Ottawa vs Perth: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Ottawa, ON and Perth, NB.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
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
Canada
Perth
C$3,002monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$560 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$5,000 per month · 2020
Published monthly costs side by side
Category
Ottawa
Perth
Difference
Rent
C$1,380
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$560
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Not comparable
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$665
State / province · 2023
C$707
State / province · 2023
Ottawa 6% lower
Transport
C$994
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$986
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Ottawa 1% higher
Fuel
Included in transport
Included in transport
Not comparable
Internet and mobile
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Healthcare and insurance
C$261
State / province · 2023
C$254
State / province · 2023
Ottawa 3% higher
Childcare
C$32
State / province · 2023
C$35
State / province · 2023
Ottawa 8% lower
Education
C$168
State / province · 2023
C$81
State / province · 2023
Ottawa 109% higher
Leisure
C$429
State / province · 2023
C$380
State / province · 2023
Ottawa 13% higher
Reference subtotal
C$3,929
C$3,002
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 Ottawa and Perth
- Is Ottawa cheaper than Perth?
- Compare published cost figures for Ottawa, ON and Perth, NB. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.