Cost of living in Ottawa, Canada vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ottawa (Canada) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 (kr106) | kr131 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (kr61) | kr67 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (kr34) | kr31 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.82 (kr15) | kr7 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.27 (kr17) | kr30 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.60 (kr24) | kr19 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$13 (kr65) | kr68 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.37 (kr17) | kr18 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.40 (kr12) | kr10 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.71 (kr14) | kr12 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (kr91) | kr78 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.25 (kr12) | kr19 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.62 (kr13) | kr10 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Ottawa (Canada) is 11% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,013 (kr10,365) | kr8,455 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,874 (kr9,650) | kr5,757 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$117 (kr604) | kr1,141 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,405 (kr7,234) | kr4,956 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,085 (kr5,586) | kr3,745 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$114 (kr587) | kr1,512 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$53 (kr272) | kr193 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$465 (kr2,397) | kr3,644 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$131 (kr672) | kr684 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (kr46) | kr54 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (kr138) | kr169 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Ottawa (Canada) is 19% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$70 (kr362) | kr778 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (kr268) | kr230 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$121 (kr625) | kr745 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$164 (kr842) | kr1,287 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Ottawa (Canada) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,735 (kr127,354) | kr304,676 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.21 (kr6) | kr10 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$116 (kr599) | kr386 | + 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 (kr108) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Ottawa (Canada) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (kr53) | kr50 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (kr122) | kr73 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$76 (kr391) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (kr38) | kr58 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.61 (kr29) | kr28 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.18 (kr27) | kr29 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.37 (kr12) | kr13 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.39 (kr12) | kr16 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (kr122) | kr171 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Ottawa (Canada) is 10% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$51 (kr262) | kr337 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (kr137) | kr187 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$153 (kr788) | kr475 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$132 (kr678) | kr606 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (kr55) | kr73 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.73 (kr24) | kr42 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (kr39) | kr33 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$579 (kr2,979) | kr3,125 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.35 (kr1.79) | kr0.91 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 (kr340) | kr255 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (kr75) | kr42 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 572 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least kr26,576 (C$5,162) in Ottawa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr26,000 in Aalborg.
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