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Oshawa vs Vancouver Cost of Living (2026)

Vancouver is about 40% more expensive than Oshawa, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,800 a month in Vancouver vs $1,950 in Oshawa.

The Verdict

Living in Vancouver is 40% more expensive than living in Oshawa overall.

Oshawa / month

$2,500

Vancouver / month

$3,440

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 Vancouver

$139,663

Take-home $101,201 · $8,433/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Vancouver you'd need $39,663 more a year (+40%).

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

44% more expensive

Vancouver

$2,800

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Oshawa

$420

10% more expensive

Vancouver

$460

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Monthly Transit Pass

Oshawa

$130

38% more expensive

Vancouver

$180

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