Cost of living in Waterloo is 30% lower than in Ottawa (without rent).
Rent in Waterloo is 39% cheaper than in Ottawa.
Cost of living including rent in Waterloo is 35% lower than in Ottawa.
Food in Waterloo is 21% cheaper than in Ottawa.
Transport in Waterloo is 75% cheaper than in Ottawa.
| Waterloo | Ottawa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Waterloo | Ottawa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.4 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.9 $ | 74.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.02 $ | 5.89 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.08 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.28 $ | 2.31 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.63 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.91 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.53 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.77 $ | 4.41 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.25 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.83 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.5 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.05 $ | 13.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.9 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 36.7 $ | 94.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.8 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.3 $ | 18.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 74.6 $ | 63.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.64 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.55 $ | 4.37 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.81 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.53 $ | 1.54 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
122 $ | 113 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
187 $ | 173 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
59.5 $ | 53.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 672 $ | 1,129 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 857 $ | 1,732 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 448 $ | 1,288 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,991 $ | 2,131 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,115 $ | 5,242 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,992 $ | 4,784 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,294 $ | 3,150 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.48 % | 6.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.8 $ | 44.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Haircut | 13.9 $ | 15.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 59.1 $ | 105 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 41.1 $ | 59 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,459 $ | 1,037 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 29,959 $ | 20,100 $ |