Cost of living comparison
compared to
New Westminster vs. Ottawa Cost of Living Summary
New Westminster is 6.7% cheaper than Ottawa.
- Restaurants
-
pay 3.5% less in New Westminster
- Groceries
-
pay 17.0% less in New Westminster
- Transportation
-
pay 4.6% more in New Westminster
- Housing
-
pay 9.4% more in New Westminster
- Childcare
-
pay 21.5% less in New Westminster
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 0.2% more in New Westminster
- Clothing
-
pay 18.9% less in New Westminster
The cost of housing, transportation, and entertainment and sports in New Westminster are more expensive than in Ottawa. Expenses including childcare, clothing, groceries, and restaurants are lower in New Westminster.
New Westminster vs. Ottawa Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New Westminster instead of Ottawa, you would:
pay 3.5% less for restaurants
|
Ottawa
|
New Westminster
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.99
CA$24.81
|
$17.94
CA$24.75
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.01
CA$15.18
|
$9.33
CA$12.87
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.00
CA$2.76
|
$1.95
CA$2.69
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.56
CA$2.15
|
$1.62
CA$2.24
|
|
Ottawa vs. New Westminster - Cost of restaurants
pay 17.0% less for groceries
|
Ottawa
|
New Westminster
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.73
CA$3.76
|
$1.93
CA$2.66
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.85
CA$8.07
|
$4.92
CA$6.78
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.65
CA$11.94
|
$6.49
CA$8.96
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.52
CA$4.85
|
$3.44
CA$4.75
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.74
CA$7.92
|
$3.91
CA$5.39
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.91
CA$2.63
|
$1.50
CA$2.06
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.60
CA$0.83
|
$0.93
CA$1.28
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.63
CA$2.25
|
$1.28
CA$1.77
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.67
CA$2.30
|
$1.34
CA$1.84
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.11
CA$1.53
|
$0.90
CA$1.23
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.46
CA$2.01
|
$0.65
CA$0.90
|
|
Ottawa vs. New Westminster - Cost of groceries
pay 4.6% more for transportation
|
Ottawa
|
New Westminster
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.05
CA$5.59
|
$4.51
CA$6.22
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$97.12
CA$133.97
|
$93.29
CA$128.67
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,444.83
CA$33,717.98
|
$24,382.26
CA$33,631.67
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.82
CA$20.44
|
$16.50
CA$22.77
|
|
Ottawa vs. New Westminster - Cost of transportation
pay 9.4% more for housing
|
Ottawa
|
New Westminster
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$49.93
CA$68.87
|
$63.69
CA$87.85
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,452.55
CA$2,003.58
|
$1,584.68
CA$2,185.82
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,228.71
CA$1,694.82
|
$1,345.48
CA$1,855.89
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$118.93
CA$164.04
|
$108.98
CA$150.32
|
|
Ottawa vs. New Westminster - Cost of housing
pay 21.5% less for childcare
|
Ottawa
|
New Westminster
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$788.18
CA$1,087.17
|
$789.35
CA$1,088.79
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,753.32
CA$21,729.34
|
$8,969.87
CA$12,372.59
|
|
Ottawa vs. New Westminster - Cost of childcare
pay 0.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
Ottawa
|
New Westminster
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.76
CA$7.94
|
$5.74
CA$7.92
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.74
CA$5.16
|
$3.41
CA$4.70
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.95
CA$17.86
|
$15.79
CA$21.78
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$44.60
CA$61.52
|
$33.73
CA$46.52
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.79
CA$14.89
|
$12.20
CA$16.83
|
|
Ottawa vs. New Westminster - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 18.9% less for clothing
|
Ottawa
|
New Westminster
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$52.82
CA$72.86
|
$35.88
CA$49.49
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$38.91
CA$53.68
|
$28.70
CA$39.59
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.10
CA$120.14
|
$71.76
CA$98.98
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$92.91
CA$128.15
|
$93.29
CA$128.67
|
|
Ottawa vs. New Westminster - Cost of clothing
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