Cost of Living Comparison Between Ottawa and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Toronto are 0.25% lower than in Ottawa (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Toronto are 8.07% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 25.39% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 1.90% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 3.09% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 2.87% higher than in Ottawa | |
Restaurants | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 C$ | 75.00 C$ | -6.25 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 C$ | 12.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 7.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +12.50 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.58 C$ | 4.65 C$ | +1.65 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.47 C$ | 2.42 C$ | -1.90 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.88 C$ | 1.83 C$ | -2.79 % |
Markets | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.49 C$ | 11.43 C$ | +20.43 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.68 C$ | 2.63 C$ | -1.85 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.90 C$ | 1.44 C$ | -24.00 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.45 C$ | 3.50 C$ | +1.58 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.74 C$ | 7.32 C$ | +27.52 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.63 C$ | 6.19 C$ | -6.61 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.62 C$ | 7.21 C$ | -16.36 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.01 C$ | 1.71 C$ | -14.79 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.69 C$ | 0.69 C$ | +0.69 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.80 C$ | 1.52 C$ | -15.32 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.92 C$ | 1.65 C$ | -14.02 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.21 C$ | 1.14 C$ | -5.85 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.22 C$ | 1.11 C$ | -8.42 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.38 C$ | 2.43 C$ | +1.87 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.68 C$ | 1.88 C$ | +12.04 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.63 C$ | 3.12 C$ | +18.64 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.86 C$ | 3.54 C$ | +23.80 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 C$ | 16.13 C$ | +7.53 % |
Transportation | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.60 C$ | 3.25 C$ | -9.72 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 122.50 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +27.35 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.75 C$ | 4.25 C$ | +13.33 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 C$ | 3.22 C$ | 0.00 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 24.00 C$ | 31.03 C$ | +29.29 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.81 C$ | 5.07 C$ | +5.51 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,250.00 C$ | 25,500.00 C$ | -6.42 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,059.62 C$ | 25,198.41 C$ | +4.73 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 151.07 C$ | 159.00 C$ | +5.25 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.28 C$ | 0.36 C$ | +27.84 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 75.61 C$ | 73.73 C$ | -2.49 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.59 C$ | 57.97 C$ | +0.66 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 29.38 C$ | 23.78 C$ | -19.05 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 14.88 C$ | 15.00 C$ | +0.84 % |
Childcare | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,291.67 C$ | 1,750.58 C$ | +35.53 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,000.00 C$ | 23,561.61 C$ | +47.26 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 69.76 C$ | 72.86 C$ | +4.45 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 47.76 C$ | 45.93 C$ | -3.84 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 99.23 C$ | 113.78 C$ | +14.67 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 129.71 C$ | 141.10 C$ | +8.77 % |
Rent Per Month | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,639.66 C$ | 1,993.08 C$ | +21.55 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,248.08 C$ | 1,684.17 C$ | +34.94 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,758.00 C$ | 3,375.96 C$ | +22.41 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,045.45 C$ | 2,637.76 C$ | +28.96 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 470.87 C$ | 1,007.81 C$ | +114.03 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 330.34 C$ | 849.04 C$ | +157.02 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,160.97 C$ | 4,625.93 C$ | +11.17 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.71 | 2.42 | -10.86 % |
| Last update: | November 2021 | November 2021 | |
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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 Toronto: | Cost of Living in Vaughan | 16.10 miles |
| 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 |
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