Cost of living in Montreal, Canada vs Tacna, Peru
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Food | + 171% | |||
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Food in Montreal (Canada) is 171% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (S/. 54) | S/. 17 | + 222% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (S/. 34) | S/. 14 | + 140% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (S/. 21) | S/. 5.49 | + 275% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.43 (S/. 7) | S/. 3.72 | + 88% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.29 (S/. 12) | S/. 4.56 | + 172% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.51 (S/. 16) | S/. 2.56 | + 521% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (S/. 29) | S/. 11 | + 161% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.28 (S/. 12) | S/. 3.92 | + 215% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.02 (S/. 9) | S/. 2.16 | + 303% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.99 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.36 | + 98% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (S/. 45) | S/. 18 | + 144% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.11 (S/. 6) | S/. 8 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.33 (S/. 7) | S/. 2.00 | + 237% | |
Housing | + 166% | |||
Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 166% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,821 (S/. 5,253) | S/. 1,206 | + 336% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,246 (S/. 3,594) | S/. 904 | + 297% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$95 (S/. 274) | S/. 114 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,497 (S/. 4,317) | S/. 1,215 | + 255% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$857 (S/. 2,472) | S/. 592 | + 317% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$73 (S/. 210) | S/. 104 | + 102% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$36 (S/. 103) | S/. 95 | + 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$407 (S/. 1,175) | S/. 1,520 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$136 (S/. 391) | S/. 365 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (S/. 26) | S/. 25 | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (S/. 58) | S/. 20 | + 191% | |
Clothes | + 81% | |||
Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 81% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$62 (S/. 180) | S/. 123 | + 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$44 (S/. 127) | S/. 65 | + 94% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$117 (S/. 338) | S/. 222 | + 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$126 (S/. 364) | S/. 141 | + 158% | |
Transportation | + 166% | |||
Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 166% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,183 (S/. 69,753) | S/. 48,451 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 (S/. 3.40) | S/. 3.56 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$88 (S/. 255) | S/. 51 | + 396% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$35 (S/. 102) | S/. 24 | + 327% | |
Personal Care | + 120% | |||
Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 120% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (S/. 32) | S/. 22 | + 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 (S/. 41) | S/. 21 | + 96% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$130 (S/. 376) | S/. 52 | + 615% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (S/. 26) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.43 (S/. 16) | S/. 13 | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.13 (S/. 15) | S/. 14 | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.31 (S/. 10) | S/. 3.97 | + 141% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.94 (S/. 8) | S/. 3.70 | + 129% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (S/. 86) | S/. 13 | + 568% | |
Entertainment | + 147% | |||
Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 147% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 (S/. 150) | S/. 26 | + 467% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (S/. 75) | S/. 28 | + 165% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 (S/. 417) | S/. 132 | + 217% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$90 (S/. 259) | S/. 50 | + 423% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (S/. 39) | S/. 21 | + 87% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.33 (S/. 12) | S/. 9 | + 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (S/. 22) | S/. 6 | + 245% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$681 (S/. 1,964) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.37 (S/. 1.07) | S/. 0.56 | + 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$56 (S/. 163) | S/. 51 | + 217% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (S/. 36) | S/. 7 | + 413% | |
TOTAL | + 156% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least S/. 8,964 (C$3,108) in Montreal to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 3,500 in Tacna.
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