Cost of living comparison
compared to
Hervey Bay vs. Ottawa Cost of Living Summary
Hervey Bay is 11.4% more expensive than Ottawa.
- Restaurants
-
pay 12.3% more in Hervey Bay
- Groceries
-
pay 16.5% less in Hervey Bay
- Transportation
-
pay 18.8% more in Hervey Bay
- Housing
-
pay 12.1% less in Hervey Bay
- Childcare
-
pay 48.0% more in Hervey Bay
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 41.6% more in Hervey Bay
- Clothing
-
pay 12.6% less in Hervey Bay
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, transportation, and restaurants in Hervey Bay are more expensive than in Ottawa. Expenses including groceries, clothing, and housing are lower in Hervey Bay.
Hervey Bay vs. Ottawa Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Hervey Bay instead of Ottawa, you would:
pay 12.3% more for restaurants
|
Ottawa
|
Hervey Bay
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.99
CA$24.78
|
$16.35
A$24.59
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.01
CA$15.17
|
$9.99
A$15.02
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.00
CA$2.76
|
$2.66
A$4.00
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.56
CA$2.15
|
$2.10
A$3.16
|
|
Ottawa vs. Hervey Bay - Cost of restaurants
pay 16.5% less for groceries
|
Ottawa
|
Hervey Bay
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.73
CA$3.76
|
$1.08
A$1.62
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.85
CA$8.06
|
$4.44
A$6.68
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.65
CA$11.92
|
$5.66
A$8.51
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.52
CA$4.85
|
$3.14
A$4.72
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.74
CA$7.91
|
$2.67
A$4.01
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.91
CA$2.63
|
$1.54
A$2.32
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.60
CA$0.83
|
$1.04
A$1.56
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.63
CA$2.25
|
$1.29
A$1.94
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.67
CA$2.30
|
$2.12
A$3.19
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.11
CA$1.52
|
$0.89
A$1.34
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.46
CA$2.01
|
$0.89
A$1.34
|
|
Ottawa vs. Hervey Bay - Cost of groceries
pay 18.8% more for transportation
|
Ottawa
|
Hervey Bay
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.05
CA$5.58
|
$4.62
A$6.94
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$97.12
CA$133.83
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,444.83
CA$33,683.76
|
$29,060.36
A$43,686.64
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.82
CA$20.42
|
$18.32
A$27.54
|
|
Ottawa vs. Hervey Bay - Cost of transportation
pay 12.1% less for housing
|
Ottawa
|
Hervey Bay
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$49.93
CA$68.80
|
$53.35
A$80.20
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,452.55
CA$2,001.55
|
$1,046.68
A$1,573.48
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,228.71
CA$1,693.10
|
$981.26
A$1,475.14
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$118.93
CA$163.88
|
$110.50
A$166.11
|
|
Ottawa vs. Hervey Bay - Cost of housing
pay 48.0% more for childcare
|
Ottawa
|
Hervey Bay
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$788.18
CA$1,086.07
|
$1,789.27
A$2,689.83
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,753.32
CA$21,707.29
|
$10,865.50
A$16,334.18
|
|
Ottawa vs. Hervey Bay - Cost of childcare
pay 41.6% more for entertainment and sports
|
Ottawa
|
Hervey Bay
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.76
CA$7.93
|
$5.56
A$8.36
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.74
CA$5.16
|
$3.60
A$5.41
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.95
CA$17.84
|
$32.71
A$49.17
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$44.60
CA$61.46
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.79
CA$14.87
|
$13.08
A$19.67
|
|
Ottawa vs. Hervey Bay - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 12.6% less for clothing
|
Ottawa
|
Hervey Bay
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$52.82
CA$72.79
|
$58.88
A$88.51
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$38.91
CA$53.62
|
$41.64
A$62.60
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.10
CA$120.02
|
$58.88
A$88.51
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$92.91
CA$128.02
|
$58.88
A$88.51
|
|
Ottawa vs. Hervey Bay - Cost of clothing
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