In Oshawa, Canada, living costs about $1635 per month for one person and $3446 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Oshawa is 14% more expensive overall.
Oshawa is 9% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Oshawa is, on average, 26% lower than in Columbus.
Oshawa tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The primary driver of Oshawa's higher living costs is rent and utilities, which significantly impact the overall budget.
Food costs in Oshawa are 9% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport in Oshawa is 6% higher than the European benchmark, which may affect budget-conscious commuters.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 8.4 $ |
| Dinner | 37.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.93 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.12 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.59 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.92 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.93 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.11 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.97 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.62 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.54 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.62 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.03 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.66 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 82.8 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.8 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 56.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.87 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.53 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 108 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 167 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 41.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 811 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,030 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,081 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,401 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,927 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 11,414 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,518 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.87% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.5 $ |
| Haircut | 15.2 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,342 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,078 $ |