Cost of living in Montreal, Canada vs Wonju, South Korea
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (₩16,765) | ₩9,500 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (₩10,706) | ₩5,655 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (₩6,395) | ₩4,250 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.50 (₩2,235) | ₩2,200 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.47 (₩4,003) | ₩3,350 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.54 (₩4,960) | ₩4,500 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (₩9,219) | ₩11,600 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.21 (₩3,771) | ₩9,000 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.93 (₩2,624) | ₩7,000 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.98 (₩2,666) | ₩1,850 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (₩14,265) | ₩27,000 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.15 (₩1,924) | ₩2,450 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.33 (₩2,087) | ₩2,350 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 32% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,779 (₩1,592,939) | ₩800,000 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,231 (₩1,102,452) | ₩500,000 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$99 (₩88,836) | ₩275,000 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,477 (₩1,322,226) | ₩700,000 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$881 (₩788,965) | ₩461,905 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$67 (₩59,710) | ₩225,000 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$40 (₩36,083) | ₩31,196 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$404 (₩361,329) | ₩600,000 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$140 (₩125,329) | ₩80,000 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (₩8,277) | ₩9,500 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (₩17,789) | ₩10,000 | + 78% | |
| Clothes | - 73% | |||
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 73% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (₩64,396) | ₩80,000 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$46 (₩41,165) | ₩250,000 | - 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$122 (₩109,198) | ₩105,000 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$138 (₩123,930) | ₩120,000 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 86% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,183 (₩21,652,822) | ₩19,000,000 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 (₩1,055) | ₩1,650 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$88 (₩79,123) | ₩18,000 | + 340% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$36 (₩31,862) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 7% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (₩10,564) | ₩2,300 | + 359% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 (₩12,767) | ₩4,000 | + 219% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$151 (₩135,333) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (₩8,377) | ₩6,000 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.18 (₩4,640) | ₩4,000 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.80 (₩4,294) | ₩4,500 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.50 (₩3,130) | ₩4,000 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.92 (₩2,611) | ₩2,000 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (₩26,527) | ₩63,000 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 11% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (₩49,253) | ₩32,500 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (₩24,097) | ₩12,000 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 (₩129,544) | ₩125,000 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$106 (₩94,634) | ₩87,500 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (₩12,477) | ₩10,000 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.44 (₩3,976) | ₩4,750 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (₩7,105) | ₩3,250 | + 119% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$659 (₩590,215) | ₩1,000,000 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (₩346) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (₩52,454) | ₩58,000 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (₩11,514) | ₩3,600 | + 220% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 11% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea)
For example, you would need at least ₩2,521,089 (C$2,816) in Montreal to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₩2,270,000 in Wonju.
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