Cost of living in Ottawa (Canada) is about the same as in Traverse City, Michigan (United States)
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| Food | - 14% | |||
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| Food in Ottawa (Canada) is 14% cheaper than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Traverse City, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 ($15) | $18 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 ($9) | $9 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 ($6) | $7 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.72 ($2.02) | $0.77 | + 161% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.35 ($3.98) | $2.55 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.11 ($3.80) | $3.94 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 ($5.66) | $5.30 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.42 ($4.03) | $3.30 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.70 ($2.00) | $1.75 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.18 ($2.37) | $6 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 ($12) | $15 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.58 ($1.91) | $2.21 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.04 ($1.51) | $2.40 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Ottawa (Canada) is 22% cheaper than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Traverse City, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,976 ($1,468) | $2,047 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,628 ($1,210) | $1,417 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$231 ($172) | $225 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,867 ($1,388) | $1,518 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,376 ($1,022) | $987 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$113 ($84) | $134 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$55 ($41) | $61 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$349 ($259) | $310 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$131 ($97) | $183 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 ($9) | $10 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 ($18) | $30 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Ottawa (Canada) is 18% cheaper than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Traverse City, Michigan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$70 ($52) | $53 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$49 ($36) | $49 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$98 ($73) | $91 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$166 ($123) | $132 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Ottawa (Canada) is 25% more expensive than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Traverse City, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,692 ($19,835) | $22,420 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.79 ($1.33) | $0.84 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$125 ($93) | $69 | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 ($17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Ottawa (Canada) is 12% more expensive than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Traverse City, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 ($8) | $5.35 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$27 ($20) | $3.00 | + 571% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$83 ($61) | $106 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 ($5.28) | $5.20 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.66 ($4.21) | $2.80 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.56 ($4.13) | $3.54 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.65 ($1.97) | $3.13 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.34 ($1.74) | $1.76 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 ($17) | $22 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Ottawa (Canada) is about the same as in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Traverse City, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$60 ($45) | $55 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 ($21) | $21 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$157 ($116) | $93 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$124 ($92) | $87 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 ($9) | $9 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.95 ($3.67) | $4.96 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($5.43) | $5.46 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$582 ($433) | - | - | |
| 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) | $40 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 ($12) | $8 | + 53% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 181 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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