Cost of living comparison
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Redwood City vs. Ottawa Cost of Living Summary
Redwood City is 77.4% more expensive than Ottawa.
- Restaurants
- pay 55.9% more in Redwood City
- Groceries
- pay 53.0% more in Redwood City
- Transportation
- pay 9.8% more in Redwood City
- Housing
- pay 95.1% more in Redwood City
- Childcare
- pay 3.1 times more in Redwood City
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 2.1 times more in Redwood City
- Clothing
- pay 1.6% more in Redwood City
Redwood City vs. Ottawa Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Redwood City instead of Ottawa, you would:
pay 55.9% more for restaurants
Ottawa | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $17.99 CA$25.53 | $30.00 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $11.01 CA$15.62 | $14.50 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.00 CA$2.84 | $3.30 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.56 CA$2.21 | $2.50 | |
Ottawa vs. Redwood City - Cost of restaurants
pay 53.0% more for groceries
Ottawa | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $2.73 CA$3.87 | $5.06 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $5.85 CA$8.30 | $8.45 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $8.65 CA$12.28 | $5.85 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $3.52 CA$4.99 | $8.00 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $5.74 CA$8.15 | $6.63 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.91 CA$2.71 | $3.22 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.60 CA$0.85 | $1.31 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.63 CA$2.31 | $2.37 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.67 CA$2.37 | $2.26 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.11 CA$1.57 | $1.67 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.46 CA$2.07 | $1.81 | |
Ottawa vs. Redwood City - Cost of groceries
pay 9.8% more for transportation
Ottawa | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $4.05 CA$5.75 | $4.75 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $97.12 CA$137.86 | $74.00 | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $24,444.83 CA$34,698.22 | $36,753.89 | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $14.82 CA$21.04 | $14.09 | |
Ottawa vs. Redwood City - Cost of transportation
pay 95.1% more for housing
Ottawa | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $49.93 CA$70.87 | $68.78 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,452.55 CA$2,061.83 | $4,250.00 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,228.71 CA$1,744.10 | $2,500.00 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $118.93 CA$168.81 | $174.09 | |
Ottawa vs. Redwood City - Cost of housing
pay 3.1 times more for childcare
Ottawa | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $788.18 CA$1,118.78 | $2,823.00 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $15,753.32 CA$22,361.05 | $42,000.00 | |
Ottawa vs. Redwood City - Cost of childcare
pay 2.1 times more for entertainment and sports
Ottawa | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $5.76 CA$8.17 | $8.00 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $3.74 CA$5.31 | $5.79 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $12.95 CA$18.38 | $10.45 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $44.60 CA$63.31 | $240.00 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $10.79 CA$15.32 | $17.00 | |
Ottawa vs. Redwood City - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 1.6% more for clothing
Ottawa | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $52.82 CA$74.98 | $56.67 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $38.91 CA$55.24 | $25.00 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $87.10 CA$123.63 | $95.00 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $92.91 CA$131.88 | $116.67 | |
Ottawa vs. Redwood City - Cost of clothing
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