Cost of Living Comparison Between Gatineau and Ottawa 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ottawa is 3.3% higher than in Gatineau (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ottawa is 9.3% higher than in Gatineau | |
| Rent Prices in Ottawa are 27.1% higher than in Gatineau | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ottawa are 5.4% higher than in Gatineau | |
| Groceries Prices in Ottawa are 2.9% higher than in Gatineau | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ottawa is 0.9% higher than in Gatineau | |
Restaurants | Gatineau Edit |
Ottawa Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 110.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +9.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 4.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +100.0 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.08 C$ | 5.22 C$ | +2.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 3.00 C$ | 3.08 C$ | +2.7 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.08 C$ | 2.19 C$ | +5.3 % |
Markets | Gatineau Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 3.70 C$ | 3.45 C$ | -6.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 3.69 C$ | 3.69 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 5.42 C$ | 4.94 C$ | -8.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.38 C$ | 4.51 C$ | +3.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 17.48 C$ | 17.48 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 17.91 C$ | 17.91 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 17.25 C$ | 20.35 C$ | +18.0 % |
| Apples (1kg) | 5.93 C$ | 5.93 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.89 C$ | 1.95 C$ | +3.5 % |
| Oranges (1kg) | 4.43 C$ | 4.43 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Tomato (1kg) | 5.05 C$ | 5.05 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Potato (1kg) | 3.69 C$ | 3.69 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Onion (1kg) | 2.62 C$ | 4.01 C$ | +52.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.98 C$ | 2.98 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.52 C$ | 2.52 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 19.49 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +2.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.47 C$ | 3.47 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 4.18 C$ | 4.18 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.29 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +4.1 % |
Transportation | Gatineau Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.20 C$ | 3.80 C$ | -9.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 105.00 C$ | 128.75 C$ | +22.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.25 C$ | 4.00 C$ | -5.9 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 2.77 C$ | 2.77 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 C$ | 45.00 C$ | +0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.53 C$ | 1.53 C$ | 0.0 % |
| 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) | 27,382.58 C$ | 27,252.34 C$ | -0.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Gatineau Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 140.25 C$ | 239.03 C$ | +70.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 61.67 C$ | 58.25 C$ | -5.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 72.08 C$ | 72.08 C$ | 0.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Gatineau Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 56.67 C$ | 64.40 C$ | +13.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 43.00 C$ | 26.40 C$ | -38.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 14.50 C$ | 15.00 C$ | +3.4 % |
Childcare | Gatineau Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 775.00 C$ | 1,391.43 C$ | +79.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 27,747.42 C$ | 27,747.42 C$ | 0.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Gatineau Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.61 C$ | 79.61 C$ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 60.00 C$ | 61.70 C$ | +2.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 121.67 C$ | 136.09 C$ | +11.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 143.33 C$ | 154.29 C$ | +7.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Gatineau Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,512.50 C$ | 1,984.06 C$ | +31.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,216.67 C$ | 1,767.01 C$ | +45.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,412.50 C$ | 3,143.70 C$ | +30.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,283.50 C$ | 2,541.31 C$ | +11.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Gatineau Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 7,295.26 C$ | 7,068.26 C$ | -3.1 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 8,606.15 C$ | 6,460.24 C$ | -24.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Gatineau Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,904.00 C$ | 4,308.70 C$ | +10.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.67 | 6.37 | -4.5 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 31 | 230 |
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Cities near Gatineau: | Cost of Living in Ottawa | 13.77 km |
| Cost of Living in Cornwall, ON | 115.58 km |
| Cost of Living in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, QC | 170.87 km |
| Cost of Living in Laval | 171.63 km |
| Cost of Living in Montreal | 182.48 km |
| Cost of Living in Longueuil | 196.78 km |
| Cost of Living in Sainte-Martine | 202.26 km |
| Cost of Living in Kingston | 206.90 km |
| Cost of Living in Belleville | 277.82 km |
| Cost of Living in Peterborough | 282.67 km |
Cities near Ottawa: | Cost of Living in Gatineau | 13.95 km |
| Cost of Living in Sainte-Martine | 190.27 km |
| Cost of Living in Laval | 192.91 km |
| Cost of Living in Montreal | 194.10 km |
| Cost of Living in Kingston | 194.23 km |
| Cost of Living in Longueuil | 207.45 km |
| Cost of Living in Belleville | 265.18 km |
| Cost of Living in Peterborough | 270.06 km |
| Cost of Living in Sherbrooke | 341.94 km |
| Cost of Living in North Bay | 356.60 km |