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Moncton vs Oshawa Cost of Living (2026)

Oshawa is about 59% more expensive than Moncton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,950 a month in Oshawa vs $1,150 in Moncton.

The Verdict

Living in Oshawa is 59% more expensive than living in Moncton overall.

Moncton / month

$1,615

Oshawa / month

$2,500

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Moncton $

Salary in Moncton

$100,000

Take-home $71,215 · $5,935/mo

Needed in Oshawa

$159,406

Take-home $109,514 · $9,126/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Oshawa you'd need $59,406 more a year (+59%).

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

Moncton

$1,150

70% more expensive

Oshawa

$1,950

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Moncton

$390

8% more expensive

Oshawa

$420

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Monthly Transit Pass

Moncton

$75

73% more expensive

Oshawa

$130

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