The 1100d is a newer version of the 1000d which really bought digital slr ownership to a realistic price level for beginners. There is no limit to what you can spend on photography so i would suggest set a budget first . A good compact is as good as a beginners slr and you can have it with you all day without any hassle unlike carrying an slr. Also it depends on what you want to be photographing .
So Set budget then perhaps ask again