Cost of living in Ottawa (Canada) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Ottawa (Canada) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa (Canada) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| C$22 | C$20 | 9% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| C$12 | C$10 | 24% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| C$6 | C$5.78 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| C$3.16 | C$1.98 | 59% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| C$3.68 | C$4.18 | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| C$3.70 | C$3.04 | 22% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| C$11 | C$10 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| C$3.61 | C$4.24 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| C$2.02 | C$3.76 | 46% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| C$2.64 | C$3.41 | 23% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| C$17 | C$19 | 12% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| C$2.31 | C$2.48 | 7% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| C$2.13 | C$1.93 | 10% |
| Housing in Ottawa (Canada) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Ottawa (Canada) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$2,310 | C$2,136 | 8% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| C$1,715 | C$1,241 | 38% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| C$157 | C$133 | 18% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$1,756 | C$1,120 | 57% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| C$1,281 | C$806 | 59% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| C$114 | C$66 | 72% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| C$49 | C$54 | 10% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| C$453 | C$311 | 46% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$129 | C$97 | 34% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| C$10 | C$10 | 5% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| C$26 | C$25 | 5% |
| Clothes in Ottawa (Canada) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Ottawa (Canada) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| C$78 | C$60 | 30% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| C$52 | C$39 | 33% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$99 | C$98 | 2% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| C$167 | C$117 | 42% |
| Transportation in Ottawa (Canada) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Ottawa (Canada) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| C$27,562 | C$22,942 | 20% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| C$1.13 | C$1.39 | 19% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| C$123 | C$67 | 84% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| C$21 | - | - |
| Personal Care in Ottawa (Canada) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Ottawa (Canada) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$11 | C$8 | 28% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| C$24 | C$22 | 8% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| C$77 | C$77 | 1% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| C$7 | C$6 | 12% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| C$5.48 | C$3.85 | 42% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| C$5.26 | C$4.28 | 23% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| C$2.46 | C$3.11 | 21% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| C$2.67 | C$2.46 | 8% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| C$23 | C$20 | 14% |
| Entertainment in Ottawa (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Ottawa (Canada) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| C$57 | C$52 | 10% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| C$28 | C$26 | 7% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| C$156 | C$117 | 33% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| C$114 | C$96 | 19% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| C$12 | C$9 | 25% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| C$4.88 | C$5.42 | 10% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| C$7 | C$7 | 9% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| C$621 | C$647 | 4% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| C$0.35 | C$0.83 | 58% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| C$61 | C$35 | 73% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| C$15 | C$11 | 38% |
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For example, you would need at least C$7,177 in Ottawa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,100 in Abbotsford.