Cost of living comparison
West New York is 9.6% more expensive than Ottawa.
- Restaurants
-
pay 10.6% less in West New York
- Groceries
-
pay 7.9% more in West New York
- Transportation
-
pay 19.3% more in West New York
- Housing
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pay 8.2% less in West New York
- Childcare
-
pay 31.4% more in West New York
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 16.1% more in West New York
- Clothing
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pay 11.2% more in West New York
The cost of childcare, transportation, entertainment and sports, clothing, and groceries in West New York are more expensive than in Ottawa. Expenses including restaurants and housing are lower in West New York.
If you lived in West New York instead of Ottawa, you would:
pay 10.6% less for restaurants
|
Ottawa
|
West New York
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.96
CA$25.91
|
$15.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.78
CA$15.54
|
$10.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.17
CA$3.13
|
$2.37
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.53
CA$2.21
|
$1.10
|
|
pay 7.9% more for groceries
|
Ottawa
|
West New York
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.65
CA$3.82
|
$4.08
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.28
CA$9.06
|
$3.31
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.92
CA$14.31
|
$4.19
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.31
CA$4.78
|
$3.46
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.89
CA$8.49
|
$5.00
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.93
CA$2.79
|
$2.45
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.64
CA$0.92
|
$0.69
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.44
CA$2.08
|
$2.25
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.69
CA$2.43
|
$2.47
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.20
CA$1.73
|
$1.14
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.31
CA$1.88
|
$1.53
|
|
pay 19.3% more for transportation
|
Ottawa
|
West New York
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.15
CA$5.99
|
$3.07
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$92.50
CA$133.42
|
$125.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,412.64
CA$35,209.35
|
$36,344.69
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$18.80
CA$27.11
|
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pay 8.2% less for housing
|
Ottawa
|
West New York
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$50.21
CA$72.42
|
$50.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,425.51
CA$2,055.96
|
$1,800.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,269.57
CA$1,831.04
|
?? | |
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$131.33
CA$189.42
|
$65.00
|
|
pay 31.4% more for childcare
|
Ottawa
|
West New York
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$999.72
CA$1,441.86
|
$1,750.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$19,936.07
CA$28,752.98
|
$17,500.00
|
|
pay 16.1% more for entertainment and sports
|
Ottawa
|
West New York
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.75
CA$8.29
|
$6.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.71
CA$5.35
|
$5.00
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.93
CA$18.65
|
$12.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$46.27
CA$66.73
|
$29.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.78
CA$15.54
|
$20.00
|
|
pay 11.2% more for clothing
|
Ottawa
|
West New York
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.20
CA$82.49
|
$50.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$44.39
CA$64.02
|
$80.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$97.78
CA$141.02
|
$86.67
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$110.86
CA$159.88
|
$98.00
|
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