Cost of living in Oakville
compared to
Cost of living in Oakville vs. Canada overall average
Oakville is 12.5% more expensive than Canada overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 4.6% more in Oakville
- Groceries
-
pay 1.3% more in Oakville
- Transportation
-
pay 9.8% more in Oakville
- Housing
-
pay 16.7% more in Oakville
- Childcare
-
pay 45.8% more in Oakville
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 3.6% more in Oakville
- Clothing
-
pay 5.7% more in Oakville
The cost of childcare, housing, transportation, clothing, restaurants, and entertainment and sports in Oakville are more expensive than in Canada.
Oakville Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.99
CA$25.16
|
$10.79
-
$35.97
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.79
CA$15.09
|
$9.35
-
$12.95
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.10
CA$2.94
|
$1.44
-
$2.88
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.67
CA$2.34
|
$1.29
-
$2.16
|
Oakville - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.64
CA$3.69
|
$1.43
-
$4.32
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.67
CA$9.33
|
$1.80
-
$14.35
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.69
CA$12.16
|
$4.09
-
$14.54
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.29
CA$4.60
|
$2.16
-
$5.04
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.45
CA$7.62
|
$2.28
-
$8.16
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.68
CA$2.36
|
$0.52
-
$2.43
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.57
CA$0.79
|
$0.42
-
$1.31
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.60
CA$2.24
|
$0.53
-
$2.61
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.75
CA$2.44
|
$0.82
-
$2.87
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.07
CA$1.49
|
$0.33
-
$2.12
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.23
CA$1.71
|
$0.49
-
$1.63
|
Oakville - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.03
CA$5.64
|
$3.40
-
$4.49
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$100.72
CA$140.88
|
$98.20
-
$104.32
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,444.83
CA$34,192.21
|
$24,444.83
-
$24,444.83
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.04
CA$21.03
|
$13.13
-
$21.37
|
Oakville - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$52.16
CA$72.96
|
$35.97
-
$66.19
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,798.58
CA$2,515.76
|
$1,294.98
-
$2,158.29
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,606.73
CA$2,247.41
|
$1,438.86
-
$1,798.58
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$99.87
CA$139.69
|
$55.02
-
$178.97
|
Oakville - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,025.40
CA$1,434.28
|
$359.72
-
$1,438.86
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$17,985.78
CA$25,157.61
|
$12,949.76
-
$21,582.94
|
Oakville - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.12
CA$8.55
|
$2.88
-
$8.63
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.94
CA$5.51
|
$1.80
-
$5.76
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.95
CA$18.11
|
$10.64
-
$17.99
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$43.17
CA$60.38
|
$21.58
-
$71.94
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.79
CA$15.09
|
$8.63
-
$15.83
|
Oakville - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$58.23
CA$81.44
|
$21.58
-
$71.94
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$39.01
CA$54.56
|
$17.99
-
$61.15
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$95.80
CA$134.01
|
$57.55
-
$107.91
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.77
CA$156.34
|
$46.76
-
$143.89
|
Oakville - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Canada
to see the average cost of cities throughout Canada, like
Orillia,
Elliot Lake,
Banff,
Vernon,
Surrey,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Canada compared to Oakville.
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