Cost of Living Comparison Between Ottawa and Montreal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Montreal is 0.7% higher than in Ottawa (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Montreal is 4.3% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Rent Prices in Montreal are 15.9% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Restaurant Prices in Montreal are 1.1% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Groceries Prices in Montreal are 6.0% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Montreal is 9.2% lower than in Ottawa | |
Restaurants | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 24.50 C$ | -2.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 100.00 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$ | 8.75 C$ | +9.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.37 C$ | 5.07 C$ | -5.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.81 C$ | 2.83 C$ | +0.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.22 C$ | 2.01 C$ | -9.3 % |
Markets | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.83 C$ | 12.24 C$ | +3.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.42 C$ | 4.12 C$ | +20.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.02 C$ | 2.39 C$ | +18.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.83 C$ | 4.62 C$ | -4.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.32 C$ | 10.54 C$ | +44.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.20 C$ | 7.40 C$ | -9.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.74 C$ | 9.73 C$ | -0.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.64 C$ | 2.31 C$ | -12.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.85 C$ | 1.00 C$ | +17.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.12 C$ | 2.59 C$ | +21.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.28 C$ | 2.72 C$ | +18.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.56 C$ | 1.72 C$ | +10.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.92 C$ | 1.49 C$ | -22.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.04 C$ | 3.14 C$ | +3.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.08 C$ | 2.48 C$ | +19.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 18.25 C$ | 18.50 C$ | +1.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.35 C$ | 4.28 C$ | +27.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.32 C$ | 4.76 C$ | +10.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 19.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | -5.3 % |
Transportation | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 C$ | 3.75 C$ | -6.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 135.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | -25.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.80 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +31.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.38 C$ | 3.42 C$ | +1.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 27.00 C$ | 46.10 C$ | +70.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.85 C$ | 6.22 C$ | +6.3 % |
| 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) | 29,845.50 C$ | 29,513.13 C$ | -1.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 218.86 C$ | 105.83 C$ | -51.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 57.89 C$ | 50.84 C$ | -12.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 69.91 C$ | 60.52 C$ | -13.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 62.46 C$ | 56.28 C$ | -9.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.79 C$ | 21.69 C$ | -0.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,230.48 C$ | 895.47 C$ | -27.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 21,896.91 C$ | 7,938.46 C$ | -63.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 72.41 C$ | 85.42 C$ | +18.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 53.18 C$ | 62.07 C$ | +16.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 122.32 C$ | 140.50 C$ | +14.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 128.27 C$ | 164.14 C$ | +28.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,020.56 C$ | 1,658.55 C$ | -17.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,753.33 C$ | 1,330.92 C$ | -24.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,122.17 C$ | 2,829.76 C$ | -9.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,569.54 C$ | 2,137.50 C$ | -16.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 656.66 C$ | 891.71 C$ | +35.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 429.67 C$ | 606.66 C$ | +41.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,397.87 C$ | 3,821.62 C$ | -13.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.52 | 5.72 | +3.7 % |
| Last update: | 20 May 2025 | 20 May 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 188 | 373 |
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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 |