An Expat Talks about Moving to Ottawa, Canada

What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?

Ottawa

Are your housing costs higher or lower than they were in your home country? What is the average cost of housing there?

The average cost of housing in Ottawa is generally considered to be quite high. Prices for homes in the city range from moderately priced condos to luxury homes, with the average price for a detached home in the city being around $500,000. Renting is also an option, with the average cost of a one-bedroom apartment in Ottawa being around $1,400 per month.