Cost of Living in Ottawa
Ontario
Updated June 2026
| Rent (1BR City Centre) | $1,900.00 CAD |
| Rent (1BR Outside Centre) | $1,650.00 CAD |
| Groceries Index | 101 |
| Monthly Transit Pass | $128.00 CAD |
| Utilities (monthly) | $145.00 CAD |
| Gas (per litre) | $1.60 CAD |
| Mid-range Meal | $26.00 CAD |
| Gym Membership | $55.00 CAD |
| Childcare (monthly) | $1,000.00 CAD |
Figures in Ottawa's native currency (CAD). Switch between CAD and USD using the toggle in the header.