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Halifax vs Oshawa Cost of Living (2026)

Oshawa is about 3% more expensive than Halifax, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,950 a month in Oshawa vs $1,900 in Halifax.

The Verdict

Living in Oshawa is 3% more expensive than living in Halifax overall.

Halifax / month

$2,422

Oshawa / month

$2,500

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Halifax $

Salary in Halifax

$100,000

Take-home $68,867 · $5,739/mo

Needed in Oshawa

$102,604

Take-home $75,990 · $6,333/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Oshawa you'd need $2,604 more a year (+3%).

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.

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1-Bed City Center

Halifax

$1,900

3% more expensive

Oshawa

$1,950

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Halifax

$440

5% cheaper

Oshawa

$420

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Monthly Transit Pass

Halifax

$82

59% more expensive

Oshawa

$130

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