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VS Ottawa
Canada
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Calgary
Canada2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD
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At a Glance
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Cost of Living Comparison
★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.
| Category | Ottawa | Calgary | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 1,500 USD | 1,400 USD | Calgary |
| Food | 500 USD | 460 USD | Calgary |
| Utilities | 120 USD | 110 USD | Calgary |
| Transport | 85 USD | 75 USD | Calgary |
| Healthcare | 100 USD | 95 USD | Calgary |
| Internet | 50 USD | 50 USD | Ottawa |
| Entertainment | 288 USD | 276 USD | Calgary |
| Other | 228 USD | 216 USD | Calgary |
| Total (monthly) | 2,871 USD | 2,682 USD | Calgary |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Ottawa | Calgary | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 28 | 32 | Calgary |
| Safety | 86 | 85 | Ottawa |
| Quality of life | 87 | 86 | Ottawa |
| Internet | 88 | 88 | Ottawa |
| Healthcare | 86 | 86 | Ottawa |
| Transport | 86 | 82 | Ottawa |
| Nightlife | 74 | 76 | Calgary |
| Climate | 46 | 42 | Ottawa |
| English | 84 | 84 | Ottawa |
| Visa ease | 60 | 60 | Ottawa |