Cost of Living Comparison Between Ottawa and Kingston 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Kingston are 0.0% higher than in Ottawa (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Kingston are 5.6% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Rent Prices in Kingston are 17.9% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kingston are 13.2% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Groceries Prices in Kingston are 10.1% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kingston is 18.4% higher than in Ottawa | |
Restaurants | Ottawa Edit |
Kingston Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 28.00 C$ | 24.00 C$ | -14.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | -16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.75 C$ | 13.50 C$ | -8.5 % |
| 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) | 5.27 C$ | 5.08 C$ | -3.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.27 C$ | 2.33 C$ | -28.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.22 C$ | 1.83 C$ | -17.5 % |
Markets | Ottawa Edit |
Kingston Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.82 C$ | 15.44 C$ | +30.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.46 C$ | 2.91 C$ | -16.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.48 C$ | 2.81 C$ | +13.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.32 C$ | 3.82 C$ | -11.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.06 C$ | 6.90 C$ | -23.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.68 C$ | 9.05 C$ | +18.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.52 C$ | 11.74 C$ | +37.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.59 C$ | 2.49 C$ | -3.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 C$ | 0.67 C$ | -16.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.91 C$ | 2.37 C$ | +24.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.52 C$ | 3.90 C$ | +55.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.70 C$ | 2.16 C$ | +26.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.73 C$ | 1.44 C$ | -16.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.19 C$ | 3.10 C$ | -2.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.28 C$ | 2.44 C$ | +6.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.51 C$ | 3.03 C$ | -13.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.56 C$ | 3.28 C$ | -7.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +17.6 % |
Transportation | Ottawa Edit |
Kingston Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.79 C$ | 3.50 C$ | -7.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 128.62 C$ | 80.00 C$ | -37.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.12 C$ | 4.25 C$ | +3.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.46 C$ | 3.60 C$ | -19.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 C$ | 45.00 C$ | -0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.73 C$ | 5.57 C$ | -2.9 % |
| 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$ | 27,382.58 C$ | +2.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ottawa Edit |
Kingston Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 244.12 C$ | 264.86 C$ | +8.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 56.23 C$ | 77.50 C$ | +37.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 73.23 C$ | 88.33 C$ | +20.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ottawa Edit |
Kingston Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 66.02 C$ | 52.10 C$ | -21.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.89 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -44.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Ottawa Edit |
Kingston 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 |
Kingston Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.99 C$ | 54.16 C$ | -33.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 65.92 C$ | 45.00 C$ | -31.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 142.40 C$ | 112.83 C$ | -20.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 154.37 C$ | 130.00 C$ | -15.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Ottawa Edit |
Kingston Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,946.88 C$ | 1,602.94 C$ | -17.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,790.46 C$ | 1,325.00 C$ | -26.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,108.50 C$ | 2,566.67 C$ | -17.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,509.39 C$ | 2,183.33 C$ | -13.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ottawa Edit |
Kingston Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 656.66 C$ | 445.93 C$ | -32.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 600.17 C$ | 325.16 C$ | -45.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ottawa Edit |
Kingston Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,162.77 C$ | 4,650.89 C$ | +11.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.56 | 7.33 | +11.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 201 | 41 |
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| Cost of Living in Montreal | 120.61 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston | 120.69 miles |
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| Cost of Living in North Bay | 221.58 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Whitby, ON | 133.26 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Toronto | 162.04 miles |
| Cost of Living in Richmond Hill | 164.70 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sainte-Martine | 166.91 miles |