🇨🇦 Cost of living · Canada
Ottawa Cost of Living
Monthly cost of living breakdown for Ottawa, Canada
Cost Level: Medium
Housing
1BR Apartment — City Center C$1,700–2,300/mo (center); C$1,300–1,800/mo (outer)
USD Reference Approx. USD 1,210–1,640/mo (1BR centre) · at 2026-07-21 FX rates
Food & Dining
Budget Restaurant / Local Eatery C$16–26 (casual); C$32–65 (restaurant)
Monthly Groceries C$400–620/mo
Transport
Monthly Transport Cost Monthly pass ~C$135 (O-Train/bus)
O-Train LRT plus buses; Presto card. VIA Rail to Toronto (~4.5 h) and Montreal (~2 h). Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Monthly Budget Summary
Budget Lifestyle (single)
USD 1,200–2,000
Comfortable Lifestyle (single)
USD 2,000–3,500
Family Budget (2–3 people)
USD 4,000–6,500
Important Note
Data above is approximate and indicative. Actual costs vary by location, personal lifestyle, and exchange rate fluctuations. Verify with local sources after arrival.
Source: RichBay editorial estimate (indicative, not guaranteed)
Estimate baseline: 2026-06-19
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