Laval vs Ottawa: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Laval, QC and Ottawa, ON.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
Canada
Laval
C$3,284monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$910 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$7,083 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
Laval
Ottawa
Difference
Rent
C$910
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$1,380
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Laval 34% lower
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$720
State / province · 2023
C$665
State / province · 2023
Laval 8% higher
Transport
C$905
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$994
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Laval 9% 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$237
State / province · 2023
C$261
State / province · 2023
Laval 9% lower
Childcare
C$24
State / province · 2023
C$32
State / province · 2023
Laval 26% lower
Education
C$83
State / province · 2023
C$168
State / province · 2023
Laval 51% lower
Leisure
C$406
State / province · 2023
C$429
State / province · 2023
Laval 5% lower
Reference subtotal
C$3,284
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 Laval and Ottawa
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- Compare published cost figures for Laval, QC and Ottawa, ON. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.