Cost of living in Montreal, Canada vs Taichung City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (407 NT$) | 225 NT$ | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (248 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (157 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.43 (53 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.29 (94 NT$) | 89 NT$ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.51 (121 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (218 NT$) | 172 NT$ | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.28 (94 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.02 (66 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.99 (66 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (341 NT$) | 511 NT$ | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.11 (46 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.33 (51 NT$) | 24 NT$ | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 37% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,820 (39,930 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,246 (27,334 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$95 (2,086 NT$) | 2,032 NT$ | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,492 (32,741 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$916 (20,099 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$73 (1,595 NT$) | 1,437 NT$ | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$36 (785 NT$) | 700 NT$ | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$407 (8,935 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$136 (2,973 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (201 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (442 NT$) | 304 NT$ | + 45% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 17% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$62 (1,371 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$44 (964 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$117 (2,569 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$126 (2,770 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 13% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,885 (545,981 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.17 (26 NT$) | 28 NT$ | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$88 (1,936 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$35 (776 NT$) | 428 NT$ | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (242 NT$) | 208 NT$ | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 (313 NT$) | 300 NT$ | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$130 (2,856 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | + 186% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (195 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.43 (119 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.13 (113 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.31 (73 NT$) | 58 NT$ | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.94 (64 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (654 NT$) | 354 NT$ | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 14% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 (1,140 NT$) | 613 NT$ | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (570 NT$) | 543 NT$ | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 (3,174 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$90 (1,972 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (297 NT$) | 286 NT$ | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.33 (95 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (170 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$668 (14,648 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.37 (8 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$56 (1,237 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (271 NT$) | 112 NT$ | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 738 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 7% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
For example, you would need at least 113,525 NT$ (C$5,174) in Montreal to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 106,000 NT$ in Taichung City.
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