- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Ivory Coast
- Ottawa
- Abobo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ottawa, Canada compared to Abobo, Ivory Coast
Currency:
Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Ottawa (Canada) is 23% more expensive than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (6,295 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 215% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (3,795 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$4.85 (2,035 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.19 (918 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.05 (1,280 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.10 (1,301 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7 (2,797 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.14 (1,318 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.52 (1,897 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.57 (1,079 Franc) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$14 (6,064 Franc) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.60 (1,090 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.52 (1,058 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Ottawa (Canada) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,666 (698,996 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,289 (540,897 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$134 (56,050 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,094 (459,004 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$881 (369,600 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$67 (28,025 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$51 (21,193 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | C$525 (220,132 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$119 (50,091 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (4,812 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (12,787 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Ottawa (Canada) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$59 (24,831 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$55 (23,081 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$106 (44,413 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$113 (47,350 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Ottawa (Canada) is 38% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,738 (9,122,380 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.22 (512 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$100 (41,966 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$20 (8,438 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Ottawa (Canada) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (4,468 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$25 (10,381 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$93 (38,858 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7 (2,930 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.72 (2,400 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.80 (2,016 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.21 (927 Franc) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.50 (1,051 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$23 (9,773 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Ottawa (Canada) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (22,343 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (10,911 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$146 (61,441 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$70 (29,376 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (4,037 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.59 (1,507 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (2,623 Franc) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$574 (240,860 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.31 (130 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (24,689 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (4,616 Franc) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ottawa (Canada) is 18% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,940,000 Franc
in Abobo
you would need to make just about 1,592,576 Franc
(C$3,795)
in Ottawa.
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