Cost of living in Montreal, Canada vs Windhoek, Namibia
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| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 46% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (213 N$) | 155 N$ | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (136 N$) | 71 N$ | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (81 N$) | 68 N$ | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.50 (28 N$) | 21 N$ | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.47 (51 N$) | 35 N$ | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.54 (63 N$) | 25 N$ | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (117 N$) | 89 N$ | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.21 (48 N$) | 27 N$ | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.93 (33 N$) | 56 N$ | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.98 (34 N$) | 25 N$ | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (181 N$) | 140 N$ | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.15 (24 N$) | 21 N$ | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.33 (27 N$) | 11 N$ | + 148% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 19% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,788 (20,350 N$) | 19,335 N$ | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,231 (14,014 N$) | 15,683 N$ | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$99 (1,129 N$) | 4,781 N$ | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,477 (16,808 N$) | 13,913 N$ | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$881 (10,029 N$) | 7,746 N$ | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$67 (759 N$) | 759 N$ | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$40 (459 N$) | 1,168 N$ | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$404 (4,593 N$) | 5,371 N$ | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$140 (1,593 N$) | 2,479 N$ | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (105 N$) | 87 N$ | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (226 N$) | 142 N$ | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (819 N$) | 758 N$ | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$46 (523 N$) | 460 N$ | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$122 (1,388 N$) | 1,284 N$ | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$138 (1,575 N$) | 2,111 N$ | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 104% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,850 (282,847 N$) | 286,294 N$ | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 (13 N$) | 14 N$ | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$88 (1,006 N$) | 294 N$ | + 242% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$36 (405 N$) | 103 N$ | + 295% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 63% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (134 N$) | 59 N$ | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 (162 N$) | 251 N$ | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$151 (1,720 N$) | 512 N$ | + 236% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (106 N$) | 44 N$ | + 143% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.18 (59 N$) | 27 N$ | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.80 (55 N$) | 48 N$ | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.50 (40 N$) | 42 N$ | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.92 (33 N$) | 29 N$ | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (337 N$) | 161 N$ | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 58% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (626 N$) | 389 N$ | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (306 N$) | 124 N$ | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 (1,647 N$) | 1,183 N$ | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$106 (1,203 N$) | 508 N$ | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (159 N$) | 56 N$ | + 185% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.44 (51 N$) | 36 N$ | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (90 N$) | 27 N$ | + 236% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$659 (7,503 N$) | 11,845 N$ | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (4.40 N$) | 1.58 N$ | + 178% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (667 N$) | 635 N$ | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (148 N$) | 47 N$ | + 213% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 988 prices entered by 155 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 29% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia)
For example, you would need at least 70,771 N$ (C$6,218) in Montreal to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 55,000 N$ in Windhoek.
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