Cost of living in Montreal, Canada vs Tacuarembó, Uruguay
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| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 73% more expensive than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 ($U661) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 ($U422) | $U300 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 ($U252) | $U100 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.50 ($U88) | $U40 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.47 ($U158) | $U60 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.54 ($U196) | $U65 | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 ($U363) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.21 ($U149) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.93 ($U103) | $U30 | + 245% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.98 ($U105) | $U45 | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 ($U562) | $U225 | + 150% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.15 ($U76) | $U104 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.33 ($U82) | $U32 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 98% more expensive than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,788 ($U63,110) | $U34,392 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,231 ($U43,462) | $U13,851 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$99 ($U3,502) | $U4,000 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,477 ($U52,126) | $U13,000 | + 301% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$881 ($U31,103) | $U10,000 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$67 ($U2,354) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$40 ($U1,423) | $U797 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$404 ($U14,245) | $U12,000 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$140 ($U4,941) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 ($U326) | $U165 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 ($U701) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$72 ($U2,539) | $U3,057 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$46 ($U1,623) | $U1,600 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$122 ($U4,305) | $U3,153 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$138 ($U4,886) | $U3,006 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,183 ($U853,615) | $U650,513 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 ($U42) | $U54 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$88 ($U3,119) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$36 ($U1,256) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 77% more expensive than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 ($U416) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 ($U503) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$151 ($U5,335) | $U1,200 | + 345% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 ($U330) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.18 ($U183) | $U140 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.80 ($U169) | $U237 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.50 ($U123) | $U43 | + 190% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.92 ($U103) | $U106 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 ($U1,046) | $U350 | + 199% | |
| Entertainment | + 228% | |||
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 228% more expensive than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 ($U1,942) | $U645 | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 ($U950) | $U500 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 ($U5,107) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$106 ($U3,731) | $U993 | + 276% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 ($U492) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.44 ($U157) | $U80 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 ($U280) | $U70 | + 300% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$659 ($U23,268) | $U4,200 | + 454% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 ($U14) | $U1.00 | + 1265% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 ($U2,068) | $U750 | + 176% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 ($U459) | $U140 | + 228% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 831 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 71% more expensive than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay)
For example, you would need at least $U159,184 (C$4,510) in Montreal to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $U93,000 in Tacuarembó.
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