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Ottawa vs Toronto

Canada vs Canada · 346 km apart

Ottawa

Canada

$1,690 ($1,242)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Toronto

Canada

$1,952 ($1,435)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseOttawaTorontoCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$11.29$12.87Ottawa
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$45.14$51.48Ottawa
Cappuccino$3.39$3.86Ottawa
Monthly groceries (single person)$256$292Ottawa
Monthly public transport pass$41.38$47.19Ottawa
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$109$124Ottawa
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$31.60$36.04Ottawa
Fitness club membership$31.60$36.04Ottawa
Cinema ticket$8.28$9.44Ottawa
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$704$830Ottawa
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$490$577Ottawa
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,470$1,732Ottawa
Total single-person budget$1,242$1,435Ottawa
Average net salary$3,648$4,160

Verdict

Ottawa is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ottawa runs about $1,242 versus $1,435 in Toronto — a difference of roughly 16%.

Salary-adjusted, Toronto leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Ottawa  ·  Full cost of living in Toronto

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ottawa cheaper than Toronto?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $1,242 per month in Ottawa versus $1,435 in Toronto — about 16% less.
How far is Ottawa from Toronto?
The straight-line distance between Ottawa and Toronto is approximately 346 km (215 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Ottawa or Toronto?
The estimated average net salary is $3,648 in Ottawa and $4,160 in Toronto. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,406 in Ottawa versus $2,725 in Toronto per month.