Cost of Living Comparison Between Montreal and Ottawa 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ottawa is 6.3% higher than in Montreal (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ottawa is 9.1% higher than in Montreal | |
| Rent Prices in Ottawa are 15.7% higher than in Montreal | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ottawa are 4.6% higher than in Montreal | |
| Groceries Prices in Ottawa are 0.3% lower than in Montreal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ottawa is 2.0% higher than in Montreal | |
Restaurants | Montreal Edit |
Ottawa Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 28.00 C$ | +12.0 % |
| 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$ | 14.75 C$ | -1.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.75 C$ | 8.00 C$ | -8.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.27 C$ | 5.27 C$ | +0.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.83 C$ | 3.27 C$ | +15.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.13 C$ | 2.22 C$ | +4.4 % |
Markets | Montreal Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.11 C$ | 11.59 C$ | +4.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.83 C$ | 3.46 C$ | -9.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.07 C$ | 2.48 C$ | +20.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.61 C$ | 4.32 C$ | -6.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.99 C$ | 9.06 C$ | +13.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.89 C$ | 7.59 C$ | -3.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.09 C$ | 8.52 C$ | -6.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.27 C$ | 2.59 C$ | +14.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.89 C$ | 0.80 C$ | -10.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.49 C$ | 1.88 C$ | -24.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.83 C$ | 2.45 C$ | -13.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.29 C$ | 1.70 C$ | +31.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.46 C$ | 1.73 C$ | +18.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.45 C$ | 3.11 C$ | -9.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.37 C$ | 2.28 C$ | -3.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.52 C$ | 3.51 C$ | -22.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.48 C$ | 3.56 C$ | -20.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 C$ | 17.00 C$ | +13.3 % |
Transportation | Montreal Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.75 C$ | 3.79 C$ | +1.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 97.00 C$ | 128.62 C$ | +32.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.95 C$ | 4.12 C$ | -16.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 C$ | 4.46 C$ | +38.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 C$ | 45.00 C$ | -25.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.53 C$ | 5.73 C$ | -12.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 33,978.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,785.04 C$ | 26,613.70 C$ | -4.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Montreal Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 111.69 C$ | 244.12 C$ | +118.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 53.01 C$ | 56.23 C$ | +6.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 61.11 C$ | 73.23 C$ | +19.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Montreal Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.16 C$ | 66.02 C$ | +43.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 22.31 C$ | 26.89 C$ | +20.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Montreal Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 898.67 C$ | 1,421.43 C$ | +58.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,057.14 C$ | 28,580.76 C$ | +215.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Montreal Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 87.82 C$ | 81.99 C$ | -6.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 67.16 C$ | 65.92 C$ | -1.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 118.17 C$ | 142.40 C$ | +20.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 146.25 C$ | 154.37 C$ | +5.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Montreal Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,657.45 C$ | 1,946.88 C$ | +17.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,281.25 C$ | 1,790.46 C$ | +39.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,985.00 C$ | 3,108.50 C$ | +4.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,161.41 C$ | 2,509.39 C$ | +16.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Montreal Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 947.30 C$ | 656.66 C$ | -30.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 530.53 C$ | 600.17 C$ | +13.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Montreal Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,739.30 C$ | 4,162.77 C$ | +11.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.43 | 6.53 | +1.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 439 | 203 |
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Cities near Montreal: | Cost of Living in Longueuil | 8.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sainte-Martine | 25.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sherbrooke | 99.30 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gatineau | 112.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ottawa | 119.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Quebec City | 157.18 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston | 176.74 miles |
| Cost of Living in Belleville | 220.82 miles |
Cities near Ottawa: | Cost of Living in Gatineau | 8.67 miles |
| 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 |