Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 41% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 20% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Montreal | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 (472 NT$) | 225 NT$ | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (305 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (188 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.98 (67 NT$) | 87 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.38 (120 NT$) | 89 NT$ | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.98 (111 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (225 NT$) | 172 NT$ | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.30 (96 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.54 (57 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.24 (72 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (362 NT$) | 511 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.62 (58 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.58 (80 NT$) | 24 NT$ | + 234% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 77% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Montreal | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,422 (54,051 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,747 (38,989 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$136 (3,035 NT$) | 1,882 NT$ | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,456 (32,486 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,071 (23,909 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$127 (2,837 NT$) | 1,323 NT$ | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$59 (1,324 NT$) | 700 NT$ | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$409 (9,127 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$225 (5,030 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (292 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (516 NT$) | 304 NT$ | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Montreal | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$85 (1,898 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$51 (1,131 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$117 (2,605 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$156 (3,474 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 52% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Montreal | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,776 (686,867 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.85 (41 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$92 (2,052 NT$) | 736 NT$ | + 179% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (523 NT$) | 427 NT$ | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 38% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Montreal | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (240 NT$) | 208 NT$ | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (438 NT$) | 300 NT$ | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$165 (3,693 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | + 269% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (174 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (155 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.63 (126 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.61 (103 NT$) | 58 NT$ | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$4.09 (91 NT$) | 82 NT$ | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$33 (737 NT$) | 354 NT$ | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 26% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Montreal | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$69 (1,536 NT$) | 582 NT$ | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (664 NT$) | 543 NT$ | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$201 (4,493 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$101 (2,259 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (331 NT$) | 286 NT$ | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.88 (109 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (171 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$722 (16,105 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (9 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$44 (993 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (336 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 236% | |
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TOTAL | + 41% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 795 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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