Cost of Living Comparison Between Ottawa and Montreal 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Montreal is 4.4% lower than in Ottawa (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Montreal is 6.7% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Rent Prices in Montreal are 12.5% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Restaurant Prices in Montreal are 4.1% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Groceries Prices in Montreal are 1.2% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Montreal is 9.3% lower than in Ottawa | |
Restaurants | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 28.50 C$ | 25.00 C$ | -12.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 8.50 C$ | -5.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.31 C$ | 5.26 C$ | -1.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.25 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -13.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.15 C$ | 2.13 C$ | -1.0 % |
Markets | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.30 C$ | 11.32 C$ | +0.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.42 C$ | 3.95 C$ | +15.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.34 C$ | 2.11 C$ | -9.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.28 C$ | 4.75 C$ | +10.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.11 C$ | 8.42 C$ | -7.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.00 C$ | 8.07 C$ | +0.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.35 C$ | 8.97 C$ | +7.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.58 C$ | 2.24 C$ | -13.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.85 C$ | 0.91 C$ | +6.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.92 C$ | 2.53 C$ | +31.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.37 C$ | 2.82 C$ | +18.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.66 C$ | 1.39 C$ | -16.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.89 C$ | 1.52 C$ | -19.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.16 C$ | 3.35 C$ | +5.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.52 C$ | 2.42 C$ | -3.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.43 C$ | 4.54 C$ | +32.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.69 C$ | 4.75 C$ | +28.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.25 C$ | 15.20 C$ | -11.9 % |
Transportation | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.80 C$ | 3.75 C$ | -1.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 128.62 C$ | 97.00 C$ | -24.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.12 C$ | 4.75 C$ | +15.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.48 C$ | 3.26 C$ | -27.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 C$ | 53.10 C$ | +18.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.80 C$ | 6.57 C$ | +13.4 % |
| 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) | 26,831.51 C$ | 27,923.21 C$ | +4.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 239.39 C$ | 111.10 C$ | -53.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 54.56 C$ | 54.03 C$ | -1.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 71.22 C$ | 61.13 C$ | -14.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 65.76 C$ | 46.16 C$ | -29.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 29.33 C$ | 21.54 C$ | -26.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.50 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -3.2 % |
Childcare | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,356.43 C$ | 933.13 C$ | -31.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 28,580.76 C$ | 9,578.64 C$ | -66.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.63 C$ | 85.70 C$ | +9.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 65.92 C$ | 65.95 C$ | +0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 142.29 C$ | 123.50 C$ | -13.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 158.24 C$ | 152.10 C$ | -3.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,950.79 C$ | 1,692.26 C$ | -13.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,779.01 C$ | 1,296.81 C$ | -27.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,055.71 C$ | 3,002.50 C$ | -1.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,509.39 C$ | 2,142.14 C$ | -14.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 656.66 C$ | 921.03 C$ | +40.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 600.17 C$ | 540.46 C$ | -9.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,242.53 C$ | 3,590.63 C$ | -15.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.46 | 6.43 | -0.5 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 207 | 463 |
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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 |