Cost of living comparison
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Sutton Coldfield vs. Ottawa Cost of Living Summary
Sutton Coldfield is 22.3% more expensive than Ottawa.
- Restaurants
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pay 9.7% less in Sutton Coldfield
- Groceries
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pay 28.0% less in Sutton Coldfield
- Transportation
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pay 38.5% more in Sutton Coldfield
- Housing
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pay 41.2% more in Sutton Coldfield
- Childcare
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pay 60.7% more in Sutton Coldfield
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 32.4% more in Sutton Coldfield
- Clothing
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pay 21.0% more in Sutton Coldfield
The cost of childcare, housing, transportation, entertainment and sports, and clothing in Sutton Coldfield are more expensive than in Ottawa. Expenses including groceries and restaurants are lower in Sutton Coldfield.
Sutton Coldfield vs. Ottawa Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Sutton Coldfield instead of Ottawa, you would:
pay 9.7% less for restaurants
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Ottawa
|
Sutton Coldfield
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.99
CA$24.87
|
$20.03
£15.02
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.01
CA$15.22
|
$10.14
£7.60
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.00
CA$2.77
|
$1.74
£1.30
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.56
CA$2.15
|
$1.11
£0.83
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pay 28.0% less for groceries
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Ottawa
|
Sutton Coldfield
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.73
CA$3.77
|
$1.41
£1.06
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.85
CA$8.09
|
$4.07
£3.05
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.65
CA$11.97
|
$6.19
£4.64
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.52
CA$4.86
|
$3.61
£2.70
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.74
CA$7.94
|
$3.68
£2.76
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.91
CA$2.64
|
$1.10
£0.82
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.60
CA$0.83
|
$0.68
£0.51
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.63
CA$2.25
|
$1.13
£0.85
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.67
CA$2.30
|
$1.29
£0.97
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.11
CA$1.53
|
$0.76
£0.57
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.46
CA$2.02
|
$0.69
£0.52
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pay 38.5% more for transportation
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Ottawa
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Sutton Coldfield
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.05
CA$5.60
|
$7.18
£5.38
|
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$97.12
CA$134.31
|
$106.83
£80.09
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,444.83
CA$33,803.54
|
$37,772.71
£28,315.37
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.82
CA$20.49
|
$16.66
£12.49
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pay 41.2% more for housing
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Ottawa
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Sutton Coldfield
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$49.93
CA$69.04
|
$36.50
£27.36
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,452.55
CA$2,008.67
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,228.71
CA$1,699.13
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$118.93
CA$164.46
|
$248.92
£186.60
|
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pay 60.7% more for childcare
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Ottawa
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Sutton Coldfield
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$788.18
CA$1,089.93
|
$1,586.36
£1,189.18
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,753.32
CA$21,784.48
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$18,918.63
£14,181.88
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pay 32.4% more for entertainment and sports
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Ottawa
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Sutton Coldfield
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| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.76
CA$7.96
|
$6.01
£4.50
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.74
CA$5.18
|
$4.57
£3.43
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.95
CA$17.91
|
$20.03
£15.02
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$44.60
CA$61.68
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.79
CA$14.92
|
$16.03
£12.01
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pay 21.0% more for clothing
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Ottawa
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Sutton Coldfield
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$52.82
CA$73.05
|
$97.58
£73.15
|
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|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$38.91
CA$53.81
|
$40.06
£30.03
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.10
CA$120.44
|
$80.13
£60.06
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$92.91
CA$128.48
|
$96.82
£72.58
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