Toronto ranks 9th of 10 priced cities in Canada on cost — $2,327 a month in essentials, 53% above Quebec City, the cheapest. The average net salary of $3,429 covers that 1.5×. 99.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at census subdivision level. PM2.5 averages 10.6 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -4°C, Jul 22°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $1,441 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,606 |
| Groceries | $200 |
| Dining out | $394 |
| Utilities | $181 |
| Local transport | $111 |
| Essentials / mo | $2,327 |
| Avg net salary | $3,429 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $2,206 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,740 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Toronto, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.74 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $85.16 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.64 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.99 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $6.39 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $7.10 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.13 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.68 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.72 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.87 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.73 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.57 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.77 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $12.27 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.82 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.24 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.20 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.08 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.64 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.45 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.38 |
| Monthly transit pass | $110.71 |
| Taxi start | $3.02 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.24 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.23 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $133.94 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $47.34 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $33.54 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $43.33 |
| Cinema, one seat | $13.48 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Toronto has 99.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (census subdivision level). That is the 7th-highest of 10 Canada cities we track. Canada's national figure is 104.8, so Toronto runs 6 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3.5°C | -8.6°C | 75% | 76% | 64 mm |
| Feb | -3.2°C | -8.4°C | 71% | 70% | 56 mm |
| Mar | 1.3°C | -3.4°C | 68% | 66% | 65 mm |
| Apr | 6.8°C | 3°C | 68% | 65% | 90 mm |
| May | 14°C | 12.2°C | 68% | 59% | 68 mm |
| Jun | 19.2°C | 18.8°C | 69% | 55% | 85 mm |
| Jul | 22.4°C | 23.4°C | 71% | 49% | 75 mm |
| Aug | 21.5°C | 22.4°C | 74% | 51% | 67 mm |
| Sep | 18°C | 17.7°C | 76% | 51% | 53 mm |
| Oct | 11.4°C | 8.8°C | 76% | 62% | 77 mm |
| Nov | 4.8°C | 0.8°C | 76% | 66% | 58 mm |
| Dec | 0.4°C | -4.2°C | 79% | 77% | 69 mm |
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