Top expat cities

Canada

Ottawa

#5 Top 5 cities

A very functional and stable city with good services and less chaos than Toronto, but with a quieter social rhythm.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 5°C až 26°C

Night: -10°C až 16°C

Climate

Continental weather with warm summers and a cold snowy winter.

Distance to the sea

450 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

7/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 8/10
Housing cost 4/10
Food cost 4/10
Internet availability 9/10
Internet speed 8/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Families
  • Corporate expats
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇨🇳Chinese
  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇫🇷French

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Strong civic amenities
  • +Quality services
  • +Good for long-term stay
  • +Quiet atmosphere

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Higher prices
  • −Less dynamic environment