Cost of Living Comparison Between Ottawa and Montreal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Montreal are 7.6% lower than in Ottawa (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Montreal are 10.5% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Rent Prices in Montreal are 16.8% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Restaurant Prices in Montreal are 6.8% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Groceries Prices in Montreal are 3.8% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Montreal is 5.3% lower than in Ottawa | |
Restaurants | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 95.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | +5.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 C$ | 14.00 C$ | +16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.50 C$ | 7.50 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | -11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.22 C$ | 4.75 C$ | -8.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.96 C$ | 2.43 C$ | -17.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.15 C$ | 1.78 C$ | -17.1 % |
Markets | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.98 C$ | 10.81 C$ | +8.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.79 C$ | 3.41 C$ | +22.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.15 C$ | 1.83 C$ | -14.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.23 C$ | 4.05 C$ | -4.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.78 C$ | 7.09 C$ | +4.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.82 C$ | 7.21 C$ | +5.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.83 C$ | 7.84 C$ | +0.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.27 C$ | 1.95 C$ | -14.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.73 C$ | 0.93 C$ | +27.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.76 C$ | 1.98 C$ | +12.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.06 C$ | 2.33 C$ | +13.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.13 C$ | 1.15 C$ | +1.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.25 C$ | 1.37 C$ | +10.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.84 C$ | 3.11 C$ | +9.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.06 C$ | 2.25 C$ | +9.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.00 C$ | 17.00 C$ | +6.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.21 C$ | 3.18 C$ | -0.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.15 C$ | 3.68 C$ | +16.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.75 C$ | 3.50 C$ | -6.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 125.00 C$ | 94.00 C$ | -24.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.25 C$ | 4.10 C$ | -3.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 24.00 C$ | 41.25 C$ | +71.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.07 C$ | 6.72 C$ | -4.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,500.00 C$ | 30,000.00 C$ | +5.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,749.12 C$ | 26,296.04 C$ | +2.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 197.54 C$ | 105.37 C$ | -46.7 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.68 C$ | 0.51 C$ | -25.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 81.26 C$ | 61.05 C$ | -24.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 73.54 C$ | 38.98 C$ | -47.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 35.43 C$ | 19.59 C$ | -44.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 14.50 C$ | -3.4 % |
Childcare | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,470.00 C$ | 915.50 C$ | -37.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 25,333.33 C$ | 11,890.91 C$ | -53.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.54 C$ | 83.58 C$ | +1.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 62.00 C$ | 51.86 C$ | -16.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 121.50 C$ | 123.76 C$ | +1.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 177.53 C$ | 154.60 C$ | -12.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,746.13 C$ | 1,452.80 C$ | -16.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,442.50 C$ | 1,110.78 C$ | -23.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,906.00 C$ | 2,519.67 C$ | -13.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,268.57 C$ | 1,873.33 C$ | -17.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 746.96 C$ | 778.15 C$ | +4.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 646.17 C$ | 441.12 C$ | -31.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,533.17 C$ | 3,842.97 C$ | -15.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.25 | 5.36 | -14.2 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 226 | 495 |
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Cities near Ottawa: | Cost of Living in Gatineau | 8.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sainte-Martine | 118.23 miles |
| 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 |
Cities near Montreal: | Cost of Living in Longueuil | 8.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sainte-Martine | 25.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sherbrooke | 99.30 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gatineau | 112.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ottawa | 119.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Quebec City | 157.18 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston | 176.74 miles |
| Cost of Living in Belleville | 220.82 miles |