Toronto
Canada
Updated on August 07, 2025
Overview
Toronto is Canada's largest city with a diverse economy and strong job market, especially in finance, tech, and healthcare. Housing is expensive, with one-bedroom rents often above CAD 2,000 monthly. The city experiences cold winters and warm summers. Public transport includes subways, buses, and streetcars, but some areas require a car. Healthcare is publicly funded and accessible. Toronto is generally safe, walkable in many neighborhoods, and culturally vibrant with many communities.
Average cost of living€1,980.64
Quality of Life88/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€750.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,536.00
1-bed flat (outside)€1,315.00
3-bed flat (center)€2,503.00
3-bed flat (outside)€2,087.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€95.81
Internet€45.14
Mobile plan€31.55
Transportation
One-way ticket€2.08
Monthly pass€97.08
Taxi start€3.11
Gasoline (1 l)€0.94
Leisure
Cinema ticket€9.96
Fitness club€48.35
Education
Preschool (month)€956.95
Intl. primary (year)€15,320.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€7,738.00
sqm outside center€6,496.00
Advantages
- ✓ Diverse and strong job market
- ✓ Public healthcare system
- ✓ Culturally vibrant and diverse
- ✓ Good public transport in many areas
Disadvantages
- × High housing costs
- × Cold winters
- × Public transport gaps in suburbs
- × Cost of living is high