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Oshawa vs Regina Cost of Living (2026)

Oshawa is about 54% more expensive than Regina, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,950 a month in Oshawa vs $1,200 in Regina.

The Verdict

Living in Regina is 35% cheaper than living in Oshawa overall.

Oshawa / month

$2,500

Regina / month

$1,668

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Oshawa $

Salary in Oshawa

$100,000

Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo

Needed in Regina

$64,916

Take-home $49,536 · $4,128/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Regina you'd need $35,084 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.

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1-Bed City Center

Oshawa

$1,950

38% cheaper

Regina

$1,200

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Oshawa

$420

10% cheaper

Regina

$380

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Monthly Transit Pass

Oshawa

$130

32% cheaper

Regina

$88

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