Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio, United States vs London, Ontario, Canada
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 11% cheaper than in London, Ontario (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (C$16) | C$20 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$11 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.12 (C$5.17) | C$5.68 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.66 (C$0.83) | C$2.15 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.23 (C$2.80) | C$3.61 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.86 (C$3.59) | C$4.97 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.93 (C$3.67) | C$3.55 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (C$1.97) | C$2.12 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.13 (C$2.67) | C$2.96 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$18) | C$17 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.68 (C$2.11) | C$2.30 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.72 (C$2.15) | C$1.80 | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is about the same as in London, Ontario (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,531 (C$1,921) | C$1,771 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,145 (C$1,437) | C$1,338 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (C$210) | C$155 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $981 (C$1,231) | C$1,279 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $812 (C$1,018) | C$887 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $90 (C$113) | C$139 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (C$43) | C$49 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $262 (C$329) | C$313 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $78 (C$98) | C$121 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$12 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (C$22) | C$28 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 6% more expensive than in London, Ontario (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (C$58) | C$53 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (C$46) | C$43 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (C$110) | C$118 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (C$145) | C$122 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 20% cheaper than in London, Ontario (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,677 (C$28,449) | C$25,938 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (C$0.74) | C$1.12 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (C$69) | C$90 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (C$19) | C$31 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is about the same as in London, Ontario (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$12 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (C$12) | C$35 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $119 (C$149) | C$56 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$8) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.20 (C$4.02) | C$6 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.85 (C$4.84) | C$4.44 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.15 (C$3.95) | C$3.53 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.51 (C$1.90) | C$2.33 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$21) | C$24 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is about the same as in London, Ontario (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (C$48) | C$59 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (C$26) | C$27 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $79 (C$99) | C$112 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (C$75) | C$89 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$11) | C$10 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (C$6) | C$5.49 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.19 (C$7) | C$8 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (C$539) | C$539 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.39 (C$0.48) | C$0.35 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (C$68) | C$61 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$14 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 8% cheaper than in London, Ontario (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,100 in London, Ontario you would need to make just about C$4,701 ($3,747) in Columbus, Ohio.
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