cost of living

This online publisher makes $130,000 a year. How does he spend it?

"In 2021, I bought $800 worth of groceries on PC points alone.”

This freelance copywriter and marketer makes up to $150,000 a year. How does she spend it?

"I had a rough financial patch in my 20s, so I'm trying to save"

This Bathurst Quay couple makes $120,000 a year. How do they spend it?

"We're going out more now that we can see people again"

This Annex couple makes a combined $97,000 a year. How do they spend it?

"Our biggest indulgence is going out for drinks with friends"

This managing partner at a recruitment firm makes $160,000 a year. How does he spend it?

Recent splurges include $800 Raptors tickets and a $3,500 trip to California

This couple makes a combined $106,000 a year. How are they spending during the pandemic?

She’s a photographer; he’s a private chef

This couple makes $140,000 a year. How are they spending during the pandemic?

Their recent splurges include a $300 dinner in Yorkville and a $350 pair of Nike sneakers

This social worker makes $85,000 a year. How is she spending during the pandemic?

Her recent splurges: $1,300 for a pair of Louboutin sneakers and $450 for Tom Ford perfume

This donor relations manager makes $90,000 a year. How is she spending during the pandemic?

Recent splurges include: $300 for a bike from Canadian Tire and $14,000 for a bathroom gut job

This social worker and part-time interpreter makes $65,000 a year. How does she spend it during the pandemic?

Her recent spurges include: $150 for makeup from Luxe Beauty House and $120 for 'Africa' t-shirts

This creative director makes $60,000 a year. How is she spending during the pandemic?

Her recent splurges include a $440 bottle of perfume and an $850 queen-sized mattress

This couple makes $94,000 a year. How are they spending it during the pandemic?

Recent splurges include: a $130 cat scratching post and a $150 vintage REM t-shirt

This guy makes $90,000 a year. How does he spend it during the pandemic?

Elan Shi saves on rent by living at his parents' house in North York. His recent splurges include: a $1,300 camera lens and $350 for car washing equipment

This union boss made $81,000 a year. How did he spend it during the pandemic?

Recent splurges include: a $1,400 robot vacuum cleaner and a $100 Frida Kahlo throw blanket

This elementary school teacher makes $66,000 a year. How does she spend it during lockdown?

Recent splurges include: a new car and a few items from Beyoncé's clothing line