Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ottawa vs ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ท San Juan

San Juan is 3.0% more expensive

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Category ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ottawa ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ท San Juan Difference
Cost of Living 50.8 52.3 +3.0%
Rent 31.3 32.3 +3.2%
Groceries 69.0 77.2 +11.9%
Restaurants 68.5 66.9 -2.3%
Purchasing Power 145.5 99.7 -31.5%
Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.
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