Cost of living in Montreal, Canada vs Tarija, Bolivia
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Food | + 155% | |||
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Food in Montreal (Canada) is 155% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 ($b102) | $b27 | + 273% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 ($b65) | $b29 | + 122% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 ($b39) | $b12 | + 233% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.43 ($b13) | $b5.34 | + 148% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.29 ($b23) | $b10 | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.51 ($b30) | $b5.49 | + 446% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 ($b54) | $b15 | + 253% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.28 ($b23) | $b9 | + 158% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.02 ($b16) | $b4.39 | + 274% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.99 ($b16) | $b13 | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 ($b85) | $b38 | + 122% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.11 ($b11) | $b11 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.33 ($b13) | $b4.55 | + 178% | |
Housing | + 154% | |||
Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 154% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,821 ($b9,903) | $b2,703 | + 266% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,246 ($b6,775) | $b1,690 | + 301% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$95 ($b517) | $b206 | + 151% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,497 ($b8,139) | $b1,841 | + 342% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$857 ($b4,661) | $b1,245 | + 274% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$73 ($b395) | $b159 | + 149% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$36 ($b194) | $b195 | - 0% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$407 ($b2,215) | $b2,914 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$136 ($b737) | $b1,888 | - 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 ($b50) | $b50 | - 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 ($b110) | $b13 | + 755% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$62 ($b340) | $b325 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$44 ($b239) | $b273 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$117 ($b637) | $b515 | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$126 ($b687) | $b377 | + 82% | |
Transportation | + 167% | |||
Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 167% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,183 ($b131,501) | $b100,489 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 ($b6) | $b3.73 | + 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$88 ($b480) | $b137 | + 250% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$35 ($b192) | $b18 | + 939% | |
Personal Care | + 99% | |||
Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 99% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 ($b60) | $b45 | + 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 ($b78) | $b12 | + 546% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$130 ($b708) | $b121 | + 483% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 ($b48) | $b34 | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.43 ($b30) | $b26 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.13 ($b28) | $b33 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.31 ($b18) | $b11 | + 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.94 ($b16) | $b15 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 ($b162) | $b29 | + 458% | |
Entertainment | + 95% | |||
Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 95% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 ($b283) | $b61 | + 361% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$26 ($b141) | $b68 | + 107% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 ($b787) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$90 ($b489) | $b142 | + 244% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 ($b74) | $b29 | + 155% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.33 ($b24) | $b15 | + 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 ($b42) | $b24 | + 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$681 ($b3,702) | $b2,243 | + 65% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.37 ($b2.02) | $b1.18 | + 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$56 ($b307) | $b310 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 ($b67) | $b17 | + 302% | |
TOTAL | + 130% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least $b17,450 (C$3,209) in Montreal to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $b7,600 in Tarija.
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