Mississauga, Canada, Canada — cost of living
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Mississauga, Canada

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About Mississauga, Canada

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$948
C$1,280.9
Family of 4 / mo
$2,440
C$3,297.49
Avg salary (after tax)
$4,411
C$5,960.79

Mississauga is a Canadian city in the province of Ontario. Situated on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario in the Regional Municipality of Peel, it borders Toronto (Etobicoke) to the east, Brampton to the north, Milton to the northwest, and Oakville to the southwest. With a population of 717,961 as of 2021, Mississauga is the seventh-most populous municipality in Canada, third-most in Ontario, and second-most in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) after Toronto itself. However, for the first time in its history, the city's population declined according to the 2021 census, from a 2016 population of 721,599 to 717,961, a 0.5 per cent decrease.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $179.71
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $82.24
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $85.4
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $195.17

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $2.94
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $5,961

Food - Beverages

  • CappuccinoUSD $6.26
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $9.35
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $10.08
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $2.59
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $2.16

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $28.06
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $115.12
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $17.27

Food - Grocery

  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $17.17
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $21.56
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $5.86
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.01
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $5.49
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $6.31
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $4.39
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $4.14
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $3.63
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $2.07
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $21.09
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $21.59
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $4.02
  • Dozen EggsUSD $5.59
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $18.9
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $8.32
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $3.6

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $4,533
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $3,909
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $1,301
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $1,013
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $3,028
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $2,601

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $67.16
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $2,274
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $48.92
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $19.06
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $51,806

Transportation

  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $50.36
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $35,425
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $5.4
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $5.94
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $207.23
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $5.78
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $35,257

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $107.93
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $258.7

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

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