Here's How Much It Costs Single People To Live In Canada's Major Cities & Ouch, It's A Lot

As Canada's cost of living rises, many cities are becoming more and more unaffordable for Canadians.

Single residents, however, have the added hardship of having to face high food prices and the costliness of either renting or owning a home in Canada, on their own. But, how much does it actually cost to live alone in Canada?

According to Numbeo, the world's largest cost-of-living database, across the country a single person's estimated monthly costs are $1,220.37, not including rent.

Including rent for the average one-bedroom unit in Canada (which was $1,722 per month in November 2022, according to Rentals.ca), this number jumps to a whopping $2,942.37 per month.

However, the cost of living is much higher in some of Canada's biggest cities compared to the national average.

With higher rental costs, food prices and transportation costs, Canadians living alone in major cities are likely spending some serious cash each month.

Here's how much it costs for a single person to live in some of Canada's major cities.

While rent prices are certainly high across the country, some relief is in sight.

Almost 2 million renters in Canada will soon receive a payment of $500 from the government meant to help with the rising cost of housing.

Applications for the payment opened on December 12, and there are certain eligibility criteria that you need to meet to qualify.