Cost of living in Montreal, Canada vs Takasaki, Japan
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 28% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (¥1,555) | ¥867 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (¥947) | ¥667 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (¥599) | ¥350 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.29 (¥192) | ¥136 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.29 (¥360) | ¥240 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.51 (¥462) | ¥400 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (¥835) | ¥656 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.28 (¥359) | ¥700 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.02 (¥253) | ¥250 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.99 (¥251) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (¥1,350) | ¥1,500 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.11 (¥177) | ¥240 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.33 (¥195) | ¥146 | + 33% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 9% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,803 (¥151,158) | ¥126,011 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,216 (¥101,967) | ¥75,942 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$95 (¥8,002) | ¥20,058 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,405 (¥117,801) | ¥80,000 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$895 (¥75,067) | ¥60,000 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$80 (¥6,708) | ¥15,000 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$38 (¥3,178) | ¥6,370 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$392 (¥32,874) | ¥130,000 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$136 (¥11,363) | ¥15,000 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (¥768) | ¥900 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (¥1,688) | ¥2,000 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$62 (¥5,238) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$44 (¥3,685) | ¥4,000 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (¥10,076) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$126 (¥10,588) | ¥12,000 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,308 (¥2,038,190) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.17 (¥98) | ¥146 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$88 (¥7,384) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$35 (¥2,976) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 52% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (¥924) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 (¥1,196) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$130 (¥10,916) | ¥950 | + 1049% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (¥747) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.43 (¥456) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.13 (¥430) | ¥350 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.31 (¥278) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.94 (¥246) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (¥2,480) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 12% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$51 (¥4,270) | ¥7,000 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (¥2,178) | ¥2,800 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 (¥12,131) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$90 (¥7,536) | ¥1,800 | + 319% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (¥1,120) | ¥500 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.33 (¥363) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (¥604) | ¥600 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$677 (¥56,750) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.37 (¥31) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$56 (¥4,662) | ¥9,800 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (¥1,036) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 737 prices entered by 125 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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