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Oshawa vs Winnipeg Cost of Living (2026)

Oshawa is about 35% more expensive than Winnipeg, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,950 a month in Oshawa vs $1,400 in Winnipeg.

The Verdict

Living in Winnipeg is 26% cheaper than living in Oshawa overall.

Oshawa / month

$2,500

Winnipeg / month

$1,888

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 Winnipeg

$74,144

Take-home $54,484 · $4,540/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Winnipeg you'd need $25,856 less a year (−26%).

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

28% cheaper

Winnipeg

$1,400

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Oshawa

$420

10% cheaper

Winnipeg

$380

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Monthly Transit Pass

Oshawa

$130

17% cheaper

Winnipeg

$108

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