Cost of Living Comparison Between Ottawa and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Vancouver are 1.47% higher than in Ottawa (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Vancouver are 10.51% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 29.02% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 1.86% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 7.22% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 4.07% higher than in Ottawa | |
Restaurants | Ottawa Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 19.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +5.26 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 C$ | 75.00 C$ | -6.25 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 C$ | 10.00 C$ | -16.67 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 7.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 7.50 C$ | -6.25 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.45 C$ | 4.45 C$ | +0.01 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.21 C$ | 2.27 C$ | +3.03 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.78 C$ | 1.83 C$ | +2.92 % |
Markets | Ottawa Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.89 C$ | 8.73 C$ | -11.79 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.75 C$ | 2.90 C$ | +5.32 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.64 C$ | 1.89 C$ | +15.40 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.42 C$ | 4.03 C$ | +17.67 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.53 C$ | 7.21 C$ | +30.34 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.08 C$ | 7.23 C$ | +19.05 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.07 C$ | 9.49 C$ | +4.66 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.81 C$ | 1.57 C$ | -13.28 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.67 C$ | 0.76 C$ | +13.71 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.81 C$ | 1.53 C$ | -15.43 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.89 C$ | 1.77 C$ | -6.33 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.01 C$ | 1.31 C$ | +29.71 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.90 C$ | 1.35 C$ | +50.35 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.40 C$ | 2.54 C$ | +6.20 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.72 C$ | 2.47 C$ | +43.49 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +20.00 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.81 C$ | 3.49 C$ | +24.09 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.89 C$ | 4.18 C$ | +44.54 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 16.50 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -9.09 % |
Transportation | Ottawa Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.60 C$ | 3.00 C$ | -16.67 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 120.00 C$ | 98.00 C$ | -18.33 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.85 C$ | 3.75 C$ | -2.60 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.99 C$ | 3.03 C$ | +1.08 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 24.00 C$ | 33.55 C$ | +39.79 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 3.84 C$ | 4.91 C$ | +28.07 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,000.00 C$ | 26,000.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,636.86 C$ | 24,144.33 C$ | +2.15 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ottawa Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 143.16 C$ | 87.45 C$ | -38.91 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.26 C$ | 0.39 C$ | +46.19 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 73.17 C$ | 82.61 C$ | +12.89 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ottawa Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 58.07 C$ | 60.39 C$ | +4.00 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 31.75 C$ | 13.07 C$ | -58.82 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 14.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | +7.14 % |
Childcare | Ottawa Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,230.77 C$ | 1,216.60 C$ | -1.15 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 15,000.00 C$ | 22,285.71 C$ | +48.57 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ottawa Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 65.83 C$ | 73.40 C$ | +11.50 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 47.85 C$ | 49.34 C$ | +3.13 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 96.55 C$ | 112.86 C$ | +16.89 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 126.26 C$ | 146.18 C$ | +15.78 % |
Rent Per Month | Ottawa Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,596.15 C$ | 2,008.02 C$ | +25.80 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,241.85 C$ | 1,574.56 C$ | +26.79 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,732.76 C$ | 3,544.46 C$ | +29.70 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,075.93 C$ | 2,738.50 C$ | +31.92 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ottawa Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 470.87 C$ | 1,087.02 C$ | +130.85 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 324.50 C$ | 847.74 C$ | +161.25 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ottawa Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,941.26 C$ | 4,532.57 C$ | +15.00 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.05 | 2.77 | -9.11 % |
| Last update: | March 2021 | March 2021 | |
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| 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 Vancouver: | Cost of Living in Burnaby | 8.12 miles |
| Cost of Living in New Westminster | 12.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Coquitlam | 20.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Surrey | 25.22 miles |
| Cost of Living in Abbotsford | 48.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Whistler | 77.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Penticton | 248.52 miles |
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