Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 38% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Montreal (Canada) is 36% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Montreal | Geneva | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (CHF 16) | CHF 27 | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (CHF 5.61) | CHF 12 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.97 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 1.68 | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.68 (CHF 3.72) | CHF 7 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.42 (CHF 3.55) | CHF 3.55 | + 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (CHF 6) | CHF 10 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.13 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 4.65 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.74 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 2.93 | - 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.28 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 2.66 | - 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (CHF 11) | CHF 12 | - 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.77 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 2.80 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.16 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 2.72 | - 24% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 53% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,557 (CHF 1,677) | CHF 3,847 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,689 (CHF 1,108) | CHF 3,155 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$109 (CHF 72) | CHF 165 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,556 (CHF 1,020) | CHF 2,146 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,154 (CHF 756) | CHF 1,695 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$95 (CHF 62) | CHF 121 | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$55 (CHF 36) | CHF 55 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$414 (CHF 271) | CHF 547 | - 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$164 (CHF 107) | CHF 180 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (CHF 16) | CHF 26 | - 38% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 42% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$76 (CHF 50) | CHF 94 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$54 (CHF 36) | CHF 60 | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$124 (CHF 81) | CHF 117 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$149 (CHF 98) | CHF 183 | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 22% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,009 (CHF 21,646) | CHF 35,571 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.63 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 1.91 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$97 (CHF 64) | CHF 68 | - 7% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$32 (CHF 21) | CHF 34 | - 40% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 30% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (CHF 16) | CHF 29 | - 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$158 (CHF 103) | CHF 125 | - 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (CHF 4.61) | CHF 9 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.79 (CHF 3.80) | CHF 4.29 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (CHF 4.01) | CHF 5.10 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$5.51 (CHF 3.62) | CHF 5.06 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$4.08 (CHF 2.68) | CHF 4.59 | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (CHF 20) | CHF 39 | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 32% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Montreal | Geneva | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$62 (CHF 41) | CHF 88 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$32 (CHF 21) | CHF 38 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$186 (CHF 122) | CHF 119 | + 2% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$115 (CHF 76) | CHF 113 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$18 (CHF 12) | CHF 24 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.28 (CHF 3.46) | CHF 4.73 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (CHF 5.50) | CHF 8 | - 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$844 (CHF 553) | CHF 589 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.48 (CHF 0.32) | CHF 0.33 | - 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$47 (CHF 31) | CHF 81 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (CHF 10) | CHF 8 | + 22% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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