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Gloucester, Canada

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$2,550
Retiree Score
61.5
Safety Index
82.5
Healthcare
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Gloucester feels like Ottawa's practical younger sibling—close enough to downtown for work or events, but with cheaper housing and less congestion. The shopping centers (Billings Bridge, Place d'Orleans) handle daily needs, but you'll still commute into Ottawa for niche stores or nightlife. Winters here bite hard—expect sidewalks icy enough to make Mer Bleue Bog look like a skating rink by January.

Living in Gloucester suits budget-conscious expats who prioritize space over walkability. The Greenbelt provides decent trails, but this is car-dependent suburbia. Bureaucracy runs on Ottawa's systems, meaning slow permit processing and property tax quirks from the 2001 amalgamation. It's Canada: safe, quiet, and slightly dull unless you love big-box retail plazas.

Can I afford Gloucester?

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Gloucester

You could save

450/mo

Savings Rate15%

Monthly Costs

Rent $1,450
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$1,100

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
15/100
Retiree Score
(i)
50/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
50/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Canada Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
83
Safety
0
Healthcare
50
Walkability
50
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) *$2
Bread (loaf) *$2
Eggs (12) *$4
Rice (1kg) *$4
Chicken (1kg) *$12

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$18
Meal (Mid-range) *$26
Cappuccino *$4
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) *$127
Mobile Plan (mo) *$21
Gym (mo) *$35
Cinema Ticket *$11

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $1,160
1BR Outside (mo) *$919
3BR Center (mo) $2,080
3BR Outside (mo) *$1,437

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
Widely Spoken
Expat Community
Large & Active
Top Neighborhoods
Orleans, Blackburn Hamlet, Gloucester North
Best For
Families, Professionals, Government workers

Expat Life Notes

Gloucester is a large suburb of Ottawa. It is safe, affluent, and very popular with expat families and government employees.

Pros

  • ✓ Excellent public schools
  • ✓ Abundant green spaces
  • ✓ Very safe and family-friendly

Cons

  • ✗ Requires a car
  • ✗ Cold winters
  • ✗ Higher property costs

🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
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Temperature
—
Annual Rainfall
1147 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
Jun, Aug, Sep

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Gloucester has a population of approximately 150,012 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $3,625 per month in Gloucester, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $1450/month.

The nearest airport to Gloucester is YOW, approximately 13km away.

Gloucester is considered relatively safe, with a safety index of 82.5. As with any city abroad, expats should research specific neighborhoods before committing to a location.

Families and early retirees who want Ottawa amenities without downtown prices. Digital nomads will find weak cafĂŠ culture and limited coworking spaces.

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