Cost of living in Ottawa (Canada) is 12% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada)
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| Food in Ottawa (Canada) is 9% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa (Canada) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| C$23 | C$14 | 66% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| C$12 | C$11 | 14% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| C$6 | C$7 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| C$3.16 | C$1.62 | 95% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| C$3.43 | C$3.49 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| C$3.70 | C$4.97 | 26% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| C$11 | C$9 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| C$3.46 | C$4.51 | 23% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| C$2.12 | C$2.34 | 9% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| C$2.67 | C$3.81 | 30% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| C$17 | C$20 | 15% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| C$2.36 | C$2.15 | 9% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| C$2.13 | C$1.92 | 11% |
| Housing in Ottawa (Canada) is 22% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
| Ottawa (Canada) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$2,311 | C$1,596 | 45% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| C$1,734 | C$1,275 | 36% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| C$157 | C$235 | 33% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$1,723 | C$1,145 | 50% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| C$1,206 | C$865 | 39% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| C$114 | C$85 | 34% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| C$48 | C$64 | 25% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| C$453 | C$471 | 4% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$144 | C$125 | 15% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| C$8 | C$13 | 35% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| C$26 | C$19 | 35% |
| Clothes in Ottawa (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
| Ottawa (Canada) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| C$78 | C$60 | 30% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| C$48 | C$49 | 1% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$99 | C$119 | 16% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| C$167 | C$137 | 22% |
| Transportation in Ottawa (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
| Ottawa (Canada) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| C$25,471 | C$28,671 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| C$1.11 | C$1.03 | 8% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| C$122 | C$101 | 20% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| C$21 | C$16 | 28% |
| Personal Care in Ottawa (Canada) is 9% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
| Ottawa (Canada) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$10 | C$9 | 9% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| C$24 | C$25 | 5% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| C$77 | C$115 | 32% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| C$7 | C$9 | 17% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| C$5.48 | C$4.83 | 13% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| C$5.26 | C$4.54 | 16% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| C$2.46 | C$2.92 | 16% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| C$2.67 | C$2.26 | 18% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| C$23 | C$25 | 9% |
| Entertainment in Ottawa (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
| Ottawa (Canada) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| C$55 | C$51 | 8% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| C$27 | C$25 | 8% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| C$156 | C$153 | 2% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| C$118 | C$94 | 25% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| C$12 | C$9 | 31% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| C$4.88 | C$4.68 | 4% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| C$7 | C$5.95 | 20% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| C$621 | C$560 | 11% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| C$0.35 | C$0.43 | 19% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| C$61 | C$57 | 7% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| C$15 | C$15 | 0% |
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For example, you would need at least C$5,048 in Ottawa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$4,500 in Winnipeg.