Cost of Living Comparison Between Ottawa and Montreal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Montreal are 9.8% lower than in Ottawa (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Montreal are 11.4% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Rent Prices in Montreal are 15.0% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Restaurant Prices in Montreal are 7.2% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Groceries Prices in Montreal are 0.2% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Montreal is 1.9% higher than in Ottawa | |
Restaurants | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | -16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 13.25 C$ | 15.00 C$ | +13.2 % |
| 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) | 5.59 C$ | 4.99 C$ | -10.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.34 C$ | 2.69 C$ | -19.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.31 C$ | 1.95 C$ | -15.3 % |
Markets | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.84 C$ | 10.90 C$ | -7.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.51 C$ | 3.84 C$ | +9.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.26 C$ | 2.23 C$ | -1.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.42 C$ | 4.39 C$ | -0.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.76 C$ | 7.51 C$ | -3.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.71 C$ | 7.95 C$ | +3.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.64 C$ | 8.08 C$ | -16.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.31 C$ | 2.08 C$ | -9.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 C$ | 0.87 C$ | +8.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.92 C$ | 2.30 C$ | +19.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.30 C$ | 2.62 C$ | +14.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.45 C$ | 1.22 C$ | -15.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.31 C$ | 1.54 C$ | +17.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.09 C$ | 3.44 C$ | +11.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.30 C$ | 2.30 C$ | +0.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 17.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +5.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.52 C$ | 4.26 C$ | +21.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.44 C$ | 4.37 C$ | +27.1 % |
| 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$ | 3.75 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 125.50 C$ | 97.00 C$ | -22.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 C$ | 4.55 C$ | +1.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.51 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -37.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 C$ | 43.50 C$ | -13.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.34 C$ | 6.44 C$ | +1.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,000.00 C$ | 32,000.00 C$ | +18.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,943.67 C$ | 27,143.20 C$ | +4.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 259.61 C$ | 108.88 C$ | -58.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 54.16 C$ | 53.80 C$ | -0.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 88.93 C$ | 60.28 C$ | -32.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 80.70 C$ | 40.20 C$ | -50.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 38.33 C$ | 21.00 C$ | -45.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 16.25 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -7.7 % |
Childcare | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,528.26 C$ | 952.00 C$ | -37.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 27,435.57 C$ | 11,200.00 C$ | -59.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 89.48 C$ | 84.76 C$ | -5.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 76.44 C$ | 63.50 C$ | -16.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 163.31 C$ | 117.59 C$ | -28.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 200.12 C$ | 156.02 C$ | -22.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,960.07 C$ | 1,655.46 C$ | -15.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,756.32 C$ | 1,266.76 C$ | -27.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,081.36 C$ | 2,866.13 C$ | -7.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,461.11 C$ | 2,079.83 C$ | -15.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 845.45 C$ | 778.39 C$ | -7.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 764.60 C$ | 511.61 C$ | -33.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,118.66 C$ | 3,717.39 C$ | -9.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.28 | 5.87 | -19.3 % |
| Last update: | December 2023 | December 2023 | |
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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 |