Kingston vs Ottawa: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Kingston, PE and Ottawa, ON.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
Canada
Kingston
C$2,600monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2023.
Missing essentials: Rent, Internet and mobile.
Median household income C$8,833 per month · 2020
Canada
Ottawa
C$3,929monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$1,380 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$8,500 per month · 2020
Published monthly costs side by side
Category
Kingston
Ottawa
Difference
Rent
No published figure
C$1,380
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Not comparable
Utilities
C$295
State / province · 2023
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$696
State / province · 2023
C$665
State / province · 2023
Kingston 5% higher
Transport
C$923
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$994
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Kingston 7% lower
Fuel
Included in transport
Included in transport
Not comparable
Internet and mobile
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Healthcare and insurance
C$219
State / province · 2023
C$261
State / province · 2023
Kingston 16% lower
Childcare
C$23
State / province · 2023
C$32
State / province · 2023
Kingston 27% lower
Education
C$82
State / province · 2023
C$168
State / province · 2023
Kingston 51% lower
Leisure
C$362
State / province · 2023
C$429
State / province · 2023
Kingston 16% lower
Reference subtotal
C$2,600
C$3,929
Not comparable
Subtotals add the available figures for each place. National or regional figures may be used where city data is limited. Use the reference periods and areas to decide how relevant the figures are to your move.
Common questions about Kingston and Ottawa
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- Compare published cost figures for Kingston, PE and Ottawa, ON. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.