Cost of living in Ottawa (Canada) is 40% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | + 32% | |||
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Food in Ottawa (Canada) is 32% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Ottawa | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 (246 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | + 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (146 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (88 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | + 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.13 (36 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.43 (62 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 147% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.07 (58 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | + 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (91 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.02 (57 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.47 (28 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.42 (39 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (203 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.75 (31 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | - 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.64 (30 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | + 31% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Ottawa (Canada) is about the same as in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Ottawa | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,297 (26,243 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,664 (19,012 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | + 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$250 (2,859 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,838 (21,000 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,370 (15,648 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$113 (1,292 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$63 (717 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | C$350 (3,993 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$132 (1,512 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (173 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (266 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | + 140% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Ottawa (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Ottawa | Malé | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$75 (858 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$51 (582 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (1,310 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$179 (2,042 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 78% | |
Transportation | + 85% | |||
Transportation in Ottawa (Canada) is 85% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Ottawa | Malé | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,711 (305,169 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.54 (18 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$126 (1,440 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | + 204% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (259 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | + 26% | |
Personal Care | + 55% | |||
Personal Care in Ottawa (Canada) is 55% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Ottawa | Malé | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (138 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 94% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$27 (309 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | + 94% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$83 (945 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 173% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (78 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.66 (65 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.64 (64 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.76 (32 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.28 (26 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$26 (292 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 249% | |
Entertainment | + 61% | |||
Entertainment in Ottawa (Canada) is 61% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Ottawa | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$61 (697 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 131% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (339 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$285 (3,259 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$148 (1,692 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 245% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (164 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.78 (66 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$9 (98 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$582 (6,650 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.33 (3.79 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 166% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (769 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 (187 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | + 114% | |
TOTAL | + 40% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 150 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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