Getting a clear picture of the cost of living can help you budget for the year. Estimated costs of living in Mississauga for 2019-20 are provided below.

Estimated living and studying costs for the academic year (8 months)

• Food: $1604 - $3700
• Clothing: $900 - $1100
• Books, supplies and instruments: $1000 - $2000+
• Miscellaneous: $1000 - $2000

Sources

• City of Toronto – Living Expenses
• Expatistan.com – cost of living in Toronto
• U of T Enrolment Services Costs Estimates

Housing Costs

CMHC Rental Market Report (Toronto/GTA Average)

• Room: N/A
• Bachelor: $1,080 - $1,520
• 1-bedroom apartment: $1,261 - $1,910
• 2-bedroom apartment: $1,467 - $2,393
• 3+ bedroom apartment: $1,633 - $2,982

*Near UTM

• Room: $526
• Bachelor: $1,053
• 1-bedroom apartment: $1,250
• 2-bedroom apartment: $1,495
• 3+ bedroom apartment: $2,004

Sources:

CMHC Rental Market Report – Fall 2018

*U of T Off-Campus Housing Service Averages - Fall 2018