Cost of living in Ottawa (Canada) is 22% more expensive than in Macao
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Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in Ottawa (Canada) is 24% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Ottawa | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 (128 Pataca) | 90 Pataca | + 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (76 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | + 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (46 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | + 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.13 (19 Pataca) | 19 Pataca | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.43 (32 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.07 (30 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (47 Pataca) | 55 Pataca | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.02 (30 Pataca) | 23 Pataca | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.47 (15 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.42 (20 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (106 Pataca) | 132 Pataca | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.75 (16 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.64 (16 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 16% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Ottawa (Canada) is 4% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Ottawa | Macao | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,297 (13,633 Pataca) | 16,372 Pataca | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,664 (9,876 Pataca) | 12,482 Pataca | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$250 (1,485 Pataca) | 845 Pataca | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,838 (10,909 Pataca) | 11,749 Pataca | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,370 (8,129 Pataca) | 8,195 Pataca | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$113 (671 Pataca) | 664 Pataca | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$63 (372 Pataca) | 175 Pataca | + 113% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$350 (2,074 Pataca) | 5,906 Pataca | - 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$132 (785 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (90 Pataca) | 80 Pataca | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (138 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 227% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Ottawa (Canada) is 11% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Ottawa | Macao | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$75 (446 Pataca) | 617 Pataca | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$51 (302 Pataca) | 328 Pataca | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (680 Pataca) | 681 Pataca | - 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$179 (1,061 Pataca) | 1,013 Pataca | + 5% | |
Transportation | + 79% | |||
Transportation in Ottawa (Canada) is 79% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,711 (158,531 Pataca) | 272,113 Pataca | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.54 (9 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$126 (748 Pataca) | 223 Pataca | + 235% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (135 Pataca) | 101 Pataca | + 34% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Ottawa (Canada) is about the same as in Macao | ||||
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Ottawa | Macao | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (72 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$27 (161 Pataca) | 114 Pataca | + 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$83 (491 Pataca) | 291 Pataca | + 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (41 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.66 (34 Pataca) | 34 Pataca | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.64 (33 Pataca) | 62 Pataca | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.76 (16 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.28 (14 Pataca) | 24 Pataca | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$26 (152 Pataca) | 261 Pataca | - 42% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Ottawa (Canada) is about the same as in Macao | ||||
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Ottawa | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$61 (362 Pataca) | 338 Pataca | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (176 Pataca) | 262 Pataca | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$285 (1,693 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | + 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$148 (879 Pataca) | 620 Pataca | + 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (85 Pataca) | 97 Pataca | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.78 (34 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$9 (51 Pataca) | 51 Pataca | - 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$582 (3,455 Pataca) | 4,321 Pataca | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.33 (1.97 Pataca) | 1.10 Pataca | + 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (399 Pataca) | 1,187 Pataca | - 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 (97 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | + 109% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 141 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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