Cost of Living Comparison Between Ottawa and Windsor 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Windsor is 10.7% lower than in Ottawa (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Windsor is 11.4% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Rent Prices in Windsor are 12.8% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Restaurant Prices in Windsor are 36.9% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Groceries Prices in Windsor are 5.0% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Windsor is 14.2% higher than in Ottawa | |
Restaurants | Ottawa Edit |
Windsor Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 26.50 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -43.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 C$ | 60.00 C$ | -50.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.75 C$ | 13.50 C$ | -8.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 6.33 C$ | -20.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 7.50 C$ | -16.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.27 C$ | 5.36 C$ | +1.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.27 C$ | 3.08 C$ | -5.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.22 C$ | 2.38 C$ | +6.9 % |
Markets | Ottawa Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.59 C$ | 9.70 C$ | -16.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.46 C$ | 2.48 C$ | -28.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.48 C$ | 3.11 C$ | +25.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.32 C$ | 4.20 C$ | -2.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.99 C$ | 7.01 C$ | -22.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.59 C$ | 6.92 C$ | -8.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.81 C$ | 7.52 C$ | -14.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.59 C$ | 2.94 C$ | +13.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.85 C$ | 0.66 C$ | -21.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.86 C$ | 2.52 C$ | +35.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.45 C$ | 2.33 C$ | -4.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.70 C$ | 1.13 C$ | -33.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.80 C$ | 1.51 C$ | -15.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.11 C$ | 3.22 C$ | +3.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.52 C$ | 2.38 C$ | -5.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 15.50 C$ | -22.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.51 C$ | 6.50 C$ | +85.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.73 C$ | 5.56 C$ | +49.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.25 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +4.3 % |
Transportation | Ottawa Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.80 C$ | 3.25 C$ | -14.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 128.62 C$ | 125.00 C$ | -2.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.12 C$ | 4.67 C$ | +13.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.46 C$ | 3.22 C$ | -27.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 C$ | 30.00 C$ | -33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.72 C$ | 5.72 C$ | -0.1 % |
| 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) | 26,831.51 C$ | 29,976.61 C$ | +11.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ottawa Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 244.12 C$ | 190.30 C$ | -22.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 56.23 C$ | 82.00 C$ | +45.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 72.85 C$ | 93.54 C$ | +28.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ottawa Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 66.02 C$ | 53.60 C$ | -18.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.89 C$ | 35.00 C$ | +30.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 13.50 C$ | -10.0 % |
Childcare | Ottawa Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,421.43 C$ | 1,000.00 C$ | -29.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 28,580.76 C$ | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Ottawa Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.99 C$ | 54.50 C$ | -33.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 65.92 C$ | 46.25 C$ | -29.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 142.40 C$ | 117.60 C$ | -17.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 154.37 C$ | 100.00 C$ | -35.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Ottawa Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,946.88 C$ | 1,616.67 C$ | -17.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,790.46 C$ | 1,766.67 C$ | -1.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,108.50 C$ | 2,200.00 C$ | -29.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,509.39 C$ | 2,571.43 C$ | +2.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ottawa Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 656.66 C$ | 464.51 C$ | -29.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 600.17 C$ | 393.68 C$ | -34.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ottawa Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,162.77 C$ | 4,211.90 C$ | +1.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.53 | 6.64 | +1.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 201 | 41 |
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