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| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ottawa (Canada) is 119% more expensive than in Ensenada (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 116 | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$12 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 88 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 38 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.99 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 16 | + 171% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.39 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 31 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.48 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 16 | + 303% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$15 (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 59 | + 272% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.26 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 28 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.24 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 18 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.77 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 20 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (Mex$ 258) | Mex$ 161 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.30 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 21 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.55 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 19 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 213% | |||
| Housing in Ottawa (Canada) is 213% more expensive than in Ensenada (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,047 (Mex$ 29,754) | Mex$ 8,913 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,772 (Mex$ 25,760) | Mex$ 5,431 | + 374% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$123 (Mex$ 1,781) | Mex$ 717 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,405 (Mex$ 20,420) | Mex$ 5,504 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,061 (Mex$ 15,414) | Mex$ 4,061 | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$102 (Mex$ 1,476) | Mex$ 287 | + 414% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (Mex$ 768) | Mex$ 420 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$491 (Mex$ 7,138) | Mex$ 9,642 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$135 (Mex$ 1,956) | Mex$ 1,458 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 77 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 (Mex$ 361) | Mex$ 100 | + 261% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Ottawa (Canada) is 38% more expensive than in Ensenada (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$70 (Mex$ 1,017) | Mex$ 603 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$49 (Mex$ 709) | Mex$ 640 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$121 (Mex$ 1,758) | Mex$ 1,056 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$164 (Mex$ 2,376) | Mex$ 788 | + 201% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Ottawa (Canada) is 100% more expensive than in Ensenada (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,867 (Mex$ 346,879) | Mex$ 256,111 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.17 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 16 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$117 (Mex$ 1,697) | Mex$ 618 | + 175% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 (Mex$ 305) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Ottawa (Canada) is 72% more expensive than in Ensenada (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 87 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (Mex$ 343) | Mex$ 200 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$78 (Mex$ 1,140) | Mex$ 506 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 73 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.75 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 51 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.99 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 50 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.33 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 28 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.31 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 35 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (Mex$ 347) | Mex$ 78 | + 346% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Ottawa (Canada) is 98% more expensive than in Ensenada (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (Mex$ 764) | Mex$ 308 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (Mex$ 397) | Mex$ 119 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$116 (Mex$ 1,683) | Mex$ 780 | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$118 (Mex$ 1,718) | Mex$ 559 | + 207% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 67 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.65 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 53 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 37 | + 195% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$579 (Mex$ 8,409) | Mex$ 10,500 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.35 (Mex$ 5.04) | Mex$ 3.00 | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$62 (Mex$ 908) | Mex$ 475 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 47 | + 353% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 605 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2019.
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Cost of living in Ottawa (Canada) is 120% more expensive than in Ensenada (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 59,518 (C$4,095) in Ottawa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 27,000 in Ensenada.
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