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- Montpellier
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Montpellier, France compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montpellier (France) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$23) | C$15 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$13) | C$9 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.57 (C$9) | C$5.69 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (C$1.65) | C$2.17 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.53 (C$5.53) | C$4.84 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.55 (C$3.99) | C$2.90 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (C$3.17) | C$4.00 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.34 (C$2.09) | C$3.31 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (C$1.82) | C$3.07 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$16 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.12 (C$3.32) | C$2.51 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (C$1.52) | C$2.07 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Montpellier (France) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,294 (C$2,028) | C$1,576 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €952 (C$1,491) | C$1,122 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (C$160) | C$109 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €775 (C$1,214) | C$1,019 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €576 (C$902) | C$774 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €41 (C$64) | C$66 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (C$44) | C$40 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €464 (C$728) | C$377 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €144 (C$225) | C$98 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$17) | C$23 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Montpellier (France) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (C$130) | C$59 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (C$59) | C$40 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (C$147) | C$93 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (C$178) | C$92 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Montpellier (France) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,818 (C$42,010) | C$22,749 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (C$2.07) | C$1.26 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (C$71) | C$65 | + 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (C$35) | C$31 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Montpellier (France) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.42 (C$8) | C$8 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €25 (C$40) | C$20 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (C$38) | C$96 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.63 (C$7) | C$6 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.07 (C$6) | C$3.72 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 129% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.50 (C$3.91) | C$3.09 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.76 (C$4.32) | C$2.46 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$30) | C$19 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Montpellier (France) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (C$60) | C$46 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$32) | C$26 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (C$91) | C$101 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (C$91) | C$87 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$16) | C$9 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.90 (C$4.54) | C$5.53 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.82 (C$9) | C$5.67 | + 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €549 (C$860) | C$549 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (C$0.38) | C$1.04 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (C$58) | C$35 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 359 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Montpellier (France) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,190
(€3,313)
in Montpellier
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,400
in Abbotsford.
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