Cost of Living in Mississauga
Summary of cost of living in Mississauga, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,799.5$ (5,211.2C$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,058.8$ (1,452.2C$), excluding rent.
- Mississauga is 39.0% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Mississauga is, on average, 58.2% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 110.00 C$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.45 C$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.16 C$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.92 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
|
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 12.41 C$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.12 C$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.65 C$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.29 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.26 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.99 C$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.92 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.13 C$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.77 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.88 C$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.05 C$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.99 C$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.41 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.69 C$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.94 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 17.50 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.32 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.57 C$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 16.00 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
|
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 C$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 131.00 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.25 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.85 C$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 C$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.69 C$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,532.18 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
|
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 217.59 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 56.84 C$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 71.50 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
|
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.00 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 31.67 C$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 19.00 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
|
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 575.00 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 15,000.00 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
|
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 60.83 C$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 60.55 C$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 122.69 C$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 137.80 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,538.24 C$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,165.62 C$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,621.43 C$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,200.00 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
|
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,082.56 C$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 861.24 C$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
|
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,319.74 C$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.70 |
Prices in Mississauga
This city had 663 entries in the past 12 months by 66 different contributors.
Last update: 9 July 2025
Last update: 9 July 2025
Sources and References
Moving to Mississauga? Explore:
Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Oakville | 14.19 miles |
| Cost of Living in Toronto | 18.73 miles |
| Cost of Living in Burlington | 23.62 miles |
| Cost of Living in Vaughan | 24.26 miles |
| Cost of Living in Richmond Hill | 29.40 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hamilton | 30.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Markham | 36.19 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aurora, ON | 37.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pickering, ON | 38.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Guelph | 40.93 miles |
This Page in Other Languages:
 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in Mississauga
|
 PortuguêsCusto de Vida em Mississauga
|
 ItalianoCosto della Vita a Mississauga
|
 FrançaisCoût de la Vie à Mississauga
|
 EspañolCosto de Vida en Mississauga
|
https://www.insauga.com/mississauga-is-the-2nd-most-expensive-city-in-north-america-to-live/
Also, is Kindergarten free for migrates as I wanted to join my kid in there.