Cost of living in Ottawa (Canada) is 119% more expensive than in Trujillo (Peru)
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| Food | + 117% | |||
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| Food in Ottawa (Canada) is 117% more expensive than in Trujillo (Peru) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Trujillo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 (S/. 58) | S/. 19 | + 205% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (S/. 34) | S/. 18 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (S/. 23) | S/. 7 | + 245% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.72 (S/. 8) | S/. 5.15 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.35 (S/. 15) | S/. 8 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.11 (S/. 14) | S/. 3.14 | + 354% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (S/. 21) | S/. 13 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.42 (S/. 15) | S/. 4.77 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.70 (S/. 8) | S/. 3.02 | + 149% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.18 (S/. 9) | S/. 5.57 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (S/. 43) | S/. 45 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.58 (S/. 7) | S/. 7 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.04 (S/. 5.69) | S/. 2.48 | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Ottawa (Canada) is 175% more expensive than in Trujillo (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ottawa | Trujillo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,976 (S/. 5,522) | S/. 1,608 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,628 (S/. 4,549) | S/. 907 | + 401% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$231 (S/. 646) | S/. 180 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,867 (S/. 5,218) | S/. 1,570 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,376 (S/. 3,845) | S/. 890 | + 332% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$113 (S/. 317) | S/. 217 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$55 (S/. 154) | S/. 122 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$349 (S/. 975) | S/. 1,420 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$131 (S/. 366) | S/. 373 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (S/. 34) | S/. 31 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (S/. 67) | S/. 13 | + 426% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Ottawa (Canada) is 24% more expensive than in Trujillo (Peru) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Trujillo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$70 (S/. 197) | S/. 136 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$49 (S/. 136) | S/. 116 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$98 (S/. 274) | S/. 297 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$166 (S/. 463) | S/. 285 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in Ottawa (Canada) is 131% more expensive than in Trujillo (Peru) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Trujillo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,692 (S/. 74,594) | S/. 42,592 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.79 (S/. 5.00) | S/. 4.31 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$125 (S/. 349) | S/. 110 | + 218% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (S/. 63) | S/. 58 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Ottawa (Canada) is 92% more expensive than in Trujillo (Peru) | ||||
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| Ottawa | Trujillo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (S/. 31) | S/. 10 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$27 (S/. 76) | S/. 26 | + 190% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$83 (S/. 231) | S/. 106 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (S/. 20) | S/. 14 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.66 (S/. 16) | S/. 11 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.56 (S/. 16) | S/. 15 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.65 (S/. 7) | S/. 5.28 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.34 (S/. 7) | S/. 3.72 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (S/. 66) | S/. 22 | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Ottawa (Canada) is 78% more expensive than in Trujillo (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ottawa | Trujillo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$60 (S/. 168) | S/. 29 | + 477% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (S/. 79) | S/. 33 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$157 (S/. 437) | S/. 83 | + 425% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$124 (S/. 347) | S/. 79 | + 340% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (S/. 33) | S/. 18 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.95 (S/. 14) | S/. 12 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (S/. 20) | S/. 5.83 | + 250% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$582 (S/. 1,627) | S/. 2,152 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.33 (S/. 0.93) | S/. 0.86 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (S/. 188) | S/. 214 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 (S/. 46) | S/. 12 | + 270% | |
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TOTAL | + 119% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 196 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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