A host of household debt and housing concerns have devalued the Canadian dollar by 3.0% since last year, relative to the U.S. dollar. Compared to the other 19 countries in this list, Canada is the picture of an average-priced summer vacation. Per-mile flights cost more in Canada, especially in the more northern regions, but the proximity to major domestic airports makes it the cheapest place to fly in total. The Great White North is in the middle quartile in nearly all other cost categories.
New York (JFK) — Ottawa (YOW)
$274.11*
Roundtrip, Economy, 1 passenger
Flight per 100/km:$38.71
DRINKS & DINING
$77.80
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$11.08
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$48.02
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
$6.65
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)
$4.43
Imported Beer (11.2 oz small bottle)
$4.80
Cappuccino (Regular)
$2.82
GROCERIES
$17.05
Milk(regular), (1 gallon)
$5.74
Loaf of Fresh White Bread(1 lb)
$1.85
Eggs(12)
$2.43
Local Cheese(1 lb)
$3.88
Apples(1 lb)
$1.30
Banana(1 lb)
$0.59
Oranges(1 lb)
$1.26
LOCAL TRANSIT
$4.52
One-way Ticket(Local Transport)
$2.33
Taxi 1 mile(Normal Tariff)
$2.19
RECREATION
$24.97
Tennis Court Rent(1 Hour on Weekend)
$15.37
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
$9.60
SHOPPING
$237.68
1 Pair of Jeans(Levis 501 Or Similar)
$43.85
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store(Zara, H&M, …)
$31.14
1 Pair of Nike running Shoes(Mid-Range)
$73.30
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes
$89.39
ACCOMMODATION AVERAGE
$117.05
Hotels
$149.09
Airbnb
$85.00
*Flight prices were calculated by applying dollar per 100/km figures provided byKiwi.com‘s flight price index to the mileage from New York City’s JFK airport to the stated country’s capital. Total prices are estimates and may not be reflective of current available ticket costs.