Cost of Living in Mississauga
Summary of cost of living in Mississauga, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,771.9 (C$5,186.8), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,026.5 (C$1,411.6), excluding rent.
- Mississauga is 11.7% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Mississauga is, on average, 11.1% higher than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | C$23.50 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | C$100.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | C$15.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | C$8.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | C$8.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | C$5.43 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | C$2.47 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | C$1.91 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | C$3.76 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | C$3.40 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | C$1.53 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | C$6.24 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | C$7.11 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | C$6.92 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | C$8.27 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | C$2.15 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | C$0.93 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | C$2.13 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | C$2.48 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | C$1.08 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | C$1.43 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | C$3.10 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | C$2.11 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | C$18.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | C$3.24 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | C$3.62 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | C$20.80 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | C$4.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | C$141.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | C$4.25 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | C$2.85 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | C$30.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | C$1.49 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | C$39,580.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | C$29,300.45 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | C$192.30 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | C$51.25 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | C$66.33 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | C$51.46 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | C$54.17 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | C$15.50 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | C$494.62 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | C$15,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | C$61.21 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | C$54.03 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | C$117.38 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | C$137.85 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | C$2,395.83 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | C$2,086.36 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | C$3,545.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | C$2,985.73 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | C$1,020.64 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | C$810.06 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | C$4,284.64 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.62 | |
Prices in Mississauga
This city had 475 entries in the past 12 months by 38 different contributors.
Last update: 16 May 2026
Last update: 16 May 2026
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| Cost of Living in Toronto | 18.73 miles |
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