- Cost of Living
- France
- Canada
- Montpellier
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Montpellier, France compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montpellier (France) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$20) | C$14 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.75 (C$8) | C$6 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (C$1.50) | C$2.38 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.29 (C$4.81) | C$4.08 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (C$3.51) | C$2.62 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.82 (C$2.67) | C$3.73 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.42 (C$2.08) | C$2.90 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (C$1.55) | C$2.89 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$16 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.83 (C$2.67) | C$2.31 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (C$1.44) | C$1.76 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Montpellier (France) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,235 (C$1,807) | C$1,186 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €926 (C$1,355) | C$982 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 (C$172) | C$117 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €769 (C$1,126) | C$919 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €576 (C$843) | C$695 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €45 (C$66) | C$64 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (C$44) | C$39 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €506 (C$740) | C$392 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €153 (C$224) | C$111 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$17) | C$26 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Montpellier (France) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (C$117) | C$61 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (C$52) | C$41 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (C$124) | C$95 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (C$147) | C$87 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Montpellier (France) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,818 (C$39,239) | C$22,684 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (C$1.92) | C$1.19 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (C$58) | C$47 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (C$33) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Montpellier (France) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.75 (C$7) | C$8 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (C$28) | C$20 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (C$35) | C$85 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.17 (C$6) | C$7 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.71 (C$5.42) | C$3.90 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.76 (C$5.50) | C$3.90 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.73 (C$4.00) | C$3.21 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.53 (C$3.71) | C$2.46 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (C$27) | C$19 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Montpellier (France) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (C$55) | C$43 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$29) | C$27 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (C$74) | C$84 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (C$88) | C$93 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$9 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.59 (C$3.79) | C$5.44 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.87 (C$9) | C$5.57 | + 54% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €144 (C$210) | C$141 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (C$0.33) | C$2.00 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (C$50) | C$34 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 192 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Montpellier (France) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,387
(€2,315)
in Montpellier
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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