Cost of Living in
Oshawa

Comprehensive urban intelligence for Oshawa, Canada. Analyzing market prices, safety metrics, and quality of life indices in real-time.

Oshawa
72Global Quality Score

QoL Index

Safety & Security
74
Healthcare System
65
Purchasing Power
85
Climate & Air
78

Rent Per Month

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$10,643.70
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre$5,326.46
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$1,235.97
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$1,412.19
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$2,021.39
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$1,858.10
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)$29.90
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$141.56

General

Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child$1,315.12
Men's Leather Business Shoes$133.95
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)$57.96
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)$98.63
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)$58.45
Bananas (1 kg)$1.24
Onions (1 kg)$2.69
Local Cheese (1 kg)$10.15
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)$14.61
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)$12.79
Lettuce (1 Head)$2.37
Potatoes (1 kg)$3.53
Tomatoes (1 kg)$3.84
Oranges (1 kg)$2.93
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)$1.79
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)$3,008.91
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$4.62
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)$20,198.67
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)$28,918.08

Markets

Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)$16.71
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)$2.91
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)$14.33
Apples (1 kg)$4.41
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)$2.92
White Rice (1 kg)$4.25
Eggs (12, Large Size)$2.96
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)$1.75
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)$1.51
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)$71.45

Restaurants

Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)$3.65
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)$3.65
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)$5.11
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)$9.13
Cappuccino (Regular Size)$3.59
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)$63.93
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant$15.71

Sports And Leisure

Monthly Fitness Club Membership$40.91
Cinema Ticket (International Release)$10.96

Transportation

Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.03
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)$3.65
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)$0.73
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)$2.63
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)$18.27

Utilities (Monthly)

Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)$54.80
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)$38.97

Districts & Neighborhoods