Cost of Living Comparison Between Ottawa and Montreal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Montreal are 9.6% lower than in Ottawa (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Montreal are 11.8% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Rent Prices in Montreal are 16.6% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Restaurant Prices in Montreal are 8.2% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Groceries Prices in Montreal are 1.8% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Montreal is 11.0% higher than in Ottawa | |
Restaurants | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | -16.7 % |
| 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) | 9.75 C$ | 8.00 C$ | -17.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.46 C$ | 5.23 C$ | -4.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.44 C$ | 2.81 C$ | -18.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.34 C$ | 2.07 C$ | -11.8 % |
Markets | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.55 C$ | 10.97 C$ | -5.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.54 C$ | 3.90 C$ | +10.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.48 C$ | 2.06 C$ | -17.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.32 C$ | 4.55 C$ | +5.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.88 C$ | 7.50 C$ | -15.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.68 C$ | 7.54 C$ | -1.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.59 C$ | 8.89 C$ | +3.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.59 C$ | 2.21 C$ | -14.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.79 C$ | 0.92 C$ | +15.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.88 C$ | 2.41 C$ | +28.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.52 C$ | 2.79 C$ | +10.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.70 C$ | 1.30 C$ | -23.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.65 C$ | 1.48 C$ | -10.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.19 C$ | 3.39 C$ | +6.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.23 C$ | 2.35 C$ | +5.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.51 C$ | 4.54 C$ | +29.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.48 C$ | 4.48 C$ | +28.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.25 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -13.0 % |
Transportation | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.77 C$ | 3.75 C$ | -0.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 128.75 C$ | 97.00 C$ | -24.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.12 C$ | 4.55 C$ | +10.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.46 C$ | 3.22 C$ | -27.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 C$ | 53.10 C$ | +18.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.76 C$ | 6.50 C$ | +12.9 % |
| 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) | 26,613.70 C$ | 27,677.92 C$ | +4.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 267.07 C$ | 109.61 C$ | -59.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 58.83 C$ | 53.19 C$ | -9.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 80.61 C$ | 61.59 C$ | -23.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 70.73 C$ | 44.35 C$ | -37.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 34.00 C$ | 22.50 C$ | -33.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.50 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -3.2 % |
Childcare | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,469.48 C$ | 930.71 C$ | -36.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 28,926.36 C$ | 9,369.23 C$ | -67.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 89.85 C$ | 86.92 C$ | -3.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 72.38 C$ | 64.67 C$ | -10.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 154.52 C$ | 119.17 C$ | -22.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 172.71 C$ | 145.12 C$ | -16.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,990.71 C$ | 1,674.91 C$ | -15.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,820.87 C$ | 1,319.02 C$ | -27.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,278.80 C$ | 2,950.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,589.14 C$ | 2,124.87 C$ | -17.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 913.11 C$ | 951.88 C$ | +4.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 714.46 C$ | 543.74 C$ | -23.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,821.01 C$ | 3,738.21 C$ | -2.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.91 | 6.36 | -8.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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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 |
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 |