- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Ireland
- Ottawa
- Limerick
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Ottawa (Canada) and Limerick (Ireland)
| Food | 21% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ottawa (Canada) is 21% more expensive than in Limerick (Ireland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | C$18.69 (€14.24) | €9.25 | 54% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$7.82 (€5.96) | €6.83 | 13% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | C$6.90 (€5.26) | €4.50 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.88 (€2.19) | €0.90 | 145% |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.06 (€2.33) | €2.50 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.38 (€2.57) | €2.50 | 3% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7.58 (€5.77) | €5.90 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.55 (€2.70) | €2.20 | 23% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.15 (€3.16) | €2.40 | 32% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | C$2.67 (€2.03) | €1.60 | 27% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15.43 (€11.75) | €10 | 18% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.45 (€1.87) | €2.05 | 9% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.14 (€1.63) | €1.35 | 21% |
| Housing | 7% | ||
| Housing in Ottawa (Canada) is 7% more expensive than in Limerick (Ireland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | C$1,400 (€1,066) | €900 | 18% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$164 (€125) | €120 | 4% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | C$41 (€31) | €47 | 33% |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$575 (€438) | €850 | 48% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | C$123 (€94) | €160 | 41% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$8.71 (€6.64) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 (€16.65) | €15 | 11% |
| Clothes | 30% | ||
| Clothes in Ottawa (Canada) is 30% more expensive than in Limerick (Ireland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | C$56 (€43) | €85 | 50% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | C$40 (€30) | €17.50 | 74% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | C$102 (€77) | €40 | 93% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | C$107 (€82) | €25 | 226% |
| Transportation | 23% | ||
| Transportation in Ottawa (Canada) is 23% more expensive than in Limerick (Ireland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,484 (€19,412) | €21,000 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.24 (€0.94) | €1.57 | 40% |
| monthly ticket public transport | C$95 (€73) | €45 | 62% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | C$16.11 (€12.27) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 35% | ||
| Personal Care in Ottawa (Canada) is 35% more expensive than in Limerick (Ireland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | C$12.28 (€9.36) | €6.30 | 48% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7.00 (€5.33) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.42 (€2.61) | €2 | 30% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.00 (€3.81) | €2 | 90% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.14 (€2.39) | €2.15 | 11% |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.60 (€1.98) | €2.25 | 12% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$18.45 (€14.06) | €9 | 56% |
| Entertainment | 10% | ||
| Entertainment in Ottawa (Canada) is 10% more expensive than in Limerick (Ireland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$46 (€35) | €30 | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$23 (€17.86) | €17.25 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$196 (€149) | €48 | 211% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | C$91 (€69) | €75 | 8% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8.41 (€6.41) | €7.50 | 15% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.35 (€3.32) | €2.70 | 23% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | C$5.92 (€4.51) | €4.13 | 9% |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$155 (€118) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.36 (€0.27) | €0.22 | 24% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | C$56 (€43) | €40 | 6% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | C$11 (€8.38) | €8.78 | 5% |
| TOTAL | 16% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,092 prices entered by 190 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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Cost of living in Ottawa (Canada) is 16% more expensive than in Limerick (Ireland)
For example, you would need at least €2,902
(C$3,810)
in Ottawa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,500
in Limerick.