Cost of living in Montreal, Canada vs Talcahuano, Chile
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Food | + 103% | |||
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Food in Montreal (Canada) is 103% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (CH$10,533) | CH$5,304 | + 99% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (CH$6,418) | CH$3,777 | + 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (CH$4,058) | CH$1,663 | + 144% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.29 (CH$1,299) | CH$832 | + 56% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.29 (CH$2,439) | CH$1,922 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.51 (CH$3,131) | CH$695 | + 350% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (CH$5,655) | CH$3,682 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.28 (CH$2,434) | CH$827 | + 194% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.02 (CH$1,715) | CH$531 | + 223% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.99 (CH$1,700) | CH$917 | + 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (CH$9,148) | CH$4,889 | + 87% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.11 (CH$1,198) | CH$1,508 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.33 (CH$1,324) | CH$313 | + 323% | |
Housing | + 74% | |||
Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 74% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,803 (CH$1,024,185) | CH$503,512 | + 103% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,216 (CH$690,884) | CH$322,602 | + 114% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$95 (CH$54,216) | CH$45,246 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,405 (CH$798,170) | CH$369,228 | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$895 (CH$508,627) | CH$247,608 | + 105% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$80 (CH$45,449) | CH$39,110 | + 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$38 (CH$21,531) | CH$21,187 | + 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$392 (CH$222,741) | CH$232,659 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$136 (CH$76,993) | CH$49,061 | + 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (CH$5,204) | CH$9,424 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (CH$11,435) | CH$3,781 | + 202% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 31% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$62 (CH$35,493) | CH$33,285 | + 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$44 (CH$24,969) | CH$19,932 | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (CH$68,269) | CH$35,603 | + 92% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$126 (CH$71,738) | CH$44,796 | + 60% | |
Transportation | + 49% | |||
Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 49% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,308 (CH$13,809,955) | CH$10,699,300 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.17 (CH$667) | CH$816 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$88 (CH$50,032) | CH$29,931 | + 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$35 (CH$20,162) | CH$8,950 | + 125% | |
Personal Care | + 69% | |||
Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 69% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (CH$6,260) | CH$3,596 | + 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 (CH$8,101) | CH$5,637 | + 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$130 (CH$73,964) | CH$16,894 | + 338% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (CH$5,060) | CH$2,798 | + 81% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.43 (CH$3,086) | CH$2,993 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.13 (CH$2,915) | CH$2,456 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.31 (CH$1,881) | CH$1,393 | + 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.94 (CH$1,670) | CH$1,656 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (CH$16,803) | CH$8,811 | + 91% | |
Entertainment | + 63% | |||
Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 63% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$51 (CH$28,931) | CH$18,694 | + 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (CH$14,760) | CH$7,676 | + 92% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 (CH$82,196) | CH$28,173 | + 192% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$90 (CH$51,064) | CH$29,005 | + 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (CH$7,589) | CH$8,958 | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.33 (CH$2,460) | CH$2,220 | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (CH$4,509) | CH$2,717 | + 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$677 (CH$384,513) | CH$240,801 | + 60% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.37 (CH$211) | CH$70 | + 203% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$56 (CH$31,591) | CH$32,964 | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (CH$7,017) | CH$3,345 | + 110% | |
TOTAL | + 68% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least CH$2,469,089 (C$4,346) in Montreal to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with CH$1,470,000 in Talcahuano.
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