Canada Colleges Ontario

Budgeting

The costs that appear below are meant to give you a general idea of how much money you can expect to spend on monthly living expenses. Your actual monthly costs will vary substantially, depending on whether you are studying in a large urban centre or a small town or city.

Room and board (includes food) Room with cooking facilities Studio apartment One bedroom apartment	$440 - 650/month $350 - 550/month $450 - 700/month $450 - 800/month
Food	$150 - 200/month (single) $130 - 200/month (double)
Telephone (optional)	$ 35.00/month + long distance charges
Transportation:	Bus Pass *** $ 65-95/month
Books and supplies for English as a Second Language Books and supplies for post-secondary studies	$100/semester $100/month
Clothing	$60/month $350 for winter wear (boots, coat, hats, gloves, sweater)
Personal needs	$75 - 125/month
Entertainment	$50 - 150/month
Miscellaneous	$50 - 100/month

Students attending a college located in a city should budget approximately $1,400.00/month for living expenses, not including tuition.

Students attending a college located in a small city or town should budget approximately $1,000.00/month for living expenses, not including tuition.

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