Cost of Living Comparison Between Ottawa and Windsor 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Windsor are 8.7% lower than in Ottawa (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Windsor are 10.0% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Rent Prices in Windsor are 12.8% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Restaurant Prices in Windsor are 28.9% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Groceries Prices in Windsor are 4.2% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Windsor is 12.4% higher than in Ottawa | |
Restaurants | Ottawa Edit |
Windsor Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 28.00 C$ | 17.50 C$ | -37.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 C$ | 80.00 C$ | -33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.75 C$ | 14.00 C$ | -5.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 8.00 C$ | 7.00 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 6.75 C$ | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.27 C$ | 5.30 C$ | +0.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 3.27 C$ | 2.83 C$ | -13.5 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.22 C$ | 1.88 C$ | -15.7 % |
Markets | Ottawa Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 3.06 C$ | 2.67 C$ | -12.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 3.82 C$ | 2.62 C$ | -31.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 5.47 C$ | 6.87 C$ | +25.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.32 C$ | 4.16 C$ | -3.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 19.97 C$ | 15.29 C$ | -23.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 16.74 C$ | 15.26 C$ | -8.8 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 18.77 C$ | 16.58 C$ | -11.7 % |
| Apples (1kg) | 5.72 C$ | 6.48 C$ | +13.3 % |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.77 C$ | 1.46 C$ | -17.4 % |
| Oranges (1kg) | 4.15 C$ | 5.55 C$ | +33.6 % |
| Tomato (1kg) | 5.40 C$ | 5.14 C$ | -4.8 % |
| Potato (1kg) | 3.76 C$ | 2.50 C$ | -33.4 % |
| Onion (1kg) | 3.81 C$ | 3.33 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.11 C$ | 3.22 C$ | +3.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.28 C$ | 2.38 C$ | +4.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 15.50 C$ | -22.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.51 C$ | 6.50 C$ | +85.0 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 3.56 C$ | 5.56 C$ | +56.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +5.9 % |
Transportation | Ottawa Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.79 C$ | 3.25 C$ | -14.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 128.62 C$ | 125.00 C$ | -2.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.12 C$ | 4.67 C$ | +13.5 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 2.77 C$ | 2.00 C$ | -27.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 C$ | 30.00 C$ | -33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.51 C$ | 1.50 C$ | -0.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 33,978.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,613.70 C$ | 29,976.61 C$ | +12.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ottawa Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 244.12 C$ | 190.30 C$ | -22.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 56.23 C$ | 82.00 C$ | +45.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 73.23 C$ | 93.54 C$ | +27.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ottawa Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 66.02 C$ | 53.60 C$ | -18.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.89 C$ | 35.00 C$ | +30.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 13.50 C$ | -10.0 % |
Childcare | Ottawa Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,421.43 C$ | 1,000.00 C$ | -29.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 28,580.76 C$ | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Ottawa Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.99 C$ | 54.50 C$ | -33.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 65.92 C$ | 46.25 C$ | -29.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 142.40 C$ | 117.60 C$ | -17.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 154.37 C$ | 100.00 C$ | -35.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Ottawa Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,946.88 C$ | 1,616.67 C$ | -17.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,790.46 C$ | 1,766.67 C$ | -1.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,108.50 C$ | 2,200.00 C$ | -29.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,509.39 C$ | 2,571.43 C$ | +2.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ottawa Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 7,068.26 C$ | 5,000.00 C$ | -29.3 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,460.24 C$ | 4,237.54 C$ | -34.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ottawa Edit |
Windsor Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,162.77 C$ | 4,211.90 C$ | +1.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.53 | 7.05 | +7.9 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 203 | 40 |
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Cities near Ottawa: | Cost of Living in Gatineau | 13.95 km |
| Cost of Living in Sainte-Martine | 190.27 km |
| Cost of Living in Laval | 192.91 km |
| Cost of Living in Montreal | 194.10 km |
| Cost of Living in Kingston | 194.23 km |
| Cost of Living in Longueuil | 207.45 km |
| Cost of Living in Belleville | 265.18 km |
| Cost of Living in Peterborough | 270.06 km |
| Cost of Living in Sherbrooke | 341.94 km |
| Cost of Living in North Bay | 356.60 km |
Cities near Windsor: | Cost of Living in Sarnia | 162.07 km |
| Cost of Living in London | 186.37 km |
| Cost of Living in Brantford | 265.38 km |
| Cost of Living in Cambridge | 277.79 km |
| Cost of Living in Kitchener | 281.46 km |
| Cost of Living in Waterloo | 291.34 km |
| Cost of Living in Guelph | 291.91 km |
| Cost of Living in Hamilton | 299.70 km |
| Cost of Living in Burlington | 313.36 km |
| Cost of Living in Oakville | 330.11 km |