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Kamloops vs Ottawa

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Kamloops, Canada compared with Ottawa, Canada: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Country Canada Canada
Nomad score 5.8 / 10 6.5 / 10
Cost of living $4,100 / mo $4,348 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 12° / 4°C 14° / -1°C
Air quality (AQI) 58 Moderate 56 Moderate

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Average high 15.6°C 12.3°C
Average low 5.2°C 3.2°C
Precipitation 41 mm / mo 89 mm / mo
Sunshine 266 h / mo 241 h / mo
Humidity 62% 74%
Rain days 8.2 / mo 11.1 / mo
Wind speed 9.6 km/h 16.2 km/h

CA Kamloops · average high by month

CA Ottawa · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
US AQI 58 56
PM2.5 2.4 µg/m³ 4.7 µg/m³
PM10 2.4 µg/m³ 4.7 µg/m³
Ozone 73 µg/m³ 63 µg/m³
UV index 0.6 2.2

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.5 5.5
Local Payment Services 8.2 8.9
Startup Scene 4.3 7.6

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Air Conditioning 7.6 8.0
Green Spaces 7.1 8.4
Natural Disaster Risk 6.1 8.1
Noise Pollution 6.9 6.9
Seasonal Variety 7.8 8.5
Weather 6.4 6.1

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Mobile Network Coverage 8.3 8.8
Power Grid Reliability 9.0 9.0
Public WiFi Availability 5.6 7.5
VPN Reliability 8.9 9.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Accommodation Cost 4.2 3.4
Cost of Living 4.7 3.8
Currency Stability 9.1 9.0
Entertainment Cost 5.3 5.0
Food & Groceries 5.0 4.9
Gym Membership Cost 5.6 5.3
Transportation Cost 5.3 5.7

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Culture 5.4 7.7
Indoors Fun 4.6 7.3
Language Learning Opportunities 3.4 7.1
Local Experiences & Tours 5.9 7.1
Nightlife 4.4 5.6
Outdoors & Nature 8.8 8.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.2 4.5
Nomad Friendly 4.9 6.0
Online Community Presence 2.4 4.5

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Cafes with WiFi 6.3 7.6
Coworking Spaces Availability 4.2 6.9
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.0 6.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.0 3.7
Internet Speed 7.8 8.5
Local SIM Card Availability 8.0 7.5

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Fitness Facilities 6.3 7.1
Food Scene 5.7 7.0
Healthy Food Options 6.2 7.3
Yoga Studios 4.7 6.6

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Healthcare 6.4 7.1
Healthcare Affordability 4.8 5.3
Healthcare Quality 7.4 8.3

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 1.3 0.9
Ease of Business Registration 6.8 5.9
Ease of Opening Bank Account 5.8 4.2
Freedom of Speech 9.2 9.1
Political Stability 8.7 8.9
Tax Friendliness 4.6 3.9
Visa Ease 7.0 7.1

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Air Quality 7.1 8.2
Cleanliness 7.6 8.3
Environmental Quality 7.7 8.0
Family Friendly 7.6 8.5
Language Barrier 9.2 9.0
Work-Life Balance 7.8 7.8

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Female Friendly 8.2 8.6
Racial Tolerance 7.8 8.3
Safety 8.0 8.7

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Airport Connectivity 4.7 7.9
Cycling 4.4 7.3
Intercity Travel Options 4.3 6.7
Public Transit 3.9 7.2
Ride-sharing Services 4.7 7.7
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 2.9 5.9
Walkability 4.0 6.8

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Coworking Quality 4.5 7.3
Freelance Ecosystem 4.1 5.6
Networking Opportunities 4.1 6.2
Remote Job Opportunities 5.1 6.9
Time Zone Favorability 7.0 7.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Jeans $62 per pair $69 per pair
Summer Dress $40 per dress $42 per dress
Running Shoes $98 per pair $102 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Dining Out $160 per month $146 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Cinema Ticket $12 per ticket $13 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Coffee $3.83 per cup $4.19 per cup
Beer $6.20 per pint $6.93 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $16 per meal $18 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $69 per meal $84 per meal
Fast Food Combo $11 per meal $11 per meal
Apples $3.61 per kg $3.83 per kg
Bread $2.81 per loaf $3.03 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $2.00 per bottle $2.08 per bottle
Milk $1.79 per liter $4.45 per liter
Rice $3.06 per kg $3.57 per kg
Chicken Fillets $13 per kg $13 per kg
Beef $15 per kg $15 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $15 per bottle $16 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Groceries $350 per month $328 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Doctor Visit (GP) $73 per visit $66 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $11 per purchase $11 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Housing $1,203 per month $1,276 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,301 per month $1,713 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $2,478 per month $2,770 per month
Coworking Space $237 per month $310 per month
Coliving Space $802 per month $1,166 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Internet & Mobile $84 per month $80 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Leisure Activities $87 per month $73 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Haircut $31 per visit $33 per visit
Laundry $4.74 per kg $5.47 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Mobile Plan $47 per month $47 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $67 per month $67 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $11 one-time $40 one-time
Gym Membership $45 per month $50 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $11 per hour $22 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Transportation $66 per month $93 per month
Taxi Start $3.10 per trip $3.28 per trip
Taxi per km $1.75 per km $1.53 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $40 per month $97 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $13 per trip $13 per trip
Gasoline $1.22 per liter $1.30 per liter
Scooter Rental $8.75 per month $8.75 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
CA Kamloops CA Ottawa
Utilities $135 per month $117 per month
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