Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ottawa vs ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Vancouver

Vancouver is 9.2% more expensive

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Category ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ottawa ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Vancouver Difference
Cost of Living 51.0 55.7 +9.2%
Rent 31.3 40.2 +28.4%
Groceries 69.0 75.4 +9.3%
Restaurants 68.5 65.6 -4.2%
Purchasing Power 145.5 136.6 -6.1%
Data from March โ€“ 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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