Cost of living in Montreal, Canada vs Taldy-Kurgan, Kazakhstan
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Food | + 471% | |||
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Food in Montreal (Canada) is 471% more expensive than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (6,189 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | + 519% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (3,928 KZT) | 800 KZT | + 391% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (2,362 KZT) | 700 KZT | + 237% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.43 (804 KZT) | 150 KZT | + 436% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.29 (1,420 KZT) | 400 KZT | + 255% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.51 (1,822 KZT) | 60 KZT | + 2937% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (3,292 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | + 229% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.28 (1,417 KZT) | 200 KZT | + 608% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.02 (998 KZT) | 200 KZT | + 399% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.99 (989 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 661% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (5,145 KZT) | 800 KZT | + 543% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.11 (697 KZT) | 200 KZT | + 249% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.33 (771 KZT) | 60 KZT | + 1185% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,821 (602,264 KZT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,246 (412,028 KZT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$95 (31,445 KZT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,497 (495,000 KZT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$857 (283,473 KZT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$73 (24,038 KZT) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$36 (11,826 KZT) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | C$407 (134,685 KZT) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$136 (44,820 KZT) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (3,030 KZT) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (6,662 KZT) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 85% | |||
Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 85% more expensive than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$62 (20,661 KZT) | 8,000 KZT | + 158% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$44 (14,535 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$117 (38,723 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 287% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$126 (41,760 KZT) | 20,000 KZT | + 109% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 7% cheaper than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,183 (7,997,718 KZT) | 13,164,900 KZT | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 (390 KZT) | 115 KZT | + 239% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$88 (29,185 KZT) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$35 (11,694 KZT) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (3,644 KZT) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 (4,716 KZT) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$130 (43,056 KZT) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (2,945 KZT) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.43 (1,797 KZT) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.13 (1,697 KZT) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.31 (1,095 KZT) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.94 (972 KZT) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (9,863 KZT) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 (17,190 KZT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (8,592 KZT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 (47,848 KZT) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$90 (29,725 KZT) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (4,476 KZT) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.33 (1,432 KZT) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (2,556 KZT) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$681 (225,141 KZT) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.37 (123 KZT) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$56 (18,650 KZT) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (4,085 KZT) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 46% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 46% more expensive than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 2,643,074 KZT (C$7,992) in Montreal to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 1,810,000 KZT in Taldy-Kurgan.
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