Cost of living in Ottawa (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho)
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Ottawa (Canada) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Ottawa | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 (300 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (178 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (107 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.13 (44 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.43 (76 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.07 (71 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (110 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.02 (70 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.47 (34 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.42 (48 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (248 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.75 (38 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 95% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.64 (37 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Ottawa (Canada) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Ottawa | Maseru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,297 (31,965 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,664 (23,157 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$250 (3,483 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,838 (25,579 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,370 (19,060 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$113 (1,574 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$63 (873 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | C$350 (4,864 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$132 (1,841 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (211 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (324 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Ottawa (Canada) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Ottawa | Maseru | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$75 (1,045 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$51 (709 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (1,595 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$179 (2,488 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Ottawa (Canada) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Ottawa | Maseru | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,711 (371,706 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.54 (21 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$126 (1,754 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (316 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Ottawa (Canada) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Ottawa | Maseru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (168 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$27 (377 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$83 (1,151 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (96 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.66 (79 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.64 (78 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.76 (38 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.28 (32 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$26 (356 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Ottawa (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Ottawa | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$61 (849 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (413 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$285 (3,970 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$148 (2,061 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (199 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.78 (80 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$9 (119 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$582 (8,100 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.33 (4.61 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (937 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 98% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 (228 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 5% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 139 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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