Cost of Living Comparison Between Winnipeg and Ottawa 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Ottawa are 8.1% higher than in Winnipeg (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Ottawa are 16.4% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Rent Prices in Ottawa are 40.0% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ottawa are 18.4% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Groceries Prices in Ottawa are 3.0% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ottawa is 3.7% higher than in Winnipeg | |
Restaurants | Winnipeg Edit |
Ottawa Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 24.00 C$ | 29.00 C$ | +20.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 95.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +26.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.95 C$ | 14.75 C$ | -1.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 9.50 C$ | +18.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.04 C$ | 5.40 C$ | +7.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.36 C$ | 3.32 C$ | -1.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.50 C$ | 2.25 C$ | -10.0 % |
Markets | Winnipeg Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 7.45 C$ | 11.55 C$ | +55.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.53 C$ | 3.54 C$ | +39.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.30 C$ | 2.48 C$ | +7.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.22 C$ | 4.32 C$ | +2.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.22 C$ | 8.88 C$ | +42.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.02 C$ | 7.68 C$ | +9.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.64 C$ | 8.59 C$ | -0.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.77 C$ | 2.59 C$ | -6.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.91 C$ | 0.79 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.45 C$ | 1.88 C$ | -23.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.29 C$ | 2.52 C$ | +9.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.59 C$ | 1.70 C$ | +7.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.51 C$ | 1.65 C$ | +9.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.42 C$ | 3.19 C$ | -6.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.50 C$ | 2.23 C$ | -11.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.78 C$ | 3.51 C$ | -26.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.38 C$ | 3.48 C$ | -20.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.50 C$ | 17.25 C$ | -15.9 % |
Transportation | Winnipeg Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.15 C$ | 3.77 C$ | +19.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 108.00 C$ | 128.75 C$ | +19.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.95 C$ | 4.12 C$ | +4.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.90 C$ | 4.46 C$ | +53.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 34.65 C$ | 45.00 C$ | +29.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.75 C$ | 5.76 C$ | +0.2 % |
| 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) | 29,056.42 C$ | 26,613.70 C$ | -8.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Winnipeg Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 187.95 C$ | 258.16 C$ | +37.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 57.58 C$ | 57.47 C$ | -0.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 88.04 C$ | 77.26 C$ | -12.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Winnipeg Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 51.50 C$ | 70.73 C$ | +37.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 50.00 C$ | 34.00 C$ | -32.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 15.50 C$ | +3.3 % |
Childcare | Winnipeg Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 874.79 C$ | 1,469.48 C$ | +68.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,470.67 C$ | 28,926.36 C$ | +75.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Winnipeg Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 77.06 C$ | 86.22 C$ | +11.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 51.67 C$ | 70.35 C$ | +36.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 113.67 C$ | 151.28 C$ | +33.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 186.75 C$ | 172.71 C$ | -7.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Winnipeg Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,289.21 C$ | 1,973.17 C$ | +53.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,359.21 C$ | 1,800.44 C$ | +32.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,058.33 C$ | 3,194.09 C$ | +55.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,091.11 C$ | 2,550.26 C$ | +22.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Winnipeg Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 402.58 C$ | 828.93 C$ | +105.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 371.61 C$ | 687.64 C$ | +85.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Winnipeg Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,305.52 C$ | 3,990.51 C$ | +20.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.87 | 6.72 | -2.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 136 | 209 |
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