Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 196% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 823 prices entered by 134 different people.
| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 129% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Montreal (Canada) | Taraz (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| C$19 (6,442 KZT) | 4,667 KZT | 38% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| C$12 (4,114 KZT) | 2,300 KZT | 79% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| C$7 (2,457 KZT) | 438 KZT | 462% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| C$2.50 (859 KZT) | 313 KZT | 174% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| C$4.47 (1,538 KZT) | 296 KZT | 420% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| C$5.54 (1,906 KZT) | 350 KZT | 445% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| C$10 (3,542 KZT) | 600 KZT | 490% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| C$4.21 (1,449 KZT) | 483 KZT | 200% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| C$2.93 (1,008 KZT) | 583 KZT | 73% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| C$2.98 (1,024 KZT) | 210 KZT | 388% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| C$16 (5,481 KZT) | 4,850 KZT | 13% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| C$2.15 (739 KZT) | 383 KZT | 93% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| C$2.33 (802 KZT) | 300 KZT | 167% |
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 390% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||
| Montreal (Canada) | Taraz (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$1,788 (615,106 KZT) | 105,000 KZT | 486% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| C$1,231 (423,605 KZT) | 100,000 KZT | 324% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| C$99 (34,134 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | 241% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$1,477 (508,050 KZT) | 80,000 KZT | 535% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| C$881 (303,151 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | 658% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| C$67 (22,943 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | 282% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| C$40 (13,865 KZT) | 3,000 KZT | 362% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| C$404 (138,837 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | 247% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$140 (48,156 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | 183% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| C$9 (3,180 KZT) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| C$20 (6,835 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | 356% |
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 45% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||
| Montreal (Canada) | Taraz (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| C$72 (24,743 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | 46% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| C$46 (15,817 KZT) | 10,667 KZT | 48% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$122 (41,958 KZT) | 22,000 KZT | 91% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| C$138 (47,619 KZT) | 45,000 KZT | 6% |
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 306% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||
| Montreal (Canada) | Taraz (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| C$24,183 (8,319,851 KZT) | 1,000,000 KZT | 732% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| C$1.18 (406 KZT) | 150 KZT | 170% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| C$88 (30,402 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | 407% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| C$36 (12,243 KZT) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 327% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||
| Montreal (Canada) | Taraz (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$12 (4,059 KZT) | 1,280 KZT | 217% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| C$14 (4,906 KZT) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| C$151 (52,000 KZT) | 2,000 KZT | 2500% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| C$9 (3,219 KZT) | 320 KZT | 906% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| C$5.18 (1,783 KZT) | 425 KZT | 319% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| C$4.80 (1,650 KZT) | 780 KZT | 112% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| C$3.50 (1,203 KZT) | 280 KZT | 330% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| C$2.92 (1,003 KZT) | 530 KZT | 89% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| C$30 (10,193 KZT) | 500 KZT | 1939% |
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 93% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||
| Montreal (Canada) | Taraz (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| C$55 (18,925 KZT) | 4,000 KZT | 373% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| C$27 (9,259 KZT) | 1,400 KZT | 561% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| C$145 (49,776 KZT) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| C$106 (36,362 KZT) | 15,000 KZT | 142% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| C$14 (4,794 KZT) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| C$4.44 (1,528 KZT) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| C$8 (2,730 KZT) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| C$659 (226,783 KZT) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| C$0.39 (133 KZT) | 9 KZT | 1379% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| C$59 (20,155 KZT) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| C$13 (4,469 KZT) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least 858,229 KZT (C$2,495) in Montreal to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 290,000 KZT in Taraz.