Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 18% cheaper than in Kayes (Republic of the Congo)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Kayes or in Montreal? You can help!
Improve the prices for Kayes! Improve the prices for Montreal!
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.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
Food | + 1% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Montreal | Kayes | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (11,318 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (6,792 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (3,814 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.21 (1,432 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.46 (2,434 Franc) | 2,400 Franc | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.42 (2,418 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | + 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (4,345 Franc) | 4,000 Franc | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.13 (1,840 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.74 (1,224 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.28 (1,465 Franc) | 500 Franc | + 193% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (7,594 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 117% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.77 (1,237 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.76 (1,233 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | - 51% | |
Housing | - 16% | |||
Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 16% cheaper than in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Montreal | Kayes | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,557 (1,140,511 Franc) | 300,000 Franc | + 280% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,689 (753,314 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | + 402% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$109 (48,801 Franc) | 80,000 Franc | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,562 (696,424 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,133 (505,138 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$87 (38,800 Franc) | 25,000 Franc | + 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$50 (22,473 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 125% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$414 (184,547 Franc) | 100,000 Franc | + 85% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$166 (74,094 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (5,646 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | + 88% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 (11,084 Franc) | 80,000 Franc | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 49% cheaper than in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Montreal | Kayes | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$76 (33,687 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | + 125% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$54 (24,244 Franc) | 75,000 Franc | - 68% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$124 (55,195 Franc) | 75,000 Franc | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$149 (66,665 Franc) | 75,000 Franc | - 11% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Montreal | Kayes | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,009 (14,721,486 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.67 (746 Franc) | 545 Franc | + 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$98 (43,734 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$32 (14,070 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Montreal | Kayes | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (5,117 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (10,906 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$189 (84,456 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (3,137 Franc) | 25,000 Franc | - 87% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.79 (2,583 Franc) | 3,125 Franc | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (2,729 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$5.52 (2,462 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$4.08 (1,820 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (13,333 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 33% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 43% cheaper than in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Montreal | Kayes | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$66 (29,567 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 491% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$33 (14,622 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 192% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$212 (94,337 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$141 (62,896 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$19 (8,630 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.61 (2,504 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (3,703 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 270% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$844 (376,396 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.48 (216 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$47 (20,851 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (6,769 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |
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.
Exchange rate:
445.983
XAF
/
CAD
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Dubai is 39% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Abu Dhabi is 17% cheaper than in Dubai
- Cost of living in New York City is 95% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in London is 48% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 59% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Singapore is 22% more expensive than in Hong Kong
- Cost of living in San Carlos de Bariloche is 70% cheaper than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in New York City is 216% more expensive than in Guayaquil
- Cost of living in Tallinn is 29% cheaper than in Helsinki
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 987,000 Franc in Kayes you would need to make just about 805,790 Franc (C$1,807) in Montreal.
Do you live in Kayes? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Chicago, Illinois (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lugano (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Pula (Croatia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cabinda (Angola)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Berbérati (Central African Republic)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Toronto (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tampa, Florida (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States)
Prices recently added
- Public transport in Barcelona, Spain costs €21 (1 minute ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Maputo costs 750 MT (12 minutes ago)
- 1 kg of tomatoes in London costs £2.29 (about 3 hours ago)
- 1 liter of whole fat milk in Hyderabad, India costs ₨65 (about 7 hours ago)
- Basic dinner out in neighborhood pub, dinner for two in Sydney costs AU$100 (about 7 hours ago)
- 2 liters of coca-cola in Dublin costs €4.00 (about 7 hours ago)