Cost of living in Montreal, Canada vs Warsaw, Poland
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| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 98% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (57 zł) | 31 zł | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (36 zł) | 20 zł | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (22 zł) | 10 zł | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.50 (8 zł) | 2.99 zł | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.47 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.54 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (31 zł) | 12 zł | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.21 (13 zł) | 3.60 zł | + 256% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.93 (9 zł) | 3.01 zł | + 196% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.98 (9 zł) | 3.41 zł | + 166% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (49 zł) | 30 zł | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.15 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.33 (7 zł) | 3.09 zł | + 130% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 15% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,779 (5,422 zł) | 5,125 zł | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,231 (3,752 zł) | 3,949 zł | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$99 (302 zł) | 546 zł | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,477 (4,500 zł) | 3,595 zł | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$881 (2,685 zł) | 2,453 zł | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$67 (203 zł) | 464 zł | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$40 (123 zł) | 46 zł | + 167% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$404 (1,230 zł) | 1,856 zł | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$140 (427 zł) | 387 zł | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (28 zł) | 36 zł | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (61 zł) | 22 zł | + 170% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 14% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (219 zł) | 279 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$46 (140 zł) | 181 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$122 (372 zł) | 305 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$138 (422 zł) | 361 zł | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 70% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,183 (73,698 zł) | 77,891 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 (3.59 zł) | 4.60 zł | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$88 (269 zł) | 108 zł | + 150% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$36 (108 zł) | 32 zł | + 240% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 97% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (36 zł) | 15 zł | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 (43 zł) | 28 zł | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$151 (461 zł) | 136 zł | + 239% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (29 zł) | 14 zł | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.18 (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.80 (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.50 (11 zł) | 5.91 zł | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.92 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (90 zł) | 57 zł | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 88% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (168 zł) | 74 zł | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (82 zł) | 64 zł | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 (441 zł) | 199 zł | + 122% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$106 (322 zł) | 147 zł | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (42 zł) | 22 zł | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.44 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (24 zł) | 11 zł | + 123% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$659 (2,009 zł) | 2,070 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (1.18 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 287% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (179 zł) | 106 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (39 zł) | 18 zł | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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