Cost of living in Oshawa, Canada vs Windsor, Canada
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Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Oshawa (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$16 | C$16 | + 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 | C$10 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 | C$5.78 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.45 | C$2.28 | + 7% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.45 | C$2.71 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.01 | C$3.49 | + 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7 | C$9 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.23 | C$3.70 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.99 | C$2.51 | + 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.42 | C$2.90 | + 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 | C$17 | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.21 | C$2.12 | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.80 | C$1.70 | + 6% | |
Housing | + 32% | |||
Housing in Oshawa (Canada) is 32% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,110 | C$1,188 | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,295 | C$935 | + 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$237 | C$193 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,303 | C$1,045 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$919 | C$662 | + 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$214 | C$175 | + 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$51 | C$47 | + 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$472 | C$368 | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$154 | C$122 | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 | C$9 | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 | C$22 | + 2% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Oshawa (Canada) is about the same as in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$62 | C$51 | + 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$46 | C$52 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$102 | C$99 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$120 | C$120 | - 0% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Oshawa (Canada) is 25% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,805 | C$26,424 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.20 | C$1.20 | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$120 | C$83 | + 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$15 | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Oshawa (Canada) is 25% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 | C$11 | + 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$17 | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$75 | C$178 | - 58% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 | C$8 | + 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.36 | C$3.97 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.30 | C$4.83 | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.28 | C$3.16 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.07 | C$2.14 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$23 | C$19 | + 20% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Oshawa (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$49 | C$52 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$27 | C$23 | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$211 | C$146 | + 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 | C$98 | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 | C$8 | + 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.55 | C$3.82 | + 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 | C$5.46 | + 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$582 | C$496 | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.58 | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$47 | C$42 | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 | C$12 | - 3% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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