I moved from Toronto 2 years ago. My rent was $1800 for a single bedroom not including hydro, gas, internet, laundry (which used a coin machine). It was cheapest thing I could find at the time. 5th floor, no elevator. I made at the time roughly $1200 every two weeks. I'd spend $100-$200 on food every two weeks.... there is a reason why I moved back home and now only pay $500 all inclusive and found a better job working from home.