Cost of Living Comparison Between Ottawa and Montreal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Montreal are 11.4% lower than in Ottawa (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Montreal are 14.2% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Rent Prices in Montreal are 20.6% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Restaurant Prices in Montreal are 6.6% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Groceries Prices in Montreal are 1.8% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Montreal is 4.7% higher than in Ottawa | |
Restaurants | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 26.50 C$ | 23.00 C$ | -13.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.38 C$ | 14.00 C$ | +13.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 7.75 C$ | -3.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 8.75 C$ | -2.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.55 C$ | 4.71 C$ | -15.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.21 C$ | 2.45 C$ | -23.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.34 C$ | 1.88 C$ | -19.7 % |
Markets | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.50 C$ | 10.87 C$ | +3.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.00 C$ | 3.60 C$ | +20.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.26 C$ | 1.93 C$ | -14.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.38 C$ | 4.18 C$ | -4.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.86 C$ | 7.10 C$ | -9.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.87 C$ | 7.16 C$ | +4.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.06 C$ | 7.60 C$ | -5.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.36 C$ | 1.96 C$ | -16.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.73 C$ | 0.91 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.80 C$ | 2.14 C$ | +18.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.98 C$ | 2.45 C$ | +23.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.21 C$ | 1.25 C$ | +2.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.19 C$ | 1.47 C$ | +23.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.98 C$ | 3.10 C$ | +4.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.16 C$ | 2.35 C$ | +9.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 17.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +5.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.35 C$ | 3.57 C$ | +6.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.27 C$ | 3.99 C$ | +21.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.75 C$ | 3.50 C$ | -6.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 125.50 C$ | 94.00 C$ | -25.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 C$ | 4.10 C$ | -8.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.43 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -36.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 37.50 C$ | 44.25 C$ | +18.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.04 C$ | 6.57 C$ | -6.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,000.00 C$ | 31,000.00 C$ | +14.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,749.12 C$ | 26,046.04 C$ | +1.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 227.66 C$ | 99.52 C$ | -56.3 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.83 C$ | 0.48 C$ | -42.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 83.02 C$ | 60.32 C$ | -27.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 77.08 C$ | 39.29 C$ | -49.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 41.14 C$ | 17.56 C$ | -57.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 14.99 C$ | -16.7 % |
Childcare | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,642.50 C$ | 905.79 C$ | -44.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 27,428.57 C$ | 11,222.22 C$ | -59.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 87.52 C$ | 84.40 C$ | -3.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 72.00 C$ | 53.23 C$ | -26.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 135.64 C$ | 119.58 C$ | -11.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 194.19 C$ | 149.12 C$ | -23.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,758.24 C$ | 1,476.21 C$ | -16.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,570.68 C$ | 1,110.81 C$ | -29.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,951.82 C$ | 2,461.47 C$ | -16.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,394.55 C$ | 1,845.16 C$ | -22.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 812.61 C$ | 778.15 C$ | -4.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 707.25 C$ | 441.12 C$ | -37.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,418.89 C$ | 3,969.22 C$ | -10.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.05 | 5.59 | -20.8 % |
| Last update: | June 2023 | June 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 249 | 432 |
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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 |