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Shared rooms are the cheapest option; a studio costs much more than CAD 900.
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Atlantic cities with lower costs and an Atlantic immigration pathway. Here's a realistic monthly budget for an Indian student in Fredericton & St. John's — rent, food, transport and insurance — in CAD and rupees.
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Budget CAD 1,398 – CAD 1,698 a month (about ₹1 lakh – ₹1.2 lakh), or CAD 16,800 – CAD 20,400 a year. Rent for a room in shared housing is the biggest cost at CAD 600 – CAD 900. 2 of the 20 cities we track in Canada have lower rents.
Official sources: IRCC — Study permit
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Planning estimates for 2026 — rents move quickly, so check live listings before you sign.
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Shared rooms are the cheapest option; a studio costs much more than CAD 900.
Groceries for about CAD 400 a month — Indian grocery stores are common in big cities.
Most universities include a transit U-Pass in student fees
Up to 24 hours a week off campus during academic sessions; full time in scheduled breaks
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About CAD 1,398 – CAD 1,698 (₹1 lakh – ₹1.2 lakh), including rent.
A room in shared housing usually costs CAD 600 – CAD 900 a month.
Part-time work (up to 24 hours a week off campus during academic sessions; full time in scheduled breaks) helps, but it rarely covers everything — plan savings or a loan for living costs.
IRCC sets a minimum living-cost amount for the study permit, updated each year
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