Cost of living in Montreal, Canada vs Witbank, South Africa
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| Food | + 144% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 144% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (R 218) | R 60 | + 264% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (R 140) | R 59 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (R 83) | R 49 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.50 (R 29) | R 12 | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.47 (R 52) | R 29 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.54 (R 65) | R 14 | + 347% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (R 120) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.21 (R 49) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.93 (R 34) | R 7 | + 426% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.98 (R 35) | R 12 | + 189% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (R 186) | R 87 | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.15 (R 25) | R 16 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.33 (R 27) | R 12 | + 133% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,779 (R 20,759) | R 15,755 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,231 (R 14,367) | R 9,718 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$99 (R 1,158) | R 1,926 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,477 (R 17,231) | R 12,645 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$881 (R 10,282) | R 12,000 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$67 (R 778) | R 1,000 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$40 (R 470) | R 986 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$404 (R 4,709) | R 7,119 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$140 (R 1,633) | R 2,169 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (R 108) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (R 232) | R 19 | + 1136% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (R 839) | R 690 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$46 (R 536) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$122 (R 1,423) | R 2,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$138 (R 1,615) | R 1,500 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,183 (R 282,175) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 (R 14) | R 13 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$88 (R 1,031) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$36 (R 415) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 101% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (R 138) | R 50 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 (R 166) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$151 (R 1,764) | R 428 | + 312% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (R 109) | R 35 | + 212% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.18 (R 60) | R 30 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.80 (R 56) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.50 (R 41) | R 40 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.92 (R 34) | R 15 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (R 346) | R 120 | + 188% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 59% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (R 642) | R 372 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (R 314) | R 113 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 (R 1,688) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$106 (R 1,233) | R 600 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (R 163) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.44 (R 52) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (R 93) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$659 (R 7,692) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (R 4.51) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (R 684) | R 200 | + 242% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (R 150) | R 37 | + 306% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
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 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 35% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa)
For example, you would need at least R 59,409 (C$5,091) in Montreal to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 44,000 in Witbank.
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