Cost of Living Comparison Between Ottawa and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Toronto are 4.6% higher than in Ottawa (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Toronto are 15.5% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 39.0% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 11.2% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 7.5% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 14.2% lower than in Ottawa | |
Restaurants | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 90.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 C$ | 13.00 C$ | +8.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.50 C$ | 7.50 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 8.79 C$ | -2.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.16 C$ | 4.87 C$ | -5.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.82 C$ | 2.68 C$ | -5.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.06 C$ | 2.11 C$ | +2.5 % |
Markets | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.96 C$ | 13.72 C$ | +37.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.68 C$ | 3.10 C$ | +15.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.00 C$ | 1.81 C$ | -9.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.09 C$ | 4.33 C$ | +5.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.00 C$ | 6.91 C$ | -1.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.21 C$ | 7.19 C$ | -0.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.68 C$ | 8.15 C$ | +6.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.20 C$ | 2.13 C$ | -3.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.74 C$ | 0.74 C$ | +0.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.82 C$ | 1.99 C$ | +9.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.17 C$ | 2.21 C$ | +1.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.16 C$ | 1.60 C$ | +37.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.22 C$ | 1.61 C$ | +32.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.83 C$ | 3.19 C$ | +12.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.03 C$ | 2.29 C$ | +12.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.00 C$ | 16.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.22 C$ | 3.12 C$ | -3.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.13 C$ | 3.67 C$ | +17.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 C$ | 17.00 C$ | +13.3 % |
Transportation | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.70 C$ | 3.25 C$ | -12.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 125.00 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +24.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 C$ | 4.41 C$ | +10.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 24.00 C$ | 31.00 C$ | +29.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.15 C$ | 6.18 C$ | -13.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,600.00 C$ | 28,000.00 C$ | -2.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,856.14 C$ | 26,535.59 C$ | +2.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 180.90 C$ | 174.29 C$ | -3.7 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.40 C$ | 0.42 C$ | +3.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 80.10 C$ | 74.36 C$ | -7.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 72.26 C$ | 60.69 C$ | -16.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 34.38 C$ | 22.59 C$ | -34.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,311.11 C$ | 1,546.06 C$ | +17.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 22,666.67 C$ | 27,194.62 C$ | +20.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.20 C$ | 80.30 C$ | +2.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 55.33 C$ | 48.51 C$ | -12.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 113.61 C$ | 123.71 C$ | +8.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 161.00 C$ | 140.00 C$ | -13.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,730.34 C$ | 2,393.18 C$ | +38.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,406.36 C$ | 1,999.99 C$ | +42.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,824.74 C$ | 3,834.55 C$ | +35.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,240.00 C$ | 3,127.81 C$ | +39.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 669.26 C$ | 1,205.64 C$ | +80.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 543.62 C$ | 929.58 C$ | +71.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,365.63 C$ | 4,328.95 C$ | -0.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.90 | 5.69 | -3.5 % |
| Last update: | January 2023 | January 2023 | |
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| 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 |
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| Cost of Living in Richmond Hill | 22.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oakville | 25.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brampton | 27.62 miles |
| Cost of Living in Whitby, ON | 33.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Burlington | 34.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oshawa | 35.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hamilton | 44.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Guelph | 58.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cambridge | 60.12 miles |