Newcomer cost calculator
Estimate your monthly survival cost
Choose province and housing type first. We prefill rough starter estimates for one person, then you can edit every number.
Your estimate
Ontario
Shared room starter estimate
Rent range used
$800–$1,100
Current rent input: $950
Monthly cost
$1,900
Money left after expenses
$1,100
Comfortable
Comfortable — you have some room to breathe and plan ahead.
Starter estimates only. Actual costs vary by city, housing type, lifestyle, season, and family size.