Mississauga

    Canada, North America
    0.7M people
    America/Toronto
    English
    Cost of living in Mississauga - Quality of life, safety, and living expenses guide for Mississauga city
    Suburban
    Family-friendly

    Mississauga

    Mississauga is a city in Ontario, Canada, located on the western shore of Lake Ontario. It is the sixth-most populous city in Canada and the most populous city in the Greater Toronto Area outside of Toronto itself.

    Multicultural
    Safety
    85
    Security
    Very Safe
    Cost
    78
    Living costs
    Expensive
    Healthcare
    90
    Medical
    Excellent
    22°
    L: 10°
    Best time to visitJune
    Annual rainfall
    800mm

    Cost of Living

    78
    Overall Cost
    Expensive
    75
    Rent Index
    Expensive
    80
    Groceries
    Very Expensive
    75
    Restaurants
    Expensive

    Monthly Rent (USD)

    1 Bedroom
    $1,500
    City center
    3 Bedroom
    $2,500
    City center
    Cost vs Global Average28% higher

    Quality of Life
    Large expat community

    80
    Overall Quality Score
    Excellent quality of life
    Overall Quality
    Life satisfaction
    80
    Excellent
    Excellent80
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    90
    Outstanding
    Excellent90
    Food Scene
    Restaurants and cuisine
    85
    Outstanding
    Excellent85
    Entertainment
    Nightlife and activities
    80
    Excellent
    Excellent80
    English Proficiency
    Language accessibility
    95
    Outstanding
    Excellent95
    Expat Integration
    Community inclusion
    85
    Outstanding
    Excellent85
    Cultural Scene
    Rich cultural diversity with 90/100 score
    Food Culture
    Vibrant dining scene rated 85/100
    Entertainment
    80/100 entertainment options

    Location

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    Work & Economy
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    AVERAGE
    $60K
    Annual Salary
    SPEED
    100
    Mbps Internet
    SPACES
    50
    Coworking

    Work Environment Scores

    Job Market
    Professional opportunities
    80
    out of 100
    Excellent80
    Startup Ecosystem
    Professional opportunities
    75
    out of 100
    Good75
    Business Freedom
    Professional opportunities
    85
    out of 100
    Excellent85
    Work-Life Balance
    Average work hours per week
    38h

    Healthcare System

    Quality Index
    Healthcare excellence
    90
    Excellent
    Excellent90
    Cost Index
    Healthcare affordability
    70
    Moderate
    Bad70

    System Overview

    System Type
    Universal Healthcare
    Emergency Number
    911
    Hospital Density
    20
    per 100k people
    Life Expectancy
    Health Indicator
    82
    years
    Compared to global average (73 years)
    Excellent96
    Excellent longevity indicators

    Safety & Security

    Overall SafetyVery Safe
    Score: 85/100
    Crime Rate IndexVery Low
    Index: 15/100 (lower is better)
    Political Stability95/100
    Emergency
    911
    Disaster Risk
    Low

    Environment & Health

    HEALTHCARE
    90
    Health Index
    LIFESPAN
    82
    Years
    HOSPITALS
    20
    Per 100K

    Environmental Quality

    Air Quality
    Clean air quality
    40
    Fair
    Poor40
    Green Spaces
    Parks and nature access
    70
    Good
    Good70
    Noise Levels
    Peaceful environment
    60
    Good
    Average60
    Air Quality Index
    Moderate air quality
    60

    Transportation & Mobility

    MONTHLY
    $80
    Public Transport
    PER LITER
    $1.50
    Fuel Cost
    PER KM
    $3.00
    Taxi Rate

    Mobility Scores

    Public Transport
    Buses, trains, metro
    75
    Good
    Walkability
    Pedestrian friendly
    65
    Good
    Traffic Flow
    Commute efficiency
    40
    Fair

    Nearby Airports

    Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

    Mobility & Transportation

    Public Transport
    Quality & coverage
    75
    Good
    Good75
    Walkability
    Pedestrian-friendly
    65
    Good
    Good65
    Traffic Congestion
    High
    60 Index
    Average60

    Transportation Costs

    Public Transport
    $80
    per month
    Fuel
    $1.5
    per liter
    Taxi
    $3
    per km

    Education & Family

    INTERNATIONAL
    20
    Schools
    MONTHLY
    $1,500
    Childcare

    Quality Scores

    Education Quality
    Schools and universities
    85
    Excellent
    Family Friendliness
    Child-friendly environment
    85
    Excellent

    Major Universities

    University of Toronto Mississauga
    Higher education institution

    Lifestyle & Culture

    Overall Culture Score

    Arts, heritage & cultural richness

    Excellent
    80
    Excellent80
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    90
    Excellent90
    Food Scene
    Restaurant quality & variety
    85
    Excellent85
    Entertainment
    Arts, events & activities
    80
    Excellent80
    Nightlife
    Bars, clubs & evening scene
    70
    Good70

    Language & Integration

    English Proficiency
    High
    95
    Excellent95
    Language Barrier
    Low
    10
    Bad10

    Expat Community

    Community Size
    Large
    Integration Score
    85
    Excellent85

    Digital Nomad Guide
    Nomad Friendly

    100 Mbps
    Internet Speed
    50
    Coworking Spaces
    Remote Work Infrastructure90/100
    Visa Process70/100
    Banking & Finance90/100
    Avg Salary
    $60,000
    Work Hours/Week
    37.5h
    Internet Cost
    $60/month
    Visa Info
    Depends on nationality. Check Canadian immigration website for details.
    Business Freedom85/100

    Expat Life & Integration

    Large Community
    Expat Community Size
    Integration Ease85/100
    Language BarrierMinimal Barrier
    Score: 10/100 (lower is better)
    English Proficiency95/100
    Cultural Diversity90/100
    Official Languages
    English, French
    Tipping Culture
    Customary, but not mandatory
    Weekend Culture
    Varied, with many options for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

    Practical Information

    Time Zone
    America/Toronto
    Languages
    English, French
    Emergency
    911
    Healthcare System
    Universal Healthcare

    Cultural Guidelines

    Tipping
    Customary, but not mandatory
    Weekend Culture
    Varied, with many options for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

    Best Time to Visit

    June
    July
    August
    September
    Natural Disaster Risk
    Low

    Visa Requirements

    Depends on nationality. Check Canadian immigration website for details.

    Key Statistics

    0.7M
    Population
    78
    Cost Index
    100 Mbps
    Internet
    $1.5K
    1BR Rent
    75
    Transport
    $60K
    Avg Salary

    🍱 Eating Out

    🍱 Lunch Menu
    🥂 Dinner for 2
    🥪 Fast Food Meal
    🍻 Beer (0.5L)
    ☕ Cappuccino
    🥤 Coke (0.5L)

    🚌 Transportation

    🚌 Local Ticket
    🎟️ Monthly Pass
    🚕 Taxi (8km)
    ⛽ Gas (1L)

    🏠 Rent & Utilities

    🏙️ 1BR City Center
    🏡 1BR Outside
    🏙️ 3BR City Center
    🏡 3BR Outside
    🔌 Utilities (1 person)
    🌐 Internet (50 Mbps)

    🛒 Groceries

    🥛 Milk (1L)
    🍞 Bread (0.5kg)
    🍚 Rice (1kg)
    🥚 Eggs (12 pack)
    🧀 Cheese (1kg)
    🐔 Chicken (1kg)
    🥩 Beef (1kg)
    🍏 Apples (1kg)

    💼 Other Services

    🏋️ Gym (Monthly)
    🎫 Cinema Ticket
    👩‍⚕️ Doctor Visit
    💇 Haircut
    👖 Jeans
    👟 Sneakers
    👶 Daycare (Monthly)
    🏫 Int'l School (Yearly)

    📍 Location & Places

    Universities

    University of Toronto Mississauga
    Nearby location

    Airports

    Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
    Nearby location

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