Rent

[Over Gross]

I live in Vancouver in a 2 bedroom with all utilities including the net but no phone for 800 per month.

Just curious to see how other people are doing it.

[TopperHarley]

I'm paying $400/month, which includes everything. House is air conditionned in summer and it came furnished. I live with 4 university students right beside a local university. I wish I could stay here forever

[flyincanuck]

Ditto C-HRIS...'cept there are 5 others in the house...balance unchanged.

[w squared]

$450 a month for me, after my share oh DSL and phone. On the plus side, I live in a really choice part of town, and only have to share with 1 flatmate - he owns the condo. Given our respective schedules, we see each other about twice a month!

[No Conflict]

Semi Detached cottage in west Island of Montreal, Near water, Backyard and Patio, own driveway, 2 bedroom, 2 floors. Most imortantly, on 06L approach for YUL.

720$/month plus Hydro, total about 805$/month

[Over the Horn]

You forgot company housing / crew trailer. Good room mates, free sat. tv., no bills, free beer (when the boss buys) and a hot tub to boot , the only problem is finding good looking women in this town to go with the hot tub.

[rippey]

1 bedroom basement in mississauga 750 includes all utilities, cable, internet. Pricey, but brand new apartment in nice neighborhood...15 minutes to yyz...pretty much live under the britannia beacon

[NFA]

I own two houses. One in Vancouver and one in Airdrie. The rent for the one in Vancouver pays the mortage in Airdrie. Ye haw!!!!!

[R2000/1830]

How do I vote, some times I can and some times I cant

[Dockjock]

Used to rent in midtown Toronto 1 bedroom $1150/mo inclusive. Now own in Calgary mortgage payment is...non of y'alls business (but its less than the rent).

[Guido]

Moving to a 2 bedroom upstairs of a house including everything but electricity for $500/month... gonna be killer electricity bills with electric heat... any suggestions how to keep it down?

[w squared]

Set your thermostat at 17 degrees and buy lots of sweaters. Either that or have nightly furniture bonfires in your living room. I've been there before, and it's not cheap.

[Over Gross]

You need to find yourself a hot little girlfriend and convince her that buying condoms in bulk is cheaper than heat.

[Go Guns]

I've heard of people in Thompson paying more for Hydro in the winter then for their rent. It's tough to stay warm when mother nature is resolved to see you freeze.

[Mario]

Rent upstairs of a house in calgary with two roomies. 275+util. I have the really small room though.

As for Guido...Growing up my mom was very thrifty (read cheap) So I can say that weather stripping can be your best friend. Even the smallest draft counts. They have things(or you could use a blanket) that lay at the crack at the bottom of your door. Also, if you don't mind not having use of your windows, you could use that plastic-y hair dryer stuff. While it looks ghetto, it does help. Oh, and a humidifier could help you out as well.

[desksgo]

500 beans per month and if I walk outside while my neighbours are in business, then you'll only find pieces of me.

[Guido]

You need to find yourself a hot little girlfriend and convince her that buying condoms in bulk is cheaper than heat.

Maybe I'll need a second one, (just for the winter of course... ) my current hot little girlfriend lives six hours away while she's going to school Thanks for the tips guys! If you notice that I slip away from the site next winter, you'll know I had to give up the internet to pay the bills...