Cost of living in Montreal, Canada vs Wuxi, China
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Food | + 70% | |||
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Food in Montreal (Canada) is 70% more expensive than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (97元) | 46元 | + 111% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (62元) | 32元 | + 93% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (37元) | 13元 | + 187% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.50 (13元) | 16元 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.47 (23元) | 15元 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.54 (29元) | 7元 | + 333% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (54元) | 40元 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.21 (22元) | 15元 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.93 (15元) | 8元 | + 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.98 (15元) | 9元 | + 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (83元) | 109元 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.15 (11元) | 8元 | + 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.33 (12元) | 10元 | + 26% | |
Housing | + 60% | |||
Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 60% more expensive than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,779 (9,262元) | 5,152元 | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,231 (6,410元) | 3,017元 | + 112% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$99 (516元) | 616元 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,477 (7,688元) | 3,977元 | + 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$881 (4,587元) | 2,477元 | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$67 (347元) | 1,059元 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$40 (210元) | 98元 | + 113% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$404 (2,101元) | 2,789元 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$140 (729元) | 1,109元 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (48元) | 34元 | + 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (103元) | 38元 | + 174% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 36% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (374元) | 801元 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$46 (239元) | 402元 | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$122 (635元) | 694元 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$138 (721元) | 437元 | + 65% | |
Transportation | + 35% | |||
Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 35% more expensive than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,183 (125,892元) | 167,519元 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 (6元) | 7元 | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$88 (460元) | 224元 | + 105% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$36 (185元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Wuxi (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (61元) | 50元 | + 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 (74元) | 84元 | - 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$151 (787元) | 585元 | + 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (49元) | 38元 | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.18 (27元) | 53元 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.80 (25元) | 45元 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.50 (18元) | 9元 | + 101% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.92 (15元) | 12元 | + 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (154元) | 42元 | + 265% | |
Entertainment | + 34% | |||
Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 34% more expensive than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (286元) | 141元 | + 103% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (140元) | 95元 | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 (753元) | 852元 | - 12% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$106 (550元) | 354元 | + 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (73元) | 65元 | + 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.44 (23元) | 36元 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (41元) | 33元 | + 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$659 (3,432元) | 2,900元 | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (2.01元) | 0.39元 | + 422% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (305元) | 578元 | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (67元) | 19元 | + 262% | |
TOTAL | + 38% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 38% more expensive than in Wuxi (China)
For example, you would need at least 22,136元 (C$4,252) in Montreal to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 16,000元 in Wuxi.
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