Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 110% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 112% | |||
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| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 112% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Montreal | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 (39 BYN) | 19 BYN | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (25 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (15 BYN) | 5.83 BYN | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.98 (5.48 BYN) | 2.47 BYN | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.38 (10 BYN) | 3.89 BYN | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.98 (9 BYN) | 6 BYN | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (19 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.30 (8 BYN) | 3.62 BYN | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.54 (4.66 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.24 (5.96 BYN) | 2.25 BYN | + 165% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (30 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.62 (4.81 BYN) | 3.75 BYN | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.58 (7 BYN) | 1.32 BYN | + 398% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 128% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Montreal | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,422 (4,450 BYN) | 1,711 BYN | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,747 (3,210 BYN) | 1,234 BYN | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$136 (250 BYN) | 131 BYN | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,456 (2,675 BYN) | 1,168 BYN | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,071 (1,969 BYN) | 817 BYN | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$127 (234 BYN) | 86 BYN | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$59 (109 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 315% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$409 (751 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$225 (414 BYN) | 465 BYN | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (24 BYN) | 27 BYN | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (42 BYN) | 32 BYN | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Montreal | Minsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$85 (156 BYN) | 171 BYN | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$51 (93 BYN) | 81 BYN | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$117 (214 BYN) | 261 BYN | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$156 (286 BYN) | 286 BYN | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 143% | |||
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 143% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Montreal | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,776 (56,555 BYN) | 38,634 BYN | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.85 (3.40 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$92 (169 BYN) | 45 BYN | + 278% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (43 BYN) | 23 BYN | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 94% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Montreal | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (20 BYN) | 16 BYN | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (36 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$165 (304 BYN) | 36 BYN | + 749% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (14 BYN) | 15 BYN | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (13 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.63 (10 BYN) | 9 BYN | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.61 (8 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$4.09 (8 BYN) | 5.56 BYN | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$33 (61 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 190% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 100% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Montreal | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$69 (126 BYN) | 55 BYN | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (55 BYN) | 22 BYN | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$201 (370 BYN) | 88 BYN | + 322% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$101 (186 BYN) | 120 BYN | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (27 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.88 (9 BYN) | 5.01 BYN | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (14 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$722 (1,326 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (0.77 BYN) | 0.20 BYN | + 279% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$44 (82 BYN) | 82 BYN | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (28 BYN) | 4.35 BYN | + 537% | |
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TOTAL | + 110% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,189 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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