Cost of Living Comparison Between Ottawa and Montreal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Montreal is 1.5% lower than in Ottawa (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Montreal is 5.0% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Rent Prices in Montreal are 13.5% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Restaurant Prices in Montreal are 1.8% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Groceries Prices in Montreal are 4.4% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Montreal is 5.7% lower than in Ottawa | |
Restaurants | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 115.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +4.3 % |
| 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$ | 9.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.11 C$ | 4.99 C$ | -2.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.84 C$ | 2.91 C$ | +2.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.06 C$ | 2.16 C$ | +4.8 % |
Markets | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 13.06 C$ | 12.48 C$ | -4.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.50 C$ | 4.18 C$ | +19.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.00 C$ | 2.22 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.78 C$ | 4.82 C$ | +0.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.09 C$ | 10.36 C$ | +28.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.11 C$ | 7.51 C$ | -7.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.31 C$ | 9.30 C$ | -0.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.57 C$ | 2.39 C$ | -7.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.89 C$ | 0.94 C$ | +5.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.17 C$ | 2.71 C$ | +24.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.41 C$ | 2.96 C$ | +23.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.70 C$ | 1.62 C$ | -4.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.82 C$ | 1.55 C$ | -15.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.28 C$ | 3.29 C$ | +0.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.46 C$ | 2.53 C$ | +2.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.52 C$ | 4.63 C$ | +31.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.02 C$ | 4.90 C$ | +22.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 18.00 C$ | 16.50 C$ | -8.3 % |
Transportation | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.80 C$ | 3.75 C$ | -1.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 128.75 C$ | 100.00 C$ | -22.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.12 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +21.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.48 C$ | 3.30 C$ | -26.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 C$ | 46.20 C$ | +2.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.75 C$ | 6.28 C$ | +9.3 % |
| 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) | 28,595.50 C$ | 28,752.05 C$ | +0.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 247.93 C$ | 108.69 C$ | -56.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 58.56 C$ | 52.35 C$ | -10.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 71.96 C$ | 62.73 C$ | -12.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 60.97 C$ | 51.47 C$ | -15.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.40 C$ | 21.47 C$ | -18.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,378.58 C$ | 846.97 C$ | -38.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 27,685.57 C$ | 7,861.54 C$ | -71.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 68.99 C$ | 87.17 C$ | +26.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 61.70 C$ | 64.03 C$ | +3.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 132.81 C$ | 131.07 C$ | -1.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 148.88 C$ | 152.41 C$ | +2.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,019.04 C$ | 1,697.06 C$ | -15.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,765.31 C$ | 1,354.49 C$ | -23.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,091.74 C$ | 2,938.89 C$ | -4.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,541.47 C$ | 2,158.15 C$ | -15.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 656.66 C$ | 892.55 C$ | +35.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 600.17 C$ | 536.77 C$ | -10.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ottawa Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,317.37 C$ | 3,868.17 C$ | -10.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.26 | 6.12 | -2.2 % |
| Last update: | December 2024 | December 2024 | |
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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 |