Cost of Living in Ottawa
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Ottawa, Canada.
Overall, the cost of living in Ottawa is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 47 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)56
Groceries index50
Dining out index47
Transport index37
Utilities index43
Median annual salary$41,460
Minimum wage$10.62/hr
Est. monthly childcare$864
Est. monthly healthcare premium$43
YoY inflation3.0%
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