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Cost of Living in Oshawa

Monthly Total

$2,772

$48,510

Housing (1BR Mid-range)

$1,369

Daily Spend (ex. rent)

$47

Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Housing (Rent)

1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood

$1,369

$23,958

Utilities

Electric, water, gas, and internet

$216

$3,780

Groceries

Groceries from supermarkets

$197

$3,448

Dining Out

Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month

$204

$3,570

Transportation

Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month

$210

$3,675

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Entertainment, occasional cleaning service

$272

$4,760

Healthcare

Basic private health insurance

$240

$4,200

Phone & Subscriptions

Phone plan and streaming subscriptions

$65

$1,138

Monthly Total

$2,772

$48,510

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