Low vs Ottawa: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Low, QC and Ottawa, ON.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
Canada
Low
C$3,134monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$760 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$5,625 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
Low
Ottawa
Difference
Rent
C$760
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$1,380
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Not comparable
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$720
State / province · 2023
C$665
State / province · 2023
Low 8% higher
Transport
C$905
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$994
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Low 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
Low 9% lower
Childcare
C$24
State / province · 2023
C$32
State / province · 2023
Low 26% lower
Education
C$83
State / province · 2023
C$168
State / province · 2023
Low 51% lower
Leisure
C$406
State / province · 2023
C$429
State / province · 2023
Low 5% lower
Reference subtotal
C$3,134
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 Low and Ottawa
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- Compare published cost figures for Low, QC and Ottawa, ON. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.