Cost of living comparison
compared to
Ottawa vs. North Vancouver Cost of Living Summary
Ottawa is 1.7% more expensive than North Vancouver.
- Restaurants
-
pay 1.0% less in Ottawa
- Groceries
-
pay 16.4% more in Ottawa
- Transportation
-
pay 1.6% less in Ottawa
- Housing
-
pay 12.9% less in Ottawa
- Childcare
-
pay 6.1% more in Ottawa
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 5.9% more in Ottawa
- Clothing
-
pay 1.1% less in Ottawa
The cost of groceries, childcare, and entertainment and sports in Ottawa are more expensive than in North Vancouver. Expenses including housing, transportation, clothing, and restaurants are lower in Ottawa.
Ottawa vs. North Vancouver Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Ottawa instead of North Vancouver, you would:
pay 1.0% less for restaurants
|
North Vancouver
|
Ottawa
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.94
CA$24.56
|
$17.99
CA$24.62
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.76
CA$14.73
|
$11.01
CA$15.07
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.07
CA$2.83
|
$2.00
CA$2.74
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.61
CA$2.21
|
$1.56
CA$2.13
|
|
North Vancouver vs. Ottawa - Cost of restaurants
pay 16.4% more for groceries
|
North Vancouver
|
Ottawa
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.39
CA$3.27
|
$2.73
CA$3.73
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.02
CA$6.87
|
$5.85
CA$8.01
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.88
CA$9.42
|
$8.65
CA$11.84
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.49
CA$4.77
|
$3.52
CA$4.81
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.85
CA$6.64
|
$5.74
CA$7.86
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.39
CA$1.91
|
$1.91
CA$2.61
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.58
CA$0.80
|
$0.60
CA$0.82
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.34
CA$1.84
|
$1.63
CA$2.23
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.74
CA$2.38
|
$1.67
CA$2.28
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
CA$1.57
|
$1.11
CA$1.51
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.97
CA$1.32
|
$1.46
CA$2.00
|
|
North Vancouver vs. Ottawa - Cost of groceries
pay 1.6% less for transportation
|
North Vancouver
|
Ottawa
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.76
CA$6.51
|
$4.05
CA$5.54
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$87.99
CA$120.44
|
$97.12
CA$132.94
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,382.26
CA$33,373.22
|
$24,444.83
CA$33,458.87
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.14
CA$20.73
|
$14.82
CA$20.29
|
|
North Vancouver vs. Ottawa - Cost of transportation
pay 12.9% less for housing
|
North Vancouver
|
Ottawa
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.45
CA$92.33
|
$49.93
CA$68.34
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,834.98
CA$2,511.63
|
$1,452.55
CA$1,988.18
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,607.40
CA$2,200.13
|
$1,228.71
CA$1,681.80
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$100.30
CA$137.28
|
$118.93
CA$162.78
|
|
North Vancouver vs. Ottawa - Cost of housing
pay 6.1% more for childcare
|
North Vancouver
|
Ottawa
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,199.27
CA$1,641.50
|
$788.18
CA$1,078.82
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,763.85
CA$14,733.01
|
$15,753.32
CA$21,562.36
|
|
North Vancouver vs. Ottawa - Cost of childcare
pay 5.9% more for entertainment and sports
|
North Vancouver
|
Ottawa
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.02
CA$6.88
|
$5.76
CA$7.88
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.96
CA$5.42
|
$3.74
CA$5.12
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$14.35
CA$19.64
|
$12.95
CA$17.72
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$32.00
CA$43.81
|
$44.60
CA$61.05
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.93
CA$16.33
|
$10.79
CA$14.77
|
|
North Vancouver vs. Ottawa - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 1.1% less for clothing
|
North Vancouver
|
Ottawa
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$60.42
CA$82.70
|
$52.82
CA$72.30
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$38.27
CA$52.38
|
$38.91
CA$53.26
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$84.68
CA$115.90
|
$87.10
CA$119.22
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$89.70
CA$122.78
|
$92.91
CA$127.17
|
|
North Vancouver vs. Ottawa - Cost of clothing
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