Cost of living in Montpellier (France) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in Montpellier (France) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Montpellier | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$18) | C$20 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.45 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (C$1.25) | C$1.98 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.39 (C$5.96) | C$4.18 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.49 (C$3.38) | C$3.17 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (C$2.89) | C$4.24 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.68 (C$2.28) | C$3.76 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.97 (C$2.67) | C$3.41 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$10) | C$19 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (C$2.68) | C$2.48 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 (C$1.41) | C$1.93 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Montpellier (France) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,290 (C$1,752) | C$2,136 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €931 (C$1,263) | C$1,233 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 (C$159) | C$124 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €722 (C$980) | C$1,120 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €575 (C$780) | C$805 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €54 (C$74) | C$66 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$34) | C$54 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (C$543) | C$311 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (C$168) | C$97 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$16) | C$25 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Montpellier (France) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (C$111) | C$60 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (C$46) | C$39 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (C$119) | C$98 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (C$156) | C$117 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Montpellier (France) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,490 (C$33,242) | C$22,942 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (C$2.07) | C$1.40 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (C$65) | C$67 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 (C$36) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Montpellier (France) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (C$7) | C$8 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (C$15) | C$22 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (C$33) | C$77 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.71 (C$6) | C$6 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.27 (C$5.80) | C$3.85 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.05 (C$5.49) | C$4.33 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (C$2.73) | C$3.16 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.60 (C$3.54) | C$2.46 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (C$28) | C$20 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Montpellier (France) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Montpellier | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (C$51) | C$51 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$24) | C$27 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (C$115) | C$135 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (C$73) | C$96 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.84 (C$5.21) | C$5.42 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.14 (C$7) | C$7 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 (C$689) | C$647 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (C$0.30) | C$0.83 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (C$51) | C$37 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (C$13) | C$11 | + 22% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
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