Cost of Living Comparison Between Ottawa and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Toronto is 2.2% higher than in Ottawa (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Toronto is 10.9% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 31.5% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 3.4% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 1.6% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 0.8% 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 | 115.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +4.3 % |
| 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$ | 10.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.11 C$ | 5.51 C$ | +8.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.84 C$ | 3.11 C$ | +9.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.06 C$ | 2.36 C$ | +14.3 % |
Markets | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 13.29 C$ | 15.57 C$ | +17.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.54 C$ | 3.52 C$ | -0.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.06 C$ | 2.09 C$ | +1.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.70 C$ | 4.66 C$ | -0.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.15 C$ | 7.49 C$ | -8.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.09 C$ | 7.76 C$ | -4.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.14 C$ | 9.02 C$ | -1.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.60 C$ | 2.47 C$ | -5.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.90 C$ | 0.80 C$ | -11.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.18 C$ | 2.09 C$ | -4.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.40 C$ | 2.48 C$ | +3.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.71 C$ | 1.48 C$ | -13.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.82 C$ | 1.71 C$ | -5.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.30 C$ | 3.07 C$ | -6.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.52 C$ | 2.30 C$ | -8.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.51 C$ | 3.53 C$ | +0.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.09 C$ | 4.17 C$ | +2.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 18.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
Transportation | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.80 C$ | 3.35 C$ | -11.8 % |
| 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) | 4.48 C$ | 3.22 C$ | -28.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 C$ | 31.00 C$ | -31.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.76 C$ | 6.00 C$ | +4.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 34,619.50 C$ | +1.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,595.50 C$ | 29,256.50 C$ | +2.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 247.93 C$ | 143.57 C$ | -42.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 58.97 C$ | 54.09 C$ | -8.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 71.96 C$ | 70.32 C$ | -2.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 65.09 C$ | 68.39 C$ | +5.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.40 C$ | 25.52 C$ | -3.3 % |
| 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 | 1,378.58 C$ | 1,585.65 C$ | +15.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 27,685.57 C$ | 23,769.23 C$ | -14.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.19 C$ | 82.85 C$ | +3.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 61.70 C$ | 53.55 C$ | -13.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 135.48 C$ | 127.91 C$ | -5.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 148.88 C$ | 160.46 C$ | +7.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,006.72 C$ | 2,513.92 C$ | +25.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,765.31 C$ | 2,126.14 C$ | +20.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,056.40 C$ | 4,208.21 C$ | +37.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,541.47 C$ | 3,475.53 C$ | +36.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 656.66 C$ | 1,229.17 C$ | +87.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 600.17 C$ | 991.64 C$ | +65.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ottawa Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,360.35 C$ | 4,794.72 C$ | +10.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.26 | 6.09 | -2.8 % |
| Last update: | December 2024 | December 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 |