Cost of Living Comparison Between Ottawa and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Toronto is 7.6% higher than in Ottawa (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Toronto is 13.3% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 26.6% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 5.4% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 4.6% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 12.8% lower than in Ottawa | |
Restaurants | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 25.12 C$ | +0.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 117.50 C$ | +17.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.40 C$ | 5.24 C$ | -2.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.84 C$ | 2.97 C$ | +4.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.22 C$ | 2.29 C$ | +3.3 % |
Markets | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.99 C$ | 15.07 C$ | +25.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.42 C$ | 3.51 C$ | +2.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.02 C$ | 2.13 C$ | +5.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.83 C$ | 4.83 C$ | +0.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.32 C$ | 8.48 C$ | +15.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.20 C$ | 8.17 C$ | -0.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.75 C$ | 10.02 C$ | +2.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.64 C$ | 2.61 C$ | -1.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.85 C$ | 0.71 C$ | -16.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.12 C$ | 2.11 C$ | -0.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.28 C$ | 2.57 C$ | +12.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.56 C$ | 1.59 C$ | +1.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.92 C$ | 1.82 C$ | -5.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.04 C$ | 3.15 C$ | +3.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.08 C$ | 2.66 C$ | +27.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 18.25 C$ | 18.00 C$ | -1.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.35 C$ | 3.68 C$ | +9.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.32 C$ | 4.31 C$ | -0.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 19.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +5.3 % |
Transportation | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 C$ | 3.35 C$ | -16.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 135.00 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +15.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.80 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +31.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.38 C$ | 3.22 C$ | -4.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 27.00 C$ | 35.00 C$ | +29.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.85 C$ | 5.79 C$ | -1.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 34,087.00 C$ | +0.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,845.50 C$ | 28,943.84 C$ | -3.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 218.86 C$ | 161.98 C$ | -26.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 57.89 C$ | 51.13 C$ | -11.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 69.91 C$ | 71.93 C$ | +2.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 62.46 C$ | 74.85 C$ | +19.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.79 C$ | 28.24 C$ | +29.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 17.00 C$ | +13.3 % |
Childcare | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,230.48 C$ | 1,537.77 C$ | +25.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 21,896.91 C$ | 24,619.21 C$ | +12.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 72.41 C$ | 76.34 C$ | +5.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 53.18 C$ | 53.61 C$ | +0.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 122.32 C$ | 120.77 C$ | -1.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 128.27 C$ | 154.61 C$ | +20.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,020.93 C$ | 2,460.30 C$ | +21.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,753.33 C$ | 2,107.13 C$ | +20.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,122.17 C$ | 4,046.82 C$ | +29.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,569.54 C$ | 3,367.97 C$ | +31.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 656.66 C$ | 1,174.95 C$ | +78.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 429.67 C$ | 950.61 C$ | +121.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,397.87 C$ | 4,345.97 C$ | -1.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.52 | 5.16 | -6.5 % |
| Last update: | 15 May 2025 | 15 May 2025 | |
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| 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 Georgina | 57.04 miles |
| Cost of Living in Guelph | 58.38 miles |