Cost of living in Montreal, Canada vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (€12) | €16 | - 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (€8) | €8 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (€4.71) | €6 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.37 (€1.56) | €0.96 | + 63% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.40 (€2.90) | €2.79 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.51 (€3.63) | €2.02 | + 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (€7) | €5.36 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.28 (€2.82) | €2.49 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.02 (€1.99) | €1.60 | + 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.99 (€1.97) | €2.31 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (€10) | €7 | + 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.11 (€1.39) | €2.05 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.33 (€1.54) | €1.09 | + 41% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,821 (€1,200) | €1,233 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,246 (€821) | €912 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$95 (€63) | €129 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,497 (€987) | €750 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$857 (€565) | €544 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$73 (€48) | €143 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$36 (€24) | €27 | - 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$407 (€268) | €357 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$136 (€89) | €109 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (€6) | €9 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (€13) | €13 | + 2% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 22% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$62 (€41) | €79 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$44 (€29) | €30 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$117 (€77) | €86 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$126 (€83) | €116 | - 28% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,183 (€15,940) | €25,406 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 (€0.78) | €1.37 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$88 (€58) | €33 | + 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$35 (€23) | €17 | + 39% | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 37% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (€7) | €5.75 | + 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 (€9) | €7 | + 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$130 (€86) | €24 | + 255% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (€5.87) | €4.71 | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.43 (€3.58) | €4.25 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.13 (€3.38) | €3.63 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.34 (€2.20) | €1.71 | + 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.93 (€1.93) | €1.99 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (€20) | €18 | + 7% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 (€34) | €38 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (€17) | €18 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 (€95) | €87 | + 10% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$90 (€59) | €53 | + 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (€9) | €9 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.33 (€2.85) | €2.65 | + 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (€5.09) | €5.93 | - 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$681 (€449) | €407 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.37 (€0.24) | €0.15 | + 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$56 (€37) | €52 | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (€8) | €8 | + 6% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €3,531 (C$5,356) in Montreal to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,500 in Bordeaux.
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