Cost of living in Ottawa (Canada) is 90% more expensive than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela)
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| Food | + 42% | |||
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| Food in Ottawa (Canada) is 42% more expensive than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$27 ($19) | US $16 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 ($11) | US $11 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 ($7) | US $2.85 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.29 ($2.29) | US $1.96 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.38 ($3.75) | US $2.69 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$6 ($4.26) | US $1.46 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$13 ($9) | US $3.32 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.65 ($3.94) | US $4.69 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.02 ($2.80) | US $2.44 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.66 ($2.55) | US $1.64 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 ($15) | US $10 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.41 ($2.38) | US $2.47 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.86 ($2.69) | US $0.97 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Ottawa (Canada) is 146% more expensive than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,111 ($2,168) | US $1,001 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,424 ($1,690) | US $300 | + 463% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$284 ($198) | US $30 | + 559% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,953 ($1,361) | US $535 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,493 ($1,041) | US $293 | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$135 ($94) | US $28 | + 240% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$72 ($50) | US $31 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$344 ($240) | US $207 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$186 ($129) | US $116 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$16 ($11) | US $3.86 | + 180% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 ($18) | US $10 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Ottawa (Canada) is 33% more expensive than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$81 ($57) | US $56 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$75 ($52) | US $35 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$145 ($101) | US $83 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$181 ($126) | US $77 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in Ottawa (Canada) is 129% more expensive than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,828 ($21,485) | US $19,568 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.47 ($1.02) | US $0.57 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$130 ($90) | US $29 | + 210% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 ($16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Ottawa (Canada) is 47% more expensive than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 ($8) | US $7 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$27 ($19) | US $7 | + 166% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$84 ($59) | US $35 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 ($4.78) | US $6 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.66 ($3.94) | US $3.03 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.87 ($4.09) | US $2.76 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.76 ($1.93) | US $2.76 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.08 ($1.45) | US $2.03 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$26 ($18) | US $7 | + 169% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Ottawa (Canada) is 72% more expensive than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$62 ($43) | US $20 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 ($21) | US $10 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$260 ($181) | US $45 | + 303% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$126 ($88) | US $49 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 ($10) | US $16 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.37 ($3.74) | US $4.18 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$9 ($5.96) | US $1.88 | + 217% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$582 ($406) | US $217 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.33 ($0.23) | US $0.15 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 ($44) | US $38 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 ($12) | US $5.02 | + 147% | |
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TOTAL | + 90% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 188 prices entered by 31 different people.
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