toronto is an estimated $1,800 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.

How fast is the internet in Toronto?

Internet in Toronto averages 250 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.

How much does coworking cost in Toronto?

A coworking space in Toronto costs an estimated $220 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.

Is Toronto safe?

Toronto has a safety score of 7/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.

What is Toronto's nomad score?

Toronto scores 7/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.

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