Cost of living in Ottawa, Canada vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ottawa (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (R$ 95) | R$ 35 | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (R$ 51) | R$ 20 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 (R$ 27) | R$ 30 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.16 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.00 | + 229% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.43 (R$ 14) | R$ 24 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.70 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (R$ 47) | R$ 30 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.46 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.12 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.67 (R$ 11) | R$ 60 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (R$ 70) | R$ 120 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.36 (R$ 10) | R$ 6.00 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.13 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.00 | + 196% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Ottawa (Canada) is 26% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,311 (R$ 9,621) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,734 (R$ 7,216) | R$ 1,450 | + 398% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$157 (R$ 654) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,723 (R$ 7,174) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,206 (R$ 5,019) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$114 (R$ 475) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$48 (R$ 202) | R$ 70 | + 188% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$453 (R$ 1,887) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$144 (R$ 598) | R$ 300 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$8 (R$ 35) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 (R$ 110) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Ottawa (Canada) is 108% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$78 (R$ 326) | R$ 80 | + 308% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$48 (R$ 202) | R$ 60 | + 236% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$99 (R$ 414) | R$ 500 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$167 (R$ 695) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Ottawa (Canada) is 113% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,471 (R$ 106,021) | R$ 15,000 | + 607% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.11 (R$ 4.62) | R$ 4.46 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$122 (R$ 506) | R$ 227 | + 122% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 (R$ 87) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Ottawa (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (R$ 42) | R$ 20 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (R$ 98) | R$ 50 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$77 (R$ 322) | R$ 300 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (R$ 30) | R$ 20 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.48 (R$ 23) | R$ 27 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.26 (R$ 22) | R$ 36 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.46 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.67 (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$23 (R$ 95) | R$ 60 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Ottawa (Canada) is 64% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (R$ 227) | R$ 200 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (R$ 113) | R$ 80 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$156 (R$ 651) | R$ 300 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$118 (R$ 490) | R$ 80 | + 512% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (R$ 49) | R$ 80 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.88 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (R$ 30) | R$ 5.00 | + 497% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$621 (R$ 2,584) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.35 (R$ 1.44) | R$ 0.50 | + 189% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$61 (R$ 255) | R$ 300 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (R$ 63) | R$ 5.00 | + 1154% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 393 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ottawa (Canada) is 42% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 45,562 (C$10,946) in Ottawa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 32,000 in Paulinia.
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