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Oshawa vs Sherbrooke Cost of Living (2026)
Oshawa is about 73% more expensive than Sherbrooke, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,950 a month in Oshawa vs $1,050 in Sherbrooke.
The Verdict
Living in Sherbrooke is 42% cheaper than living in Oshawa overall.
Oshawa / month
$2,500
Sherbrooke / month
$1,500
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 Sherbrooke
$57,853
Take-home $44,038 · $3,670/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Sherbrooke you'd need $42,147 less a year (−42%).
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
46% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$1,050
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Oshawa
$420
12% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$370
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Oshawa
$130
38% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$80
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