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Windsor vs Ottawa

Canada vs Canada · 682 km apart

Windsor

Canada

$1,560 ($1,147)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Ottawa

Canada

$1,690 ($1,242)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseWindsorOttawaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$10.49$11.29Windsor
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$41.98$45.14Windsor
Cappuccino$3.15$3.39Windsor
Monthly groceries (single person)$238$256Windsor
Monthly public transport pass$38.48$41.38Windsor
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$101$109Windsor
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$29.38$31.60Windsor
Fitness club membership$29.38$31.60Windsor
Cinema ticket$7.70$8.28Windsor
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$643$704Windsor
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$447$490Windsor
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,342$1,470Windsor
Total single-person budget$1,147$1,242Windsor
Average net salary$3,392$3,648

Verdict

Windsor is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Windsor runs about $1,147 versus $1,242 in Ottawa — a difference of roughly 8%.

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 Windsor  ·  Full cost of living in Ottawa

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Windsor cheaper than Ottawa?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $1,147 per month in Windsor versus $1,242 in Ottawa — about 8% less.
How far is Windsor from Ottawa?
The straight-line distance between Windsor and Ottawa is approximately 682 km (424 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Windsor or Ottawa?
The estimated average net salary is $3,392 in Windsor and $3,648 in Ottawa. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,245 in Windsor versus $2,406 in Ottawa per month.