Cost of living in Dearborn Heights is 20% lower than in Ottawa (without rent).
Rent in Dearborn Heights is 11% cheaper than in Ottawa.
Cost of living including rent in Dearborn Heights is 15% lower than in Ottawa.
Food in Dearborn Heights is 10% cheaper than in Ottawa.
Transport in Dearborn Heights is 74% cheaper than in Ottawa.
| Dearborn Heights | Ottawa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Dearborn Heights | Ottawa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.1 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 58.4 $ | 74.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.41 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.13 $ | 5.89 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.88 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.38 $ | 2.31 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.03 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.05 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.77 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.51 $ | 4.41 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.5 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.94 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.72 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.93 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.05 $ | 13.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.3 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45.2 $ | 94.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.9 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.6 $ | 18.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 104 $ | 63.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.11 $ | 4.37 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.69 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.94 $ | 1.54 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
95.7 $ | 113 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
149 $ | 173 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
57.9 $ | 53.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 979 $ | 1,129 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,874 $ | 1,732 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,207 $ | 1,288 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,119 $ | 2,131 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,576 $ | 5,242 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,925 $ | 4,784 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,209 $ | 3,150 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.39 % | 6.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.9 $ | 44.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.3 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Haircut | 18.1 $ | 15.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85 $ | 105 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.4 $ | 59 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 907 $ | 1,037 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,991 $ | 20,100 $ |