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Oshawa vs Victoria Cost of Living (2026)

Victoria is about 11% more expensive than Oshawa, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,200 a month in Victoria vs $1,950 in Oshawa.

The Verdict

Living in Victoria is 11% more expensive than living in Oshawa overall.

Oshawa / month

$2,500

Victoria / month

$2,750

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 Victoria

$111,358

Take-home $83,262 · $6,939/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Victoria you'd need $11,358 more a year (+11%).

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

13% more expensive

Victoria

$2,200

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Oshawa

$420

7% more expensive

Victoria

$450

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Monthly Transit Pass

Oshawa

$130

23% cheaper

Victoria

$100

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