This filmmaker makes $150,000 a year. How does he spend it?

Who: Enrique Miguel Baniqued, 26 What he does: He’s a filmmaker and the owner of Explorers, a photo and video production company What he makes: $150,000 Where he lives: A two-bedroom condo in the Entertainment District

Regular Expenses

Rent: $3,600 a month. “I used to pay $3,000 a month in Markham, but I moved downtown recently, and I love it.”

Phone: $80 a month with Rogers. “It includes US coverage, which is great since I’m expanding my network down there.”

Internet: $120 a month with Bell.

Cinema: $17.50 a month. “I spend $10 on Cineplex’s CineClub and $7.50 for a TIFF membership. I see at least five movies a month.”

Subscriptions: $150 a month. “That covers Letterboxd (Gen Z critics are funny) and Adobe Creative Cloud.”

Gas: $150 a month. “I used to pay up to $800 a month when I lived in Markham and had to drive downtown. So the gas savings almost cover the rent increase.”

Groceries: $150 a month. “I prefer to dine out and don’t cook a lot. But, when I shop, I go to Whole Foods, No Frills and Sobeys—and wherever I can find Yerba Mate, kombucha and Poppi-brand soda. I have a bit of a sweet tooth.”

Restaurants and takeout: $1,150 a month. “Pai is my favourite spot, and it’s just around the corner from my condo.”

Recent Splurges

Trip out west: $2,000. “Splurging like this is not typical for me, but in October I visited Vancouver and Whistler and wanted to try the Michelin Guide recommendations. I also stopped in Edmonton, Calgary, Banff and Jasper.”

Hans Zimmer live: $500. “I want to make films that are equal in quality to Zimmer’s music. I left the show knowing I had work to do but inspired.”

Le Labo Santal 33: $400. “It’s supposed to be unisex, but I’ve been getting compliments only from dudes, so I probably won’t buy it again. Having said that, I did discover the fragrance after complimenting a dude for wearing it.”