This Is How Much My IDEAL LIFESTYLE Costs In Toronto (vs what I'll spend in Eastern Europe)

Toronto is the second most expensive city in Canada and also one of the most unaffordable cities in the world if you take into consideration the wage vs cost of living gap. Nevertheless, it is an extremely popular place to immigrate to within Canada because it does give a lot of different career opportunities and always has a lot going on. While most people have to watch their budgets quite closely when living in this city, have you ever wondered just how much it would cost to live a very COMFORTABLE life here in the city? If so, I'd like to share with you my personal expense list of how much it would cost to live in the way I would like, while still allowing me to pursue my travel career and being away for half the year. At the end of the video I'll share with you the comparison budget of how much a similar lifestyle will cost me in the region of the world I am planning to move to soon, which is a country in Eastern Europe!

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Alina

[durf]

You're extremely lucky. You get to eat out at your favorite restaurants very often and travel the globe. You make great earnings. You're actually rich compared to a lot of people. 95% of the people in the world would kill to have your lifestyle. Consider yourself lucky. I wish I had what you had to a point.

[menguardingtheirownwallets]

Toronto is a run-down 3-star hotel charging 5-star prices.

[ernestconnell]

Cities, that drive up prices for the youth of today, will eventually become cities with aged populations.

[NormanF]

Alina, you mentioned the financial aspects of living in Toronto but you left out one very important factor: stress. It can literally kill you if you find your life responsibilities too much to deal with. Safeguarding your health by having predictable expenses to the point where you can enjoy your life without stress complicating it, is huge! Money is important to have a good life, I don’t want to take away from it because everyone needs it to live but being positive, happy and relaxed about your life is what really makes it worthwhile. If you are able to balance those parts of your life in a way that fulfills you, you will be living your dream life. Best wishes! 😊

[wrestlingterrier]

I moved to Toronto from Montreal back in 1995. I was very young at the time and knew nobody there. Just bought a one-way bus ticket and arrived in Toronto with little money in my pocket, rented a very small room in a very old house and found a job as a waiter and met my girlfriend. She was working as a sales clerk in a mall. With our salaries combined we managed to rent a nice flat in a nice area of the city, we moved several times and changed flats because at the time there were plenty of options, mostly affordable. Ended up leaving Toronto for different reasons. Those were better times I think. Things have changed so much that it does not make sense.

[randomprettysecret]

Excellent intro. The cost of living in Canada is above the roof! Hoping you enjoy your destination in Europe 🛫

[hazell]

You are such an intelligent, thoughtful person. When I was your age, retirement savings was the last thing on my mind. Now that I am nearing retirement I have so many regrets!!! Great to see you have considered everything (present and future needs). I have no doubt you will make the right decision for yourself and your future. Hopefully sponsorships will come pouring in!!! Happy travels💚

[anhthunguyen]

What a considerate video! I just moved to Canada, so your video really appealing me when I envisioned my ideal lifestyle. Thank you for sharing your journey. I wish you all the best!

[Notavlogger]

You sure know how to keep the suspense going with your journey. 😊 good luck to you

[joenogueira]

Happiness has no price stub attached, regardless of where you shop for it, however, it's not free. Physical and mental health status are the main ingredients that allow us to experience happiness. When you have health, happiness can be found anywhere in the world. I'm confident that you'll find it Alina. La vie est belle!

[stevo]

A $1, 000 a month just for eating and drinking out !!! $600 a month for discretionary shopping !!! You're high maintenance. One day the high salaries enjoyed in Canada, Australia and the USA are all going to come crashing down to fall into line with the rest of the world.

[Peter-jklt]

Very well researched and presented video. Good Luck Alina

[davidellis]

Hi Alina ! Most of my life I spent 50% of my income on rent ! 30% is a nice but unfortunately for most unrealistic goal. Oh Canada 🇨🇦 !

[GalinBorodinov]

Mystery solved. Some of us are already in the country you are planning to move to and could confirm your great choice. Good luck with the formalities!

[alvarorodelo]

Toronto looks more beautiful with you.

[JusikLife]

It's not just about money and the cost of real estate. In other countries, the people are completely different, the society is different, the laws are different, the healthcare system and government support are entirely different. This shouldn't be forgotten either. The standard of living and the crime situation are also factors. There's a different language, which you have to learn from scratch. You can't compare just the financial aspects.

[germainmorin]

More or less 10% tax rate sounds a lot like Bulgaria ;) Best of successes with your project!
I'm absolutely not living the life I want. Been living in Québec City for the past 14 years. Not as expensive as Toronto, but still very expensive for a single person. Working hard to start my own gig and join the nomadic lifestyle in 2025, starting with a return to the Bansko Nomad Fest in June.

[JEgkt]

The biggest con living in Canada in general is we are too reliant on other countries especially fresh produce and other goods. Now with the strike in U.S ports, it will definitely cripple consumer spending. People have no idea were in for in the next couple of months. There is already lots of Layoffs in tech in 10000 plus white collar jobs in Silicone Valley alone. If you have a crappy job right now, hang on to itIt will not get better in this economy especially war is intensifies in the middle east.

[yaroslavkasyanenko]

Left Toronto, left Canada. Happy about it. Will wait for normal government to fix it back

[mike_fly_]

You may already know that Torontonian Nora Dunn (YouTuber: The Professional Hobo) has been (or may still be) in Bulgaria with her husband. Try to connect! Pretty sure that's where you're heading.