Cost of living in Montreal, Canada vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 40% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (3,103 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (1,860 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (1,207 G$) | 521 G$ | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.51 (413 G$) | 510 G$ | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.48 (737 G$) | 730 G$ | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.04 (828 G$) | 383 G$ | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (1,572 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.25 (698 G$) | 740 G$ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.14 (515 G$) | 229 G$ | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.85 (468 G$) | 333 G$ | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (2,555 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.12 (348 G$) | 400 G$ | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.26 (371 G$) | 282 G$ | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 26% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,834 (301,262 G$) | 232,431 G$ | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,223 (201,004 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$119 (19,514 G$) | 20,497 G$ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,405 (230,838 G$) | 117,257 G$ | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$895 (147,099 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$80 (13,144 G$) | 13,624 G$ | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$38 (6,284 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$392 (64,419 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$137 (22,456 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (1,505 G$) | 1,705 G$ | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$19 (3,176 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 96% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$62 (10,265 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$44 (7,221 G$) | 7,398 G$ | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (19,744 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$126 (20,747 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 39% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,308 (3,993,957 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 (194 G$) | 220 G$ | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$88 (14,427 G$) | 8,612 G$ | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$36 (5,863 G$) | 3,664 G$ | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 50% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (1,810 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 (2,343 G$) | 2,219 G$ | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$130 (21,391 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 459% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (1,463 G$) | 1,216 G$ | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.07 (834 G$) | 769 G$ | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.13 (843 G$) | 917 G$ | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.31 (544 G$) | 484 G$ | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.94 (483 G$) | 405 G$ | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (4,156 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 269% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 60% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$49 (8,109 G$) | 4,896 G$ | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$24 (3,958 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 (23,772 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 314% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$90 (14,768 G$) | 13,433 G$ | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (2,195 G$) | 1,714 G$ | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.33 (711 G$) | 919 G$ | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (1,183 G$) | 417 G$ | + 183% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$697 (114,497 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.37 (61 G$) | 21 G$ | + 185% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$55 (8,964 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (2,029 G$) | 549 G$ | + 269% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 38% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, you would need at least 962,202 G$ (C$5,856) in Montreal to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 699,000 G$ in Georgetown.
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