Cost of living in Ottawa (Canada) is 49% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 110% | |||
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Food in Ottawa (Canada) is 110% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Ottawa | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 (71,465 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 257% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (42,483 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (25,628 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 220% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.13 (10,397 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.43 (18,028 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 263% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.07 (16,813 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (26,331 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.02 (16,647 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.47 (8,205 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.42 (11,364 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 279% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (59,092 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 195% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.75 (9,138 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 281% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.64 (8,758 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 192% | |
Housing | + 52% | |||
Housing in Ottawa (Canada) is 52% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Ottawa | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,297 (7,622,710 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 662% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,664 (5,522,213 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 590% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$250 (830,512 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,838 (6,099,761 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,370 (4,545,087 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$113 (375,323 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$63 (208,205 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | C$350 (1,159,865 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$132 (439,081 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (50,309 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 571% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (77,310 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Ottawa (Canada) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$75 (249,258 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$51 (169,012 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (380,447 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$179 (593,261 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Ottawa (Canada) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,711 (88,639,870 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.54 (5,122 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$126 (418,205 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (75,339 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Ottawa (Canada) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Ottawa | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (40,018 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$27 (89,843 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$83 (274,544 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (22,779 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.66 (18,781 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.64 (18,714 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.76 (9,167 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.28 (7,551 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$26 (84,834 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 59% | |||
Entertainment in Ottawa (Canada) is 59% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Ottawa | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$61 (202,560 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (98,477 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$285 (946,682 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$148 (491,387 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 1304% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (47,526 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.78 (19,180 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 380% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$9 (28,383 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 846% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$582 (1,931,570 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.33 (1,100 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (223,346 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 (54,309 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1710% | |
TOTAL | + 49% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 138 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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