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Kamloops vs Oshawa Cost of Living (2026)

Oshawa is about 14% more expensive than Kamloops, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,950 a month in Oshawa vs $1,700 in Kamloops.

The Verdict

Living in Oshawa is 14% more expensive than living in Kamloops overall.

Kamloops / month

$2,195

Oshawa / month

$2,500

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Kamloops $

Salary in Kamloops

$100,000

Take-home $75,373 · $6,281/mo

Needed in Oshawa

$113,838

Take-home $83,569 · $6,964/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Oshawa you'd need $13,838 more a year (+14%).

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

Kamloops

$1,700

15% more expensive

Oshawa

$1,950

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Kamloops

$410

2% more expensive

Oshawa

$420

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Monthly Transit Pass

Kamloops

$85

53% more expensive

Oshawa

$130

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