Cost of living comparison
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West New York vs. Ottawa Cost of Living Summary
West New York is 19.6% more expensive than Ottawa.
- Restaurants
-
pay 0.9% less in West New York
- Groceries
-
pay 13.1% more in West New York
- Transportation
-
pay 22.6% more in West New York
- Housing
-
pay 1.5% less in West New York
- Childcare
-
pay 61.8% more in West New York
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 16.1% more in West New York
- Clothing
-
pay 26.3% more in West New York
The cost of childcare, clothing, transportation, entertainment and sports, and groceries in West New York are more expensive than in Ottawa. Expenses including housing and restaurants are lower in West New York.
West New York vs. Ottawa Cost Breakdown
If you lived in West New York instead of Ottawa, you would:
pay 0.9% less for restaurants
|
Ottawa
|
West New York
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.99
CA$24.78
|
$18.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.01
CA$15.17
|
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.00
CA$2.76
|
$2.33
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.56
CA$2.15
|
$1.10
|
|
Ottawa vs. West New York - Cost of restaurants
pay 13.1% more for groceries
|
Ottawa
|
West New York
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.73
CA$3.76
|
$4.25
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.85
CA$8.06
|
$6.98
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.65
CA$11.92
|
$4.90
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.52
CA$4.85
|
$5.00
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.74
CA$7.91
|
$4.66
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.91
CA$2.63
|
$2.75
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.60
CA$0.83
|
$0.69
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.63
CA$2.25
|
$1.94
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.67
CA$2.30
|
$1.76
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.11
CA$1.52
|
$1.39
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.46
CA$2.01
|
$1.18
|
|
Ottawa vs. West New York - Cost of groceries
pay 22.6% more for transportation
|
Ottawa
|
West New York
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.05
CA$5.58
|
$3.05
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$97.12
CA$133.83
|
$125.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,444.83
CA$33,683.76
|
$36,344.69
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.82
CA$20.42
|
$20.40
|
|
Ottawa vs. West New York - Cost of transportation
pay 1.5% less for housing
|
Ottawa
|
West New York
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$49.93
CA$68.80
|
$58.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,452.55
CA$2,001.55
|
$1,800.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,228.71
CA$1,693.10
|
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|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$118.93
CA$163.88
|
$65.00
|
|
Ottawa vs. West New York - Cost of housing
pay 61.8% more for childcare
|
Ottawa
|
West New York
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$788.18
CA$1,086.07
|
$1,750.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,753.32
CA$21,707.29
|
$16,000.00
|
|
Ottawa vs. West New York - Cost of childcare
pay 16.1% more for entertainment and sports
|
Ottawa
|
West New York
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.76
CA$7.93
|
$6.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.74
CA$5.16
|
$5.00
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.95
CA$17.84
|
$12.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$44.60
CA$61.46
|
$29.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.79
CA$14.87
|
$20.00
|
|
Ottawa vs. West New York - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 26.3% more for clothing
|
Ottawa
|
West New York
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$52.82
CA$72.79
|
$50.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$38.91
CA$53.62
|
$80.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.10
CA$120.02
|
$86.67
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$92.91
CA$128.02
|
$98.00
|
|
Ottawa vs. West New York - Cost of clothing
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