Cost of living in Montreal, Canada vs Wałbrzych, Poland
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Food | + 169% | |||
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Food in Montreal (Canada) is 169% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (57 zł) | 20 zł | + 183% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (36 zł) | 17 zł | + 119% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (22 zł) | 8 zł | + 170% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.50 (8 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 152% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.47 (14 zł) | 5.00 zł | + 171% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.54 (17 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 179% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (31 zł) | 9 zł | + 246% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.21 (13 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 325% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.93 (9 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 343% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.98 (9 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 200% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (48 zł) | 20 zł | + 139% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.15 (7 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.33 (7 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 253% | |
Housing | + 46% | |||
Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 46% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,788 (5,411 zł) | 1,518 zł | + 256% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,217 (3,683 zł) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$99 (300 zł) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,477 (4,469 zł) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$881 (2,667 zł) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$67 (202 zł) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$40 (122 zł) | 60 zł | + 103% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$404 (1,221 zł) | 1,961 zł | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$140 (424 zł) | 800 zł | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (28 zł) | 18 zł | + 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (60 zł) | 20 zł | + 201% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 11% cheaper than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (218 zł) | 200 zł | + 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$46 (139 zł) | 200 zł | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$122 (369 zł) | 300 zł | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$138 (419 zł) | 250 zł | + 68% | |
Transportation | + 88% | |||
Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 88% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,850 (75,212 zł) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 (3.57 zł) | 4.71 zł | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$88 (267 zł) | 50 zł | + 434% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$36 (108 zł) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 25% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (36 zł) | 50 zł | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 (43 zł) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$151 (457 zł) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (28 zł) | 20 zł | + 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.18 (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.80 (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.50 (11 zł) | 5.00 zł | + 112% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.92 (9 zł) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (90 zł) | 30 zł | + 199% | |
Entertainment | + 124% | |||
Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 124% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (166 zł) | 60 zł | + 177% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (81 zł) | 44 zł | + 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 (438 zł) | 70 zł | + 526% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$106 (320 zł) | 100 zł | + 220% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (42 zł) | 18 zł | + 134% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.44 (13 zł) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (24 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 300% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$638 (1,931 zł) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (1.17 zł) | 0.40 zł | + 193% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (177 zł) | 69 zł | + 158% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (39 zł) | 20 zł | + 97% | |
TOTAL | + 80% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 8,444 zł (C$2,790) in Montreal to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,700 zł in Wałbrzych.
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