cost of living

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

This administrative assistant makes $63,000 a year. How does she spend it during the pandemic?

Recent splurges include: North Face Thermoball booties and a royal-purple plush lounge robe

This Uber account executive makes $90,000 a year. How does she spend her money?

Recent splurges include online cooking classes with a renowned Italian chef, a weighted blanket from Amazon and enough plants to turn her condo into a sanctuary

This consultant makes $65,000 a year. She went on a bit of a spending streak during the pandemic

Vanessa realized that frugality was impacting her happiness, so she started spending. “Money comes and goes, so live your life," she says. "As long as I have a roof over my head and food in my belly, I’m happy."

This barista went from making $33,000 to collecting CERB. But did the pandemic alter her spending habits?

Since early March, Arianne has been laid off from two jobs and forced to move apartments. Still, she's trying to look on the bright side