Cost of Living Comparison Between Waterloo and Ottawa 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Ottawa are 3.1% higher than in Waterloo (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Ottawa are 0.3% higher than in Waterloo | |
| Rent Prices in Ottawa are 5.2% lower than in Waterloo | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ottawa are 23.1% higher than in Waterloo | |
| Groceries Prices in Ottawa are 6.5% lower than in Waterloo | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ottawa is 13.3% lower than in Waterloo | |
Restaurants | Waterloo Edit |
Ottawa Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 C$ | 28.00 C$ | +40.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 14.75 C$ | -1.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.50 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +6.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.50 C$ | 5.27 C$ | +17.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.37 C$ | 3.27 C$ | +38.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.17 C$ | 2.22 C$ | +2.6 % |
Markets | Waterloo Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 12.23 C$ | 11.82 C$ | -3.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.15 C$ | 3.46 C$ | +9.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.79 C$ | 2.48 C$ | -11.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.78 C$ | 4.32 C$ | -9.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.23 C$ | 9.06 C$ | +114.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.49 C$ | 7.68 C$ | -26.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.98 C$ | 8.52 C$ | -14.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.35 C$ | 2.59 C$ | +10.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.87 C$ | 0.80 C$ | -8.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.18 C$ | 1.91 C$ | -12.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.48 C$ | 2.52 C$ | +1.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.18 C$ | 1.70 C$ | -21.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.93 C$ | 1.73 C$ | -10.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.75 C$ | 3.19 C$ | -14.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.76 C$ | 2.28 C$ | -17.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.71 C$ | 3.51 C$ | -25.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 C$ | 3.56 C$ | -28.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 22.00 C$ | 17.00 C$ | -22.7 % |
Transportation | Waterloo Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.75 C$ | 3.79 C$ | +1.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 92.00 C$ | 128.62 C$ | +39.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 C$ | 4.12 C$ | -17.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 C$ | 4.46 C$ | +10.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 C$ | 45.00 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.88 C$ | 5.73 C$ | -2.5 % |
| 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) | 27,209.76 C$ | 26,613.70 C$ | -2.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Waterloo Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 263.06 C$ | 244.12 C$ | -7.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 63.57 C$ | 56.23 C$ | -11.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 75.00 C$ | 73.23 C$ | -2.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Waterloo Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.20 C$ | 66.02 C$ | +46.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.00 C$ | 26.89 C$ | +28.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -11.8 % |
Childcare | Waterloo Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,031.00 C$ | 1,421.43 C$ | +37.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 14,000.00 C$ | 28,580.76 C$ | +104.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Waterloo Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 84.17 C$ | 81.99 C$ | -2.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.00 C$ | 65.92 C$ | +99.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 104.33 C$ | 142.40 C$ | +36.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 129.33 C$ | 154.37 C$ | +19.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Waterloo Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,967.78 C$ | 1,946.88 C$ | -1.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,710.00 C$ | 1,790.46 C$ | +4.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,288.89 C$ | 3,108.50 C$ | -5.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,900.00 C$ | 2,509.39 C$ | -13.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Waterloo Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 879.77 C$ | 656.66 C$ | -25.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 698.13 C$ | 600.17 C$ | -14.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Waterloo Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,784.43 C$ | 4,162.77 C$ | -13.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.24 | 6.56 | -9.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 51 | 201 |
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