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VS Toronto
Canada
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Ottawa
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 | Toronto | Ottawa | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 2,100 USD | 1,500 USD | Ottawa |
| Food | 600 USD | 500 USD | Ottawa |
| Utilities | 160 USD | 120 USD | Ottawa |
| Transport | 120 USD | 85 USD | Ottawa |
| Healthcare | 120 USD | 100 USD | Ottawa |
| Internet | 50 USD | 50 USD | Toronto |
| Entertainment | 288 USD | 288 USD | Toronto |
| Other | 312 USD | 228 USD | Ottawa |
| Total (monthly) | 3,750 USD | 2,871 USD | Ottawa |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Toronto | Ottawa | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 22 | 28 | Ottawa |
| Safety | 75 | 86 | Ottawa |
| Quality of life | 88 | 87 | Toronto |
| Internet | 88 | 88 | Toronto |
| Healthcare | 85 | 86 | Ottawa |
| Transport | 88 | 86 | Toronto |
| Nightlife | 80 | 74 | Toronto |
| Climate | 50 | 46 | Toronto |
| English | 84 | 84 | Toronto |
| Visa ease | 60 | 60 | Toronto |