Cost of living in Ottawa
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and more.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$20.55
CA$28.38
|
$14.68
-
$36.69
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.82
CA$14.95
|
$9.17
-
$11.01
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.40
CA$3.32
|
$1.83
-
$7.34
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.63
CA$2.25
|
$1.47
-
$2.79
|
Ottawa - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.80
CA$3.87
|
$1.47
-
$4.84
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.33
CA$10.12
|
$2.94
-
$13.94
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.50
CA$11.75
|
$4.17
-
$16.36
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.17
CA$4.38
|
$2.49
-
$4.40
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.57
CA$7.70
|
$3.00
-
$8.32
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.90
CA$2.63
|
$0.67
-
$2.66
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.59
CA$0.81
|
$0.33
-
$1.66
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.38
CA$1.91
|
$0.67
-
$2.26
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.80
CA$2.48
|
$0.67
-
$2.66
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.25
CA$1.73
|
$0.37
-
$2.00
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.27
CA$1.75
|
$0.50
-
$1.99
|
Ottawa - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.21
CA$5.81
|
$3.88
-
$4.58
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$94.40
CA$130.39
|
$88.07
-
$121.09
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,936.06
CA$34,442.93
|
$19,814.99
-
$28,107.93
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$19.29
CA$26.64
|
$14.66
-
$24.22
|
Ottawa - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$53.74
CA$74.23
|
$40.36
-
$73.39
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,428.79
CA$1,973.52
|
$1,321.00
-
$1,614.55
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,314.00
CA$1,814.96
|
$1,174.22
-
$1,467.78
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$137.00
CA$189.23
|
$91.74
-
$202.04
|
Ottawa - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,043.17
CA$1,440.88
|
$733.89
-
$1,467.78
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$20,975.09
CA$28,971.84
|
$14,677.77
-
$24,218.32
|
Ottawa - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.87
CA$8.11
|
$3.67
-
$7.34
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.87
CA$5.34
|
$2.20
-
$5.50
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.48
CA$17.23
|
$11.01
-
$14.68
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$48.45
CA$66.92
|
$14.68
-
$91.74
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.01
CA$15.21
|
$8.81
-
$16.15
|
Ottawa - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$60.17
CA$83.11
|
$22.02
-
$93.94
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$48.38
CA$66.82
|
$25.69
-
$80.73
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$104.51
CA$144.35
|
$51.37
-
$146.78
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$113.29
CA$156.48
|
$73.39
-
$183.47
|
Ottawa - Cost of clothing
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