- Cost of Living
- Canada
- India
- Ottawa
- Lucknow
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Ottawa (Canada) and Lucknow (India)
| Food | 136% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ottawa (Canada) is 136% more expensive than in Lucknow (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | C$18.69 (₨1,076) | ₨485 | 122% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$7.75 (₨446) | ₨230 | 94% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | C$6.83 (₨393) | ₨130 | 202% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.88 (₨166) | ₨43 | 286% |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.06 (₨176) | ₨51 | 246% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.38 (₨194) | ₨36 | 440% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7.58 (₨437) | ₨183 | 139% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.55 (₨204) | ₨170 | 20% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.15 (₨239) | ₨47 | 407% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | C$2.67 (₨154) | ₨88 | 75% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15.40 (₨887) | ₨1,035 | 14% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.45 (₨141) | ₨70 | 102% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.14 (₨123) | ₨26 | 377% |
| Housing | 226% | ||
| Housing in Ottawa (Canada) is 226% more expensive than in Lucknow (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | C$1,408 (₨81,057) | ₨18,083 | 348% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$148 (₨8,541) | ₨4,850 | 76% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | C$42 (₨2,405) | ₨962 | 150% |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$550 (₨31,682) | ₨47,188 | 33% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | C$129 (₨7,432) | ₨9,100 | 18% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$8.88 (₨511) | ₨585 | 13% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 (₨1,259) | ₨367 | 243% |
| Clothes | 22% | ||
| Clothes in Ottawa (Canada) is 22% more expensive than in Lucknow (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | C$59 (₨3,387) | ₨2,557 | 32% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | C$40 (₨2,303) | ₨2,500 | 8% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | C$102 (₨5,848) | ₨3,143 | 86% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | C$107 (₨6,166) | ₨2,657 | 132% |
| Transportation | 161% | ||
| Transportation in Ottawa (Canada) is 161% more expensive than in Lucknow (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,484 (₨1,467,384) | ₨1,025,000 | 43% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.24 (₨71) | ₨89 | 20% |
| monthly ticket public transport | C$95 (₨5,497) | ₨930 | 491% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | C$16.10 (₨927) | ₨157 | 491% |
| Personal Care | 117% | ||
| Personal Care in Ottawa (Canada) is 117% more expensive than in Lucknow (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | C$12.28 (₨707) | ₨125 | 464% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7.00 (₨403) | ₨256 | 57% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.47 (₨200) | ₨163 | 23% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.00 (₨288) | ₨177 | 63% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.14 (₨181) | ₨156 | 16% |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.60 (₨150) | ₨53 | 182% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$18.45 (₨1,063) | ₨288 | 270% |
| Entertainment | 166% | ||
| Entertainment in Ottawa (Canada) is 166% more expensive than in Lucknow (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$46 (₨2,632) | ₨1,060 | 148% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$23 (₨1,343) | ₨369 | 264% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$196 (₨11,269) | ₨692 | 1529% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | C$93 (₨5,336) | ₨1,840 | 190% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8.41 (₨484) | ₨329 | 47% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.35 (₨251) | ₨180 | 39% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | C$6 (₨345) | ₨190 | 82% |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$147 (₨8,448) | ₨7,050 | 20% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.36 (₨21) | ₨1.20 | 1619% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | C$56 (₨3,217) | ₨1,700 | 89% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | C$11 (₨633) | ₨129 | 392% |
| TOTAL | 158% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,291 prices entered by 200 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2013.
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Cost of living in Ottawa (Canada) is 158% more expensive than in Lucknow (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨201,578
(C$3,501)
in Ottawa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨78,125
in Lucknow.