Cost of Living Comparison Between Ottawa and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Toronto are 0.3% lower than in Ottawa (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Toronto are 11.5% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 37.3% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 3.9% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 2.6% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 1.4% higher than in Ottawa | |
Restaurants | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 28.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | -10.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.25 C$ | 10.00 C$ | +8.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.32 C$ | 5.44 C$ | +2.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.34 C$ | 2.96 C$ | -11.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.28 C$ | 2.22 C$ | -2.5 % |
Markets | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.82 C$ | 15.96 C$ | +35.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.46 C$ | 3.46 C$ | -0.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.48 C$ | 2.16 C$ | -12.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.32 C$ | 4.84 C$ | +12.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.06 C$ | 7.13 C$ | -21.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.68 C$ | 7.80 C$ | +1.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.52 C$ | 8.78 C$ | +3.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.59 C$ | 2.42 C$ | -6.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 C$ | 0.94 C$ | +17.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.91 C$ | 2.50 C$ | +31.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.52 C$ | 2.29 C$ | -9.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.70 C$ | 1.64 C$ | -3.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.73 C$ | 1.74 C$ | +0.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.19 C$ | 3.15 C$ | -1.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.28 C$ | 2.49 C$ | +9.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 19.00 C$ | -5.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.51 C$ | 3.49 C$ | -0.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.56 C$ | 3.82 C$ | +7.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +17.6 % |
Transportation | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.79 C$ | 3.35 C$ | -11.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 128.75 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +21.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.12 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +21.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.46 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -36.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 C$ | 31.00 C$ | -31.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.73 C$ | 6.13 C$ | +6.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 34,350.00 C$ | +1.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,613.70 C$ | 30,793.75 C$ | +15.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 257.64 C$ | 159.92 C$ | -37.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 56.23 C$ | 64.38 C$ | +14.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 73.23 C$ | 73.64 C$ | +0.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 68.37 C$ | 72.29 C$ | +5.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 32.22 C$ | 29.11 C$ | -9.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +20.0 % |
Childcare | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,469.48 C$ | 1,563.31 C$ | +6.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 28,926.36 C$ | 24,966.43 C$ | -13.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 84.18 C$ | 84.31 C$ | +0.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 70.35 C$ | 51.31 C$ | -27.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 145.02 C$ | 138.55 C$ | -4.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 167.60 C$ | 166.74 C$ | -0.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,946.88 C$ | 2,520.32 C$ | +29.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,790.46 C$ | 2,235.42 C$ | +24.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,127.14 C$ | 4,495.16 C$ | +43.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,529.44 C$ | 3,645.36 C$ | +44.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 656.66 C$ | 1,303.09 C$ | +98.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 644.33 C$ | 1,019.91 C$ | +58.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,103.51 C$ | 4,638.19 C$ | +13.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.60 | 6.53 | -1.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Sainte-Martine | 118.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Laval | 119.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Montreal | 120.61 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston | 120.69 miles |
| Cost of Living in Longueuil | 128.91 miles |
| Cost of Living in Belleville | 164.78 miles |
| Cost of Living in Peterborough | 167.80 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sherbrooke | 212.47 miles |
| Cost of Living in North Bay | 221.58 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Richmond Hill | 22.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oakville | 25.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brampton | 27.62 miles |
| Cost of Living in Whitby, ON | 33.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Burlington | 34.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oshawa | 35.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hamilton | 44.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Guelph | 58.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cambridge | 60.12 miles |