The following are my monthly expenses (A Couple without kids)
Mortgage CAD$1300, Property TAX: CAD$300
Hydro + Gas = around CAD $ 150 to $250 (Up to the season)
CABLE + CABLE Internet = (60 + 39.95) *(1+GST+PST)
2 Cell Phones + Local Phone around CAD$100
Car Insurance + Car Loan =CAD$600
Foods and eating-out costs me CAD$500 a month.
BTW, I have been here for almost 6 years.