What is the cost of living per month in Canada for a student?

Question

Hi! i m nabil. I work in Dubai and looking forward to study in canada. I want to know the average living expense Rent, Food and stuff like that.

Answer 1

Hi Nabil

What University do you plan to study at? The cost of living in Halifax - Dalhousie University eg will be very different to that in Vancouver - UBC. Montreal - McGill  would be something else again. And are you looking to  living in the university dorm or is a room acceptable or would you prefer an apartment. If an apartment, alone or with a roommate?  Do you want a place very close to the campus or are you willing to travel in order to get a less expensive place? With so little information, I do not think anyone can give you really pertinent information. There are Universities all over Canada and the cost of living in each province is anywhere from somewhat different to extremely different in each one. And by comparison with the UAE, Canada is a huge place. So maybe you can add some details above to help people give you useful answers. :o)

BTW The Universities I have mentioned are just examples. Many Canadian cities have more than one university.

Answer 2

I go to school in waterloo.  my rent the last two years was $360 without utilities, and this year is $400 without utilities.  I spend around $40 on utilities/month, and $30 on food, but I don't eat at restaurants a lot and I get bulk food.  

One of my best friends is in Halifax and pays around $450 inclusive for rent

dorm is completely different, usually a bit more expensive and has food included

Answer 3

Very expensive.

Answer 4

Depends on where you are looking to stay.  What University are you interested in?

Toronto for example, is very expensive for rent.  You can easliy pay $900 a month for a small bachelor apartment.

Something like St. Catherine's, on the other hand, you can pay as little as $400 a month in rent.

Food and things like that are pretty much the same across the board.  It's reasonably expensive ($5-10 per meal, depending on where you shop and what kinds of food you like).

Answer 5

Where are you studying?