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Fredericton vs Oshawa Cost of Living (2026)
Oshawa is about 48% more expensive than Fredericton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,950 a month in Oshawa vs $1,250 in Fredericton.
The Verdict
Living in Oshawa is 48% more expensive than living in Fredericton overall.
Fredericton / month
$1,730
Oshawa / month
$2,500
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Fredericton
$100,000
Take-home $71,215 · $5,935/mo
Needed in Oshawa
$148,095
Take-home $103,242 · $8,603/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Oshawa you'd need $48,095 more a year (+48%).
Take-home is after 2026 federal and provincial income tax, CPP/QPP and EI for an employee. Cost of living weighs rent, groceries and transit.
Expense Breakdown
Average Rent
1-Bed City Center
Fredericton
$1,250
56% more expensive
Oshawa
$1,950
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Fredericton
$400
5% more expensive
Oshawa
$420
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Fredericton
$80
62% more expensive
Oshawa
$130
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