Cost of Living in Oshawa
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Summary of cost of living in Oshawa, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,193.4$ (5,760.2C$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,189.2$ (1,633.6C$), excluding rent.
- Oshawa is 19.3% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Oshawa is, on average, 47.9% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.02 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 72.80 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.92 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.10 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.55 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.62 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.85 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.57 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.59 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.34 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.67 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.50 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.13 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.46 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.27 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.59 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.52 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.76 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.22 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.09 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.47 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.91 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.28 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.56 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.15 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.11 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.56 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.64 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 87.80 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.64 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.17 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 21.84 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.20 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,735.56 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 20,169.67 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 233.34 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 61.88 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 70.98 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.77 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 36.40 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.10 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,310.38 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 58.78 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 57.75 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 114.66 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 154.70 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,273.98 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,189.05 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,016.38 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,921.74 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 387.19 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,046.45 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,965.57 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.42 |
Prices in Oshawa
This city had 179 entries in the past 12 months by 20 different contributors.
Last update: 20 May 2025
Last update: 20 May 2025
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