Purchasing Power Calculator

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

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

Required salary
$38,889
22% less expensive
than Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
$50,000
Ottawa
$38,889

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Monthly Cost Breakdown

How your expenses compare in both cities

Hong KongVSOttawa

Estimated Monthly Costs

Without rent

22% lower
Current city
Hong Kong
$350
/ month
Target city
Ottawa
$272
/ month
House Rent
Comparison
45%
Lower
Meal
Comparison
97%
Lower
Internet
Comparison
217%
Higher
Utilities
Comparison
33%
Higher

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$37,778
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Montreal
$36,111
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Toronto
$47,222
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.