Cost of Living in Ottawa
Country: Canada · Currency: CAD
Overall
55.3
Rent
33.5
Groceries
65.1
Dining out
61.6
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,311 | 48 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,016 | 45 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,779 | 15 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,605 | 58 data points |
Average prices in Ottawa
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,311 | 48 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,016 | 45 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,779 | 15 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,605 | 58 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $1.02 | 60 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $2.86 | 20 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.59 | 55 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $3.7 | 47 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.77 | 39 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.69 | 14 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $15.1 | 37 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.95 | 32 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.65 | 36 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.5 | 20 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.79 | 6 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.01 | 25 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.04 | 16 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.83 | 60 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.66 | 47 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.4 | 13 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.77 | 28 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $72.4 | 50 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.42 | 9 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $1.4 | 21 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.67 | 59 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $19,628 | 39 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $15.1 | 36 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $86.6 | 36 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.93 | 47 data points |
| Cappuccino | $3.47 | 50 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.96 | 56 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.29 | 9 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.06 | 12 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.32 | 31 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $43 | 26 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $44.6 | 15 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.24 | 59 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.9 | 5 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $124 | 45 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.14 | 30 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.68 | 52 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.18 | 55 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $17.1 | 15 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $61.3 | 28 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $11.2 | 51 data points |
| Men's haircut | $24.4 | 32 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $17.2 | 56 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,402 | 16 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15