Cost of living comparison
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Ottawa vs. Ascoli Piceno Cost of Living Summary
Ottawa is 16.1% more expensive than Ascoli Piceno.
- Restaurants
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pay 6.6% less in Ottawa
- Groceries
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pay 14.2% more in Ottawa
- Transportation
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pay 37.4% less in Ottawa
- Housing
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pay 91.7% more in Ottawa
- Childcare
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pay 9.1% less in Ottawa
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 41.4% more in Ottawa
- Clothing
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pay 18.4% more in Ottawa
The cost of housing, entertainment and sports, clothing, and groceries in Ottawa are more expensive than in Ascoli Piceno. Expenses including transportation, childcare, and restaurants are lower in Ottawa. Notably, housing is significantly more expensive in Ottawa.
Ottawa vs. Ascoli Piceno Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Ottawa instead of Ascoli Piceno, you would:
pay 6.6% less for restaurants
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Ascoli Piceno
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Ottawa
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$20.44
€17.63
|
$17.99
CA$25.16
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.26
€10.58
|
$11.01
CA$15.40
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.51
€2.17
|
$2.00
CA$2.80
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.34
€1.16
|
$1.56
CA$2.18
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pay 14.2% more for groceries
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Ascoli Piceno
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Ottawa
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.43
€2.09
|
$2.73
CA$3.82
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$11.97
€10.32
|
$5.85
CA$8.18
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.70
€5.78
|
$8.65
CA$12.10
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.83
€4.16
|
$3.52
CA$4.92
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.28
€4.55
|
$5.74
CA$8.03
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.06
€0.91
|
$1.91
CA$2.67
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.93
€0.80
|
$0.60
CA$0.84
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.50
€1.29
|
$1.63
CA$2.28
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.46
€1.26
|
$1.67
CA$2.33
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.82
€0.71
|
$1.11
CA$1.55
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.80
€0.69
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$1.46
CA$2.04
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pay 37.4% less for transportation
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Ascoli Piceno
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Ottawa
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.87
€6.79
|
$4.05
CA$5.66
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$97.12
CA$135.85
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,119.71
€27,697.70
|
$24,444.83
CA$34,192.21
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$24.53
€21.15
|
$14.82
CA$20.73
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pay 91.7% more for housing
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Ascoli Piceno
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Ottawa
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$29.20
€25.18
|
$49.93
CA$69.84
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$642.39
€553.95
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$1,452.55
CA$2,031.76
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$408.80
€352.52
|
$1,228.71
CA$1,718.66
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$172.27
€148.55
|
$118.93
CA$166.35
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pay 9.1% less for childcare
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Ascoli Piceno
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Ottawa
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$770.87
€664.74
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$788.18
CA$1,102.46
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$19,791.58
€17,066.82
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$15,753.32
CA$22,034.96
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pay 41.4% more for entertainment and sports
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Ascoli Piceno
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Ottawa
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.67
€4.03
|
$5.76
CA$8.05
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.75
€1.51
|
$3.74
CA$5.24
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$6.77
€5.84
|
$12.95
CA$18.11
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$58.40
€50.36
|
$44.60
CA$62.39
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.51
€9.06
|
$10.79
CA$15.09
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pay 18.4% more for clothing
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Ascoli Piceno
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Ottawa
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$96.36
€83.09
|
$52.82
CA$73.89
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$17.52
€15.11
|
$38.91
CA$54.43
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$70.08
€60.43
|
$87.10
CA$121.83
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$128.48
€110.79
|
$92.91
CA$129.96
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