How Much Does a Home Gym Cost in Toronto? Three Budget Builds

"How much does a home gym cost?" gets a lot of vague answers online. Here are three real setups with exact prices (as of October 2026), from a small starter to a full dumbbell and barbell setup.

1. Dumbbell starter: $110

Best for: small spaces, beginners, full body workouts at home.

• A pair of 10 lb hex dumbbells: $22
• A pair of 15 lb hex dumbbells: $33
• A pair of 25 lb hex dumbbells: $55

Three pairs is enough for presses, rows, curls, lunges and goblet squats. Want it even cheaper? Our PVC dumbbells start at $10 for a 15 lb.

2. Barbell starter: about $270

Best for: squats, bench press and deadlifts.

• 7 ft Olympic barbell (44 lb, rated to 700 lb): $89.99
• Cast iron plates, a pair each of 45, 25, 10, 5 and 2.5 lb: $175
• Spring collars: $4.99

That's 219 lb on the bar when fully loaded, which covers most people for a long time. You'll also need somewhere safe to squat and bench, like a squat stand and a bench.

3. Full dumbbell and barbell gym: about $1,045

Best for: people who train most days and want everything at home.

• The barbell starter above: about $270
• 5 to 50 lb hex dumbbell bundle with a 3 tier rack: $699.99
• Weight plate tree: $74.99

That gets you ten pairs of dumbbells on a rack, a loaded barbell, and somewhere to keep the plates off the floor.

Ways to spend less

• Start with build 1 or 2 and add pieces as you need them.
• Pick cast iron plates over rubber if noise isn't an issue.
• Check the clearance section first.
• Pick up in store instead of paying to ship heavy equipment.

More tips in our guide to getting weights for a good price in Toronto.

Common questions

What's the cheapest home gym setup?

A few pairs of dumbbells. Three pairs cost $110 with us and cover a full body workout.

Is a barbell or dumbbells better for a home gym?

Dumbbells are easier to start with and take less space. A barbell lets you lift heavier on squats, bench and deadlifts. Many people start with dumbbells and add a barbell later.

Can you put together a custom home gym package?

Yes. Tell us what you want and we'll price the whole order together. Bigger orders get better pricing.

More guides

• How to choose a weight bench: flat, adjustable or Olympic
• Olympic barbell buying guide: weight, length, collars and plates

Come see them in person

GOAT Fitness is at 1111 Flint Road, Unit #22, North York, on the Vaughan border. We're open every day from 11am to 8pm, no appointment needed. The door faces the courtyard, so look for the GOAT Fitness sign.

Call or text (647) 648-1911 to check stock or get a price on a full setup. You can also order online and pick up the same day.