Cost of Living in Mississauga
Summary of cost of living in Mississauga, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,657.0$ (5,088.3C$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 997.4$ (1,387.8C$), excluding rent.
- Mississauga is 39.6% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Mississauga is, on average, 64.0% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 C$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 100.00 C$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 15.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8.05 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.00 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.10 C$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.40 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.93 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 3.50 C$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.28 C$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.61 C$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 5.61 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.82 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.79 C$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 8.28 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.22 C$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.86 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.98 C$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.32 C$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.15 C$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.66 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.96 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.00 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 17.50 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.26 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.67 C$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 20.40 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 C$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 141.00 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.25 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.85 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 C$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.49 C$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 35,000.00 C$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 28,426.44 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 193.86 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 53.24 C$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 67.69 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 50.10 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 53.02 C$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.50 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 513.08 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 15,000.00 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 59.13 C$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 55.14 C$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 118.75 C$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 132.35 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,396.15 C$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,073.08 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,510.77 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,004.00 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,020.64 C$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 810.06 C$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,188.57 C$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.08 | |
Prices in Mississauga
This city had 374 entries in the past 12 months by 27 different contributors.
Last update: 18 January 2026
Last update: 18 January 2026
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Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Oakville | 14.19 miles |
| Cost of Living in Toronto | 18.73 miles |
| Cost of Living in Burlington | 23.62 miles |
| Cost of Living in Vaughan | 24.26 miles |
| Cost of Living in Richmond Hill | 29.40 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hamilton | 30.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Markham | 36.19 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aurora, ON | 37.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pickering, ON | 38.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Guelph | 40.93 miles |
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