Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 168% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 181% | |||
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| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 181% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Montreal | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 (71 lei) | 24 lei | + 191% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (46 lei) | 18 lei | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (28 lei) | 10 lei | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.98 (10 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.38 (18 lei) | 9 lei | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.98 (17 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (34 lei) | 13 lei | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.30 (14 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.54 (9 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 199% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.24 (11 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 228% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (54 lei) | 25 lei | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.62 (9 lei) | 6 lei | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.58 (12 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 474% | |
| Housing | + 268% | |||
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 268% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Montreal | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,422 (8,122 lei) | 1,970 lei | + 312% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,747 (5,859 lei) | 1,368 lei | + 328% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$136 (456 lei) | 509 lei | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,456 (4,881 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 332% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,071 (3,593 lei) | 820 lei | + 338% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$127 (426 lei) | 292 lei | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$59 (199 lei) | 28 lei | + 608% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$409 (1,371 lei) | 1,632 lei | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$225 (756 lei) | 322 lei | + 134% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (44 lei) | 24 lei | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (78 lei) | 13 lei | + 511% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 41% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Montreal | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$85 (285 lei) | 108 lei | + 163% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$51 (170 lei) | 154 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$117 (391 lei) | 241 lei | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$156 (522 lei) | 306 lei | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 139% | |||
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 139% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Montreal | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,776 (103,209 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.85 (6 lei) | 5.47 lei | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$92 (308 lei) | 81 lei | + 283% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (79 lei) | 20 lei | + 290% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 147% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Montreal | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (36 lei) | 28 lei | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (66 lei) | 29 lei | + 127% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$165 (555 lei) | 99 lei | + 462% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (26 lei) | 12 lei | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (23 lei) | 12 lei | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.63 (19 lei) | 15 lei | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.61 (15 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 192% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$4.09 (14 lei) | 9 lei | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$33 (111 lei) | 19 lei | + 494% | |
| Entertainment | + 156% | |||
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 156% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Montreal | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$69 (231 lei) | 57 lei | + 307% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (100 lei) | 39 lei | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$201 (675 lei) | 93 lei | + 629% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$101 (339 lei) | 80 lei | + 323% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (50 lei) | 15 lei | + 222% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.88 (16 lei) | 6 lei | + 154% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (26 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 402% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$722 (2,420 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (1.40 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$44 (149 lei) | 132 lei | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (51 lei) | 18 lei | + 187% | |
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TOTAL | + 168% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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