Cost of living in Montreal, Canada vs Wels, Austria
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| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 32% more expensive than in Wels (Austria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (€12) | €9 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (€8) | €7 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (€4.74) | €6.00 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.50 (€1.66) | €1.08 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.47 (€2.97) | €2.50 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.54 (€3.68) | €1.50 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (€7) | €3.00 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.21 (€2.79) | €2.00 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.93 (€1.94) | €1.00 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.98 (€1.98) | €1.00 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (€11) | €5.50 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.15 (€1.43) | €1.33 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.33 (€1.55) | €1.25 | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 13% cheaper than in Wels (Austria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,788 (€1,186) | €867 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,231 (€817) | €750 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$99 (€66) | €517 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,477 (€980) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$881 (€585) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$67 (€44) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$40 (€27) | €20 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$404 (€268) | €399 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$140 (€93) | €200 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (€6) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (€13) | €13 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 113% more expensive than in Wels (Austria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (€48) | €19 | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$46 (€31) | €10 | + 205% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$122 (€81) | €50 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$138 (€92) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 89% more expensive than in Wels (Austria) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,850 (€16,490) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 (€0.78) | €1.09 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$88 (€59) | €10 | + 486% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$36 (€24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 12% cheaper than in Wels (Austria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (€8) | €15 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 (€9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$151 (€100) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (€6) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.18 (€3.44) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.80 (€3.18) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.50 (€2.32) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.92 (€1.94) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (€20) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Wels (Austria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (€37) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (€18) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 (€96) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$106 (€70) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (€9) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.44 (€2.95) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (€5.27) | €3.50 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$659 (€437) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (€0.26) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (€39) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (€9) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
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 21, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €2,753 (C$4,148) in Montreal to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,300 in Wels.
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