What are the average expenses for utilities in Toronto and how is heating regulated (is it central or...)?

Answer 1

Water is about $40.00 a month
Hydro Electric runs about $70.00 a month (Higher during air conditioning season)
Heating (Natural Gas) including hot water tank rental will be in the neighbourhood of $800.00 per year ($200.00) in the cold months)
Cable TV can cost between $25.00 and $70.00 depending on the program package you chose.

If you plan to rent an apartment, then heat, water and sometimes CableTV are included.

A decent one bedroom apartment close to downtown runs about $1,300. to $1,700. per month.

All residential buildings in Toronto have central heat.

Answer 2

None of the utilities are regulated. I also think Jack is a bit low on gas. I'm paying about 100 during the summer in Oshawa (next to Toronto) but it climbs to about 300 during the winter.

Answer 3

Jack seems right, I pay 978 CDN for a two bedroom that includes parking. Its in a nice area in North York just north of Toronto. Jack didn't mention phone, phone for me is about 50 CDN a month and I don't phone long distance. If you want to use public transportation a bus pass, which is transferrable for an adult is 98.00 per month.

Answer 4

It depends also on your living space. Apartments are always less expensive then heating or cooling a house. I lived in a small one bedroom (about 500 square feet) and paid about $80-$100 every 2 months for electricity living on my own.