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Welland vs Ottawa

Canada vs Canada · 391 km apart

Welland

Canada

$1,463 ($1,076)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Ottawa

Canada

$1,690 ($1,242)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseWellandOttawaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$9.90$11.29Welland
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$39.60$45.14Welland
Cappuccino$2.97$3.39Welland
Monthly groceries (single person)$224$256Welland
Monthly public transport pass$36.30$41.38Welland
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$95.70$109Welland
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$27.72$31.60Welland
Fitness club membership$27.72$31.60Welland
Cinema ticket$7.26$8.28Welland
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$598$704Welland
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$416$490Welland
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,248$1,470Welland
Total single-person budget$1,076$1,242Welland
Average net salary$3,200$3,648

Verdict

Welland is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Welland runs about $1,076 versus $1,242 in Ottawa — a difference of roughly 15%.

Salary-adjusted, Ottawa 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 Welland  ·  Full cost of living in Ottawa

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Welland cheaper than Ottawa?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $1,076 per month in Welland versus $1,242 in Ottawa — about 15% less.
How far is Welland from Ottawa?
The straight-line distance between Welland and Ottawa is approximately 391 km (243 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Welland or Ottawa?
The estimated average net salary is $3,200 in Welland and $3,648 in Ottawa. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,124 in Welland versus $2,406 in Ottawa per month.