Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 166% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru)
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| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 177% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Montreal (Canada) | Tacna (Peru) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| C$19 (S/. 55) | S/. 17 | 227% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| C$12 (S/. 35) | S/. 14 | 145% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| C$7 (S/. 21) | S/. 5.49 | 281% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| C$2.50 (S/. 7) | S/. 3.72 | 96% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| C$4.47 (S/. 13) | S/. 4.56 | 187% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| C$5.54 (S/. 16) | S/. 2.56 | 534% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| C$10 (S/. 30) | S/. 11 | 174% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| C$4.21 (S/. 12) | S/. 3.92 | 215% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| C$2.93 (S/. 9) | S/. 2.16 | 297% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| C$2.98 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.36 | 100% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| C$16 (S/. 46) | S/. 18 | 152% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| C$2.15 (S/. 6) | S/. 8 | 17% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| C$2.33 (S/. 7) | S/. 2.00 | 242% |
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 173% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||
| Montreal (Canada) | Tacna (Peru) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$1,788 (S/. 5,236) | S/. 1,206 | 334% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| C$1,217 (S/. 3,563) | S/. 904 | 294% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| C$99 (S/. 291) | S/. 114 | 155% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$1,477 (S/. 4,324) | S/. 1,215 | 256% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| C$881 (S/. 2,580) | S/. 592 | 336% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| C$67 (S/. 195) | S/. 104 | 88% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| C$40 (S/. 118) | S/. 95 | 24% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| C$404 (S/. 1,182) | S/. 1,520 | 22% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$140 (S/. 410) | S/. 365 | 12% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| C$9 (S/. 27) | S/. 25 | 7% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| C$20 (S/. 58) | S/. 20 | 191% |
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 97% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||
| Montreal (Canada) | Tacna (Peru) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| C$72 (S/. 211) | S/. 123 | 72% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| C$46 (S/. 135) | S/. 65 | 107% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$122 (S/. 357) | S/. 222 | 61% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| C$138 (S/. 405) | S/. 141 | 187% |
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 171% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||
| Montreal (Canada) | Tacna (Peru) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| C$24,850 (S/. 72,772) | S/. 48,451 | 50% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| C$1.18 (S/. 3.45) | S/. 3.56 | 3% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| C$88 (S/. 259) | S/. 51 | 404% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| C$36 (S/. 104) | S/. 24 | 336% |
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 136% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||
| Montreal (Canada) | Tacna (Peru) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$12 (S/. 35) | S/. 22 | 59% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| C$14 (S/. 42) | S/. 21 | 99% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| C$151 (S/. 443) | S/. 52 | 743% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| C$9 (S/. 27) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| C$5.18 (S/. 15) | S/. 13 | 18% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| C$4.80 (S/. 14) | S/. 14 | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| C$3.50 (S/. 10) | S/. 3.97 | 158% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| C$2.92 (S/. 9) | S/. 3.70 | 131% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| C$30 (S/. 87) | S/. 13 | 574% |
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 166% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||
| Montreal (Canada) | Tacna (Peru) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| C$55 (S/. 161) | S/. 26 | 509% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| C$27 (S/. 79) | S/. 28 | 179% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| C$145 (S/. 424) | S/. 132 | 222% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| C$106 (S/. 310) | S/. 50 | 524% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| C$14 (S/. 41) | S/. 21 | 95% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| C$4.44 (S/. 13) | S/. 9 | 50% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| C$8 (S/. 23) | S/. 6 | 259% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| C$638 (S/. 1,869) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| C$0.39 (S/. 1.13) | S/. 0.56 | 102% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| C$59 (S/. 172) | S/. 51 | 234% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| C$13 (S/. 38) | S/. 7 | 448% |
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For example, you would need at least S/. 10,090 (C$3,445) in Montreal to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 3,800 in Tacna.