Purchasing Power Calculator

Find out exactly how much you need to earn in your new city to maintain your current lifestyle.

Brisbane
Ottawa
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Standard of Living
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To have the same lifestyle in Ottawa, you need:

Required salary
$48,611
3% less expensive
than Brisbane
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Brisbane
$50,000
Ottawa
$48,611

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Monthly Cost Breakdown

How your expenses compare in both cities

BrisbaneVSOttawa

Estimated Monthly Costs

Without rent

3% lower
Current city
Brisbane
$350
/ month
Target city
Ottawa
$340
/ month
House Rent
Comparison
10%
Higher
Meal
Comparison
99%
Lower
Internet
Comparison
36%
Higher
Utilities
Comparison
11%
Higher

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Calgary
$47,222
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Montreal
Montreal
$45,139
Equivalent in Montreal
Toronto
Toronto
$59,028
Equivalent in Toronto

This calculation is based on our aggregated cost of living indices. It estimates the net salary you would need in your destination to maintain the exact same purchasing power and lifestyle as your base city. Taxes and specific housing markets may vary.