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 ($13) | $10 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 ($8) | $7 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 ($5.35) | $3.25 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.86 ($2.23) | $0.72 | + 208% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.78 ($2.95) | $2.60 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.76 ($2.93) | $2.49 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 ($5.97) | $4.93 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.19 ($2.49) | $3.00 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.54 ($2.77) | $1.22 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.51 ($2.74) | $1.75 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 ($14) | $8 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.18 ($1.70) | $1.82 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.95 ($1.52) | $1.81 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Oshawa (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,796 ($1,401) | $1,164 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,234 ($962) | $992 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$243 ($189) | $138 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$985 ($768) | $806 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$675 ($527) | $650 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$207 ($161) | $117 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$47 ($37) | $36 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$571 ($445) | $434 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$136 ($106) | $134 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 ($8) | $8 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 ($16) | $18 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Oshawa (Canada) is 15% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$54 ($42) | $40 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$43 ($33) | $44 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$95 ($74) | $68 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$117 ($91) | $93 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Oshawa (Canada) is 97% 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 ($17,352) | $20,708 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.17 ($0.91) | $0.59 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$123 ($96) | $28 | + 249% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$18 ($14) | $16 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Oshawa (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 ($8) | $5.08 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 ($16) | $22 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $87 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 ($6) | $6 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.02 ($3.13) | $3.78 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 ($4.97) | $4.71 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.33 ($1.82) | $2.34 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.43 ($1.89) | $1.95 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 ($17) | $16 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Oshawa (Canada) is 38% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$46 ($36) | $37 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 ($21) | $22 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$183 ($143) | $114 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$104 ($81) | $40 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 ($8) | $9 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.10 ($3.20) | $3.97 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.81 ($4.53) | $4.00 | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$691 ($539) | $435 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.58 ($0.46) | $0.10 | + 355% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$46 ($36) | $35 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 ($8) | $7 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 556 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Oshawa (Canada) is 30% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,934
(C$6,323)
in Oshawa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,800
in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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