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

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

Required salary
$77,778
56% more expensive
than São Paulo
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São Paulo
$50,000
Ottawa
$77,778

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Monthly Cost Breakdown

How your expenses compare in both cities

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Estimated Monthly Costs

Without rent

55% higher
Current city
São Paulo
$350
/ month
Target city
Ottawa
$544
/ month
House Rent
Comparison
37%
Lower
Meal
Comparison
44%
Lower
Internet
Comparison
11%
Lower
Utilities
Comparison
54%
Lower

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$54,167
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$70,833
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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.