Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Victoria vs ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ottawa

Ottawa is 0.8% cheaper

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Category ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Victoria ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ottawa Difference
Cost of Living 51.4 51.0 -0.8%
Rent 35.9 31.3 -12.8%
Groceries 82.5 69.0 -16.4%
Restaurants 68.9 68.5 -0.6%
Purchasing Power 118.0 145.5 +23.3%
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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