Cost of living in Montreal, Canada vs Taiyuan, China
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| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 75% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (96元) | 44元 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (61元) | 29元 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (37元) | 10元 | + 266% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.37 (12元) | 13元 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.40 (23元) | 9元 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.51 (28元) | 10元 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (51元) | 55元 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.28 (22元) | 9元 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.02 (15元) | 9元 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.99 (15元) | 5.53元 | + 178% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (80元) | 115元 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.11 (11元) | 8元 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.33 (12元) | 12元 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 182% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,849 (9,493元) | 3,511元 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,246 (6,396元) | 1,936元 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$95 (488元) | 207元 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,497 (7,684元) | 2,406元 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$857 (4,401元) | 1,222元 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$73 (373元) | 150元 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$36 (184元) | 63元 | + 191% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$407 (2,091元) | 2,386元 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$136 (696元) | 426元 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (47元) | 34元 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (103元) | 39元 | + 168% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 15% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$62 (321元) | 533元 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$44 (226元) | 150元 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$117 (601元) | 449元 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$126 (648元) | 382元 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 162% | |||
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 162% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,183 (124,157元) | 108,000元 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 (6元) | 7元 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$88 (453元) | 71元 | + 540% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$35 (182元) | 37元 | + 394% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 55% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (57元) | 24元 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 (73元) | 43元 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$130 (668元) | 200元 | + 234% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (46元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.43 (28元) | 44元 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.13 (26元) | 25元 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.34 (17元) | 8元 | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.93 (15元) | 11元 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (153元) | 56元 | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 51% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 (267元) | 173元 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (133元) | 89元 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 (743元) | 399元 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$90 (461元) | 313元 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (69元) | 53元 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.33 (22元) | 26元 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (40元) | 25元 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$647 (3,324元) | 3,999元 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.37 (1.91元) | 0.25元 | + 651% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$56 (290元) | 282元 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (63元) | 21元 | + 199% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 791 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 101% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China)
For example, you would need at least 24,139元 (C$4,702) in Montreal to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 12,000元 in Taiyuan.
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