Cost of living in Ottawa (Canada) is 15% more expensive than in Ithaca, New York (United States)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in Ottawa (Canada) is 11% more expensive than in Ithaca, New York (United States) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Ithaca, New York | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 ($14) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 ($8) | $7 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 ($5.67) | $4.02 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.17 ($2.36) | $0.76 | + 210% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.67 ($3.49) | $2.97 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.64 ($3.47) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7 ($5.59) | $9 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.66 ($4.22) | $3.13 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.91 ($2.17) | $1.56 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.66 ($1.99) | $2.17 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 ($12) | $15 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.72 ($2.03) | $2.10 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.20 ($1.64) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Ottawa (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Ithaca, New York (United States) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Ithaca, New York | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,360 ($1,763) | $1,962 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,690 ($1,262) | $1,224 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$250 ($187) | $131 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,948 ($1,455) | $1,451 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,376 ($1,027) | $916 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$113 ($85) | $78 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$58 ($44) | $58 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$349 ($261) | $349 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$131 ($98) | $133 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 ($9) | $13 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 ($17) | $24 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Ottawa (Canada) is 9% cheaper than in Ithaca, New York (United States) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Ithaca, New York | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$70 ($53) | $49 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$56 ($42) | $50 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$98 ($73) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$166 ($124) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Ottawa (Canada) is 86% more expensive than in Ithaca, New York (United States) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Ithaca, New York | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,692 ($19,931) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.85 ($1.39) | $0.70 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$125 ($93) | $34 | + 173% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 ($17) | $19 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Ottawa (Canada) is about the same as in Ithaca, New York (United States) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Ithaca, New York | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 ($8) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$27 ($20) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$83 ($62) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 ($5.31) | $8 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.66 ($4.23) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.63 ($4.20) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.65 ($1.98) | $2.36 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.92 ($2.18) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$23 ($17) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Ottawa (Canada) is about the same as in Ithaca, New York (United States) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Ithaca, New York | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$60 ($45) | $43 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 ($21) | $25 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$150 ($112) | $96 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$112 ($83) | $73 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 ($9) | $9 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.90 ($3.66) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($5.45) | $5.63 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$582 ($435) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.33 ($0.25) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 ($50) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 ($12) | $11 | + 8% | |
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TOTAL | + 15% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 180 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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