If you're single person on a limited budget, then here is a monthly budget for your cost of living:
- Rent for 1 bedroom with shared kitchen and bathroom $500
- Public transportation $130
- Food $300
- Clothing $60
- Telephone & Internet: $150
- Entertainment - up to you
Total: $1140
If you are a bit more discerning and require some privacy then you're rent will be more like $800 for a bachelor apartment with your own kitchen and bathroom increasing your monthly living expenses to $1440
I have helped many individuals move to Toronto and find a good place to live and know some of the choices you will need to make.