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Oshawa vs Quebec City Cost of Living (2026)
Oshawa is about 53% more expensive than Quebec City, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,950 a month in Oshawa vs $1,200 in Quebec City.
The Verdict
Living in Quebec City is 35% cheaper than living in Oshawa overall.
Oshawa / month
$2,500
Quebec City / month
$1,680
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Oshawa
$100,000
Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo
Needed in Quebec City
$65,217
Take-home $48,304 · $4,025/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Quebec City you'd need $34,783 less a year (−35%).
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
Oshawa
$1,950
38% cheaper
Quebec City
$1,200
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Oshawa
$420
7% cheaper
Quebec City
$390
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Oshawa
$130
31% cheaper
Quebec City
$90
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