Cost of living in Ottawa, Canada vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ottawa (Canada) is 12% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (kr110) | kr136 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (kr59) | kr67 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 (kr31) | kr29 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.16 (kr15) | kr8 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.43 (kr17) | kr26 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.70 (kr18) | kr22 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (kr54) | kr63 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.46 (kr17) | kr18 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.12 (kr10) | kr10 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.67 (kr13) | kr11 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (kr82) | kr79 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.36 (kr11) | kr19 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.13 (kr10) | kr11 | - 5% | |
| 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$2,311 (kr11,157) | kr8,536 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,734 (kr8,368) | kr5,788 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$157 (kr759) | kr1,220 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,723 (kr8,319) | kr5,337 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,206 (kr5,821) | kr3,926 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$114 (kr550) | kr1,589 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$48 (kr234) | kr188 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$453 (kr2,188) | kr3,570 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$144 (kr693) | kr710 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$8 (kr40) | kr57 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 (kr127) | kr154 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Ottawa (Canada) is 29% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$78 (kr378) | kr786 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$48 (kr234) | kr244 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$99 (kr480) | kr727 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$167 (kr806) | kr1,206 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Ottawa (Canada) is 13% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,471 (kr122,952) | kr301,099 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.11 (kr5.36) | kr10 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$122 (kr587) | kr386 | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 (kr101) | kr255 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Ottawa (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (kr49) | kr58 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (kr114) | kr73 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$77 (kr374) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (kr35) | kr58 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.48 (kr26) | kr28 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.26 (kr25) | kr29 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.46 (kr12) | kr13 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.67 (kr13) | kr16 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$23 (kr110) | kr176 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Ottawa (Canada) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (kr264) | kr344 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (kr131) | kr191 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$156 (kr755) | kr475 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$118 (kr568) | kr616 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (kr56) | kr77 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.88 (kr24) | kr41 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (kr35) | kr33 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$621 (kr2,997) | kr3,258 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.35 (kr1.67) | kr0.93 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$61 (kr296) | kr230 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (kr73) | kr42 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 435 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr28,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr26,668 (C$5,525) in Ottawa.
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