Cost of living comparison
Ottawa is 23.0% more expensive than Prince George.
- Restaurants
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pay 24.5% more in Ottawa
- Groceries
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pay 18.9% more in Ottawa
- Transportation
-
pay 38.5% more in Ottawa
- Housing
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pay 24.3% more in Ottawa
- Childcare
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pay 39.1% more in Ottawa
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 6.2% more in Ottawa
- Clothing
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pay 9.8% more in Ottawa
The cost of childcare, transportation, restaurants, housing, groceries, and clothing in Ottawa are more expensive than in Prince George.
If you lived in Ottawa instead of Prince George, you would:
pay 24.5% more for restaurants
|
Prince George
|
Ottawa
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.37
CA$20.68
|
$17.96
CA$25.85
|
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.26
CA$11.88
|
$10.78
CA$15.51
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.18
CA$3.14
|
$2.17
CA$3.12
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.07
CA$1.54
|
$1.53
CA$2.20
|
|
pay 18.9% more for groceries
|
Prince George
|
Ottawa
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.33
CA$3.35
|
$2.65
CA$3.81
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.16
CA$3.10
|
$6.28
CA$9.04
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.09
CA$10.20
|
$9.92
CA$14.28
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.84
CA$6.96
|
$3.31
CA$4.77
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.60
CA$6.61
|
$5.89
CA$8.47
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.13
CA$3.07
|
$1.93
CA$2.78
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.56
CA$0.81
|
$0.64
CA$0.92
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.79
CA$2.58
|
$1.44
CA$2.08
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.41
CA$2.04
|
$1.69
CA$2.43
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.41
CA$2.04
|
$1.20
CA$1.73
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.68
CA$2.42
|
$1.31
CA$1.88
|
|
pay 38.5% more for transportation
|
Prince George
|
Ottawa
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.58
CA$6.59
|
$4.15
CA$5.97
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$43.11
CA$62.03
|
$92.50
CA$133.11
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$22,107.03
CA$31,810.90
|
$24,412.64
CA$35,128.57
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$18.80
CA$27.05
|
|
pay 24.3% more for housing
|
Prince George
|
Ottawa
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$56.58
CA$81.42
|
$50.21
CA$72.26
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$907.09
CA$1,305.25
|
$1,425.51
CA$2,051.24
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$862.18
CA$1,240.63
|
$1,269.57
CA$1,826.84
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$126.41
CA$181.90
|
$131.33
CA$188.98
|
|
pay 39.1% more for childcare
|
Prince George
|
Ottawa
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$718.48
CA$1,033.86
|
$999.72
CA$1,438.55
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$19,936.07
CA$28,687.01
|
|
pay 6.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
Prince George
|
Ottawa
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.75
CA$8.27
|
$5.75
CA$8.27
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.25
CA$4.67
|
$3.71
CA$5.34
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$14.37
CA$20.68
|
$12.93
CA$18.61
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$48.38
CA$69.61
|
$46.27
CA$66.58
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.62
CA$12.41
|
$10.78
CA$15.51
|
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pay 9.8% more for clothing
|
Prince George
|
Ottawa
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$64.50
CA$92.81
|
$57.20
CA$82.30
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$44.39
CA$63.87
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.27
CA$125.58
|
$97.78
CA$140.70
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$86.22
CA$124.06
|
$110.86
CA$159.52
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