Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq)
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Food | + 19% | |||
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Food in Montreal (Canada) is 19% more expensive than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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Montreal | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (24,447 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (14,671 Dinar) | 15,000 Dinar | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (8,238 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.21 (3,094 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.46 (5,258 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 163% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.42 (5,222 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (9,386 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.13 (3,974 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.74 (2,644 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.28 (3,164 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (16,404 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.77 (2,672 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 78% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.76 (2,663 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 11% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 18% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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Montreal | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,557 (2,463,564 Dinar) | 2,000,000 Dinar | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,689 (1,627,197 Dinar) | 750,000 Dinar | + 117% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$109 (105,412 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,562 (1,504,312 Dinar) | 1,500,000 Dinar | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,133 (1,091,124 Dinar) | 1,000,000 Dinar | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$87 (83,811 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$50 (48,543 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$414 (398,631 Dinar) | 350,000 Dinar | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$166 (160,047 Dinar) | 200,000 Dinar | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (12,195 Dinar) | 12,000 Dinar | + 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 (23,942 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | - 76% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 45% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$76 (72,766 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 143% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$54 (52,369 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 65% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$124 (119,225 Dinar) | 120,000 Dinar | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$149 (144,000 Dinar) | 200,000 Dinar | - 28% | |
Transportation | + 114% | |||
Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 114% more expensive than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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Montreal | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,009 (31,799,173 Dinar) | 12,000,000 Dinar | + 165% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.67 (1,612 Dinar) | 450 Dinar | + 258% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$98 (94,467 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 215% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$32 (30,393 Dinar) | 59,653 Dinar | - 49% | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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Montreal | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (11,052 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (23,557 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 136% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$189 (182,430 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | + 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (6,777 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.79 (5,579 Dinar) | 12,500 Dinar | - 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (5,895 Dinar) | 7,000 Dinar | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$5.52 (5,317 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 254% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$4.08 (3,932 Dinar) | 9,000 Dinar | - 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (28,799 Dinar) | 15,000 Dinar | + 92% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 21% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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Montreal | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$66 (63,867 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$33 (31,585 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$212 (203,774 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 579% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$141 (135,860 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$19 (18,642 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 273% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.61 (5,408 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | + 116% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (7,999 Dinar) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$844 (813,036 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.48 (467 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$47 (45,039 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (14,621 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 42% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 320 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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