Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 36% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico)
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| Food | + 29% | |||
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| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 29% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Montreal | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 (Mex$ 283) | Mex$ 239 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 137 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 76 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.90 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 27 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.22 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 49 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.15 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 28 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 93 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.28 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 50 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.60 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 37 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.22 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 27 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 246 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.76 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 32 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.30 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 26 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 23% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Montreal | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,511 (Mex$ 32,020) | Mex$ 29,478 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,736 (Mex$ 22,139) | Mex$ 16,376 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$142 (Mex$ 1,813) | Mex$ 1,171 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,490 (Mex$ 18,996) | Mex$ 20,427 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,079 (Mex$ 13,766) | Mex$ 10,130 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$107 (Mex$ 1,362) | Mex$ 807 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$58 (Mex$ 738) | Mex$ 411 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$384 (Mex$ 4,899) | Mex$ 6,772 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$173 (Mex$ 2,206) | Mex$ 2,885 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 125 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (Mex$ 341) | Mex$ 109 | + 212% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 12% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Montreal | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$81 (Mex$ 1,031) | Mex$ 1,070 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$54 (Mex$ 684) | Mex$ 855 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$122 (Mex$ 1,555) | Mex$ 1,866 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$155 (Mex$ 1,980) | Mex$ 1,575 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 64% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Montreal | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,643 (Mex$ 390,782) | Mex$ 397,177 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.73 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 23 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$95 (Mex$ 1,210) | Mex$ 502 | + 141% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 151 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 65% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Montreal | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 112 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (Mex$ 309) | Mex$ 219 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$175 (Mex$ 2,228) | Mex$ 717 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 75 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 59 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.63 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 61 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.09 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 41 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$4.05 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 32 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$32 (Mex$ 408) | Mex$ 326 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 38% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Montreal | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$64 (Mex$ 822) | Mex$ 355 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (Mex$ 383) | Mex$ 150 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$186 (Mex$ 2,373) | Mex$ 910 | + 161% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$104 (Mex$ 1,326) | Mex$ 1,002 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$19 (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 187 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.11 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 80 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 50 | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$844 (Mex$ 10,763) | Mex$ 10,767 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.48 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 2.92 | + 112% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$43 (Mex$ 544) | Mex$ 1,572 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 71 | + 171% | |
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TOTAL | + 36% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,317 prices entered by 297 different people.
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