Cost of living in Oshawa, Canada compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oshawa (Canada) is 24% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$16 ($12) | $10 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 ($7) | $7 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 ($5.17) | $3.31 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.86 ($2.15) | $0.70 | + 209% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.78 ($2.85) | $2.60 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.33 ($3.26) | $2.59 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 ($5.77) | $4.53 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.19 ($2.40) | $3.13 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.54 ($2.67) | $1.27 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.51 ($2.65) | $1.75 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 ($13) | $8 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.18 ($1.65) | $1.79 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.95 ($1.47) | $1.57 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Oshawa (Canada) is 1% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,796 ($1,354) | $1,164 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,234 ($930) | $992 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$243 ($183) | $142 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$985 ($742) | $806 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$675 ($509) | $650 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$207 ($156) | $104 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$47 ($35) | $36 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$571 ($430) | $434 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$136 ($103) | $138 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 ($8) | $8 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 ($15) | $19 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Oshawa (Canada) is 18% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$54 ($41) | $40 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$43 ($32) | $44 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$95 ($72) | $68 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$117 ($88) | $93 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Oshawa (Canada) is 91% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,238 ($16,761) | $20,708 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.16 ($0.87) | $0.61 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$123 ($93) | $28 | + 237% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$16 ($12) | $17 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Oshawa (Canada) is 10% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 ($8) | $5.35 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 ($15) | $21 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $84 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 ($6) | $6 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.02 ($3.03) | $3.66 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 ($4.80) | $4.96 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.33 ($1.76) | $2.56 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.43 ($1.83) | $2.01 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 ($16) | $17 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Oshawa (Canada) is 40% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$46 ($34) | $35 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 ($20) | $22 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$183 ($138) | $130 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$104 ($79) | $40 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 ($7) | $9 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.10 ($3.09) | $3.97 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.81 ($4.38) | $4.00 | + 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$691 ($521) | $427 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.58 ($0.44) | $0.10 | + 340% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$46 ($34) | $35 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 ($8) | $7 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 623 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Oshawa (Canada) is 28% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,469
(C$5,929)
in Oshawa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,500
in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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