Cost of living in Ottawa (Canada) is 29% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
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| Food in Ottawa (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$27 ($19) | $18 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 ($11) | $8 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 ($7) | $6 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.29 ($2.34) | $1.41 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.38 ($3.83) | $6 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$6 ($4.35) | $5.89 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$13 ($9) | $9 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.65 ($4.02) | $4.22 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.02 ($2.86) | $2.43 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.66 ($2.60) | $2.59 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 ($15) | $15 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.41 ($2.43) | $3.11 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.86 ($2.75) | $3.80 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Ottawa (Canada) is 42% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,111 ($2,213) | $3,650 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,424 ($1,725) | $2,982 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$284 ($202) | $204 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,953 ($1,389) | $2,871 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,493 ($1,062) | $2,236 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$135 ($96) | $107 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$72 ($51) | $71 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$344 ($245) | $310 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$186 ($132) | $101 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$16 ($11) | $10 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 ($18) | $37 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Ottawa (Canada) is about the same as in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$81 ($58) | $63 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$75 ($53) | $49 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$145 ($103) | $124 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$169 ($120) | $131 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Ottawa (Canada) is 33% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,828 ($21,928) | $24,119 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.47 ($1.04) | $1.41 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$130 ($92) | $143 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 ($17) | $30 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Ottawa (Canada) is 43% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 ($9) | $13 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$27 ($19) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$84 ($60) | $180 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 ($4.88) | $8 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.66 ($4.03) | $4.19 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.87 ($4.18) | $5.99 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.76 ($1.96) | $4.98 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.08 ($1.48) | $1.50 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$26 ($19) | $26 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Ottawa (Canada) is 12% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$62 ($44) | $55 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 ($22) | $27 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$260 ($185) | $240 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$126 ($90) | $109 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 ($10) | $15 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.37 ($3.82) | $4.66 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$9 ($6) | $7 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$582 ($414) | $353 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.33 ($0.24) | $0.16 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 ($45) | $88 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 ($13) | $12 | + 5% | |
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TOTAL | - 29% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 329 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2024.
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