Cost of living in Montreal, Canada vs Weifang, China
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| Food | + 147% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 147% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (97元) | 27元 | + 260% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (62元) | 26元 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (37元) | 8元 | + 353% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.50 (13元) | 12元 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.47 (23元) | 11元 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.54 (29元) | 5.41元 | + 432% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (54元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.21 (22元) | 21元 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.93 (15元) | 11元 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.98 (15元) | 2.50元 | + 519% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (83元) | 89元 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.15 (11元) | 7元 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.33 (12元) | 4.00元 | + 203% | |
| Housing | + 219% | |||
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 219% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,788 (9,291元) | 2,614元 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,231 (6,399元) | 1,307元 | + 390% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$99 (516元) | 200元 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,477 (7,674元) | 1,500元 | + 412% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$881 (4,579元) | 800元 | + 472% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$67 (347元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$40 (209元) | 50元 | + 319% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$404 (2,097元) | 3,000元 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$140 (727元) | 400元 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (48元) | 10元 | + 380% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (103元) | 69元 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 20% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (374元) | 150元 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$46 (239元) | 326元 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$122 (634元) | 80元 | + 692% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$138 (719元) | 150元 | + 380% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 101% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,850 (129,143元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 (6元) | 5.00元 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$88 (459元) | 100元 | + 359% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$36 (185元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 41% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (61元) | 55元 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 (74元) | 30元 | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$151 (785元) | 200元 | + 293% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (49元) | 50元 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.18 (27元) | 63元 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.80 (25元) | 24元 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.50 (18元) | 7元 | + 175% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.92 (15元) | 2.54元 | + 498% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (154元) | 25元 | + 511% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Weifang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (286元) | 75元 | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (140元) | 101元 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 (752元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$106 (549元) | 151元 | + 264% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (72元) | 102元 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.44 (23元) | 41元 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (41元) | 15元 | + 175% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$659 (3,426元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (2.01元) | 1.00元 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (304元) | 1,305元 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (68元) | 12元 | + 449% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 824 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 88% more expensive than in Weifang (China)
For example, you would need at least 14,137元 (C$2,720) in Montreal to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 7,500元 in Weifang.
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