Cost of living in Ottawa (Canada) is 10% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea)
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Ottawa (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Ottawa | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 (9,614 Franc) | 8,502 Franc | + 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (5,715 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (3,448 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.13 (1,399 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.43 (2,425 Franc) | 1,373 Franc | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.07 (2,262 Franc) | 2,971 Franc | - 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (3,542 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.02 (2,240 Franc) | 3,481 Franc | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.47 (1,104 Franc) | 1,745 Franc | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.42 (1,529 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 145% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (7,950 Franc) | 7,555 Franc | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.75 (1,229 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.64 (1,178 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Ottawa (Canada) is 23% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Ottawa | malabo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,297 (1,025,470 Franc) | 754,490 Franc | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,664 (742,894 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$250 (111,727 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,838 (820,590 Franc) | 641,275 Franc | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,370 (611,443 Franc) | 333,515 Franc | + 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$113 (50,492 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$63 (28,009 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | C$350 (156,035 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$132 (59,069 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (6,768 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (10,400 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 49% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Ottawa (Canada) is 34% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$75 (33,532 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$51 (22,737 Franc) | 52,857 Franc | - 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (51,181 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$179 (79,810 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Ottawa (Canada) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,711 (11,924,570 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.54 (689 Franc) | 739 Franc | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$126 (56,260 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (10,135 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Ottawa (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (5,384 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$27 (12,086 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$83 (36,934 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (3,064 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.66 (2,527 Franc) | 3,348 Franc | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.64 (2,518 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.76 (1,233 Franc) | 1,128 Franc | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.28 (1,016 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$26 (11,413 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 36% | |||
Entertainment in Ottawa (Canada) is 36% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Ottawa | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$61 (27,250 Franc) | 18,375 Franc | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (13,248 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$285 (127,356 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$148 (66,105 Franc) | 31,018 Franc | + 113% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (6,394 Franc) | 5,655 Franc | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.78 (2,580 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$9 (3,818 Franc) | 1,711 Franc | + 123% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$582 (259,851 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.33 (148 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (30,046 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 (7,306 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 631% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 145 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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