Cost of living in Ottawa (Canada) is 41% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 22% | |||
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| Food in Ottawa (Canada) is 22% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Ottawa | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$27 ($20) | $22 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 ($11) | $14 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 ($6) | $7 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.08 ($2.27) | $1.53 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.08 ($3.74) | $5.71 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$6 ($4.52) | $6 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$12 ($9) | $9 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$6 ($4.46) | $4.12 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.66 ($2.69) | $2.25 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.42 ($2.52) | $5.05 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 ($15) | $22 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.95 ($2.17) | $3.02 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.64 ($2.68) | $4.19 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Ottawa (Canada) is 51% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Ottawa | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,108 ($2,289) | $5,473 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,482 ($1,828) | $3,711 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$280 ($206) | $249 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,049 ($1,509) | $3,966 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,719 ($1,266) | $2,620 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$116 ($85) | $130 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$73 ($54) | $67 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$348 ($257) | $347 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$161 ($119) | $149 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$16 ($12) | $18 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$31 ($23) | $32 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Ottawa (Canada) is 30% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Ottawa | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$81 ($60) | $66 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$65 ($48) | $76 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$145 ($107) | $126 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$161 ($119) | $189 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Ottawa (Canada) is 35% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Ottawa | New York City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$31,225 ($22,997) | $36,766 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.50 ($1.11) | $1.07 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$129 ($95) | $146 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 ($17) | $36 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Ottawa (Canada) is 45% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Ottawa | New York City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 ($9) | $9 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$27 ($20) | $23 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$84 ($62) | $156 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 ($5.06) | $10 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.66 ($4.17) | $5.45 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.87 ($4.32) | $10 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.76 ($2.03) | $8 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.08 ($1.53) | $2.36 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$26 ($19) | $32 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Ottawa (Canada) is 51% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Ottawa | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$62 ($46) | $73 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 ($22) | $38 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$260 ($191) | $433 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$126 ($93) | $143 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 ($11) | $23 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.37 ($3.96) | $7 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$9 ($6) | $12 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$582 ($429) | $642 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.33 ($0.24) | $0.72 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 ($47) | $180 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 ($13) | $17 | - 22% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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