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London vs Oshawa Cost of Living (2026)

Oshawa is about 11% more expensive than London, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,950 a month in Oshawa vs $1,750 in London.

The Verdict

Living in Oshawa is 11% more expensive than living in London overall.

London / month

$2,255

Oshawa / month

$2,500

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in London $

Salary in London

$100,000

Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo

Needed in Oshawa

$110,816

Take-home $81,571 · $6,798/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Oshawa you'd need $10,816 more a year (+11%).

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

London

$1,750

11% more expensive

Oshawa

$1,950

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

London

$410

2% more expensive

Oshawa

$420

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Monthly Transit Pass

London

$95

37% more expensive

Oshawa

$130

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