Cost of living in Ottawa (Canada) is 45% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba)
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Ottawa (Canada) is 35% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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Ottawa | Manzanillo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 (16 CUC) | 23 CUC | - 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (9 CUC) | 10 CUC | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (5.69 CUC) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.13 (2.31 CUC) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.43 (4.00 CUC) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.07 (3.73 CUC) | 4.39 CUC | - 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (5.84 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.02 (3.70 CUC) | 1.69 CUC | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.47 (1.82 CUC) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.42 (2.52 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 87% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (13 CUC) | 13 CUC | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.75 (2.03 CUC) | 2.39 CUC | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.64 (1.94 CUC) | 1.00 CUC | + 94% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Ottawa (Canada) is 54% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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Ottawa | Manzanillo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,297 (1,692 CUC) | 2,000 CUC | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,664 (1,226 CUC) | 1,500 CUC | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$250 (184 CUC) | 681 CUC | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,838 (1,354 CUC) | 3,131 CUC | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,370 (1,009 CUC) | 2,215 CUC | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$113 (83 CUC) | 264 CUC | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$63 (46 CUC) | 221 CUC | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$350 (257 CUC) | 526 CUC | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$132 (97 CUC) | 80 CUC | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (11 CUC) | 8 CUC | + 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (17 CUC) | 14 CUC | + 25% | |
Clothes | - 55% | |||
Clothes in Ottawa (Canada) is 55% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$75 (55 CUC) | 186 CUC | - 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$51 (38 CUC) | 25 CUC | + 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (84 CUC) | 417 CUC | - 80% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$179 (132 CUC) | 354 CUC | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Ottawa (Canada) is 29% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,711 (19,676 CUC) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.54 (1.14 CUC) | 3.75 CUC | - 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$126 (93 CUC) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (17 CUC) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Ottawa (Canada) is 46% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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Ottawa | Manzanillo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (9 CUC) | 4.99 CUC | + 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$27 (20 CUC) | 9 CUC | + 122% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$83 (61 CUC) | 84 CUC | - 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (5.06 CUC) | 23 CUC | - 78% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.66 (4.17 CUC) | 14 CUC | - 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.64 (4.15 CUC) | 15 CUC | - 72% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.76 (2.03 CUC) | 4.99 CUC | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.28 (1.68 CUC) | 2.99 CUC | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$26 (19 CUC) | 52 CUC | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Ottawa (Canada) is 47% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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Ottawa | Manzanillo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$61 (45 CUC) | 108 CUC | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (22 CUC) | 92 CUC | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$285 (210 CUC) | 30 CUC | + 600% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$148 (109 CUC) | 65 CUC | + 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (11 CUC) | 10 CUC | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.78 (4.26 CUC) | 7 CUC | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$9 (6 CUC) | 12 CUC | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$582 (429 CUC) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.33 (0.24 CUC) | 1.00 CUC | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (50 CUC) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 (12 CUC) | 29 CUC | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 138 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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