Cost of Living Comparison Between Ottawa and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Toronto are 1.8% lower than in Ottawa (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Toronto are 9.0% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 32.2% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 6.7% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 2.1% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 13.1% higher than in Ottawa | |
Restaurants | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto 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$ | 8.50 C$ | +6.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.75 C$ | 10.00 C$ | +2.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.46 C$ | 5.45 C$ | -0.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.44 C$ | 2.87 C$ | -16.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.34 C$ | 2.25 C$ | -3.9 % |
Markets | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.55 C$ | 16.07 C$ | +39.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.54 C$ | 3.43 C$ | -3.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.48 C$ | 2.16 C$ | -13.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.32 C$ | 4.87 C$ | +12.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.88 C$ | 6.88 C$ | -22.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.68 C$ | 7.77 C$ | +1.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.59 C$ | 8.65 C$ | +0.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.59 C$ | 2.44 C$ | -5.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.79 C$ | 0.90 C$ | +12.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.88 C$ | 2.48 C$ | +31.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.52 C$ | 2.31 C$ | -8.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.70 C$ | 1.67 C$ | -2.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.65 C$ | 1.72 C$ | +4.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.19 C$ | 3.11 C$ | -2.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.23 C$ | 2.46 C$ | +10.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 19.00 C$ | -5.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.51 C$ | 3.42 C$ | -2.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.48 C$ | 3.87 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.25 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +15.9 % |
Transportation | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.77 C$ | 3.35 C$ | -11.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 128.75 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +21.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.12 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +21.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.46 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -36.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 C$ | 31.00 C$ | -31.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.74 C$ | 6.11 C$ | +6.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 34,350.00 C$ | +1.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,613.70 C$ | 30,657.50 C$ | +15.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 267.07 C$ | 170.84 C$ | -36.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 58.83 C$ | 65.85 C$ | +11.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 80.28 C$ | 73.74 C$ | -8.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 70.73 C$ | 73.47 C$ | +3.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 34.00 C$ | 29.11 C$ | -14.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.50 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +16.1 % |
Childcare | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,469.48 C$ | 1,545.84 C$ | +5.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 28,926.36 C$ | 24,963.85 C$ | -13.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 89.85 C$ | 80.54 C$ | -10.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 72.38 C$ | 50.62 C$ | -30.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 154.52 C$ | 133.33 C$ | -13.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 172.71 C$ | 161.74 C$ | -6.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,990.71 C$ | 2,512.18 C$ | +26.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,820.87 C$ | 2,230.15 C$ | +22.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,278.80 C$ | 4,452.24 C$ | +35.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,589.14 C$ | 3,602.30 C$ | +39.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 913.11 C$ | 1,307.77 C$ | +43.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 714.46 C$ | 1,020.96 C$ | +42.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,821.01 C$ | 4,707.69 C$ | +23.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.91 | 6.57 | -4.9 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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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 |