Cost of living in Paris (France) is 31% more expensive than in Montreal (Canada)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Paris (France) is 9% more expensive than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
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| Paris | Montreal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (C$31) | C$24 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (C$17) | C$16 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (C$2.25) | C$3.79 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.45 (C$9) | C$7 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.53 (C$5.63) | C$5.54 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$10) | C$13 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (C$3.77) | C$3.96 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.23 (C$3.56) | C$3.01 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.37 (C$3.78) | C$3.51 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (C$17) | C$20 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.69 (C$4.29) | C$3.12 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.57 (C$2.50) | C$2.92 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 75% more expensive than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
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| Paris | Montreal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €3,321 (C$5,292) | C$2,596 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,754 (C$4,389) | C$1,998 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €282 (C$449) | C$120 | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €2,004 (C$3,193) | C$1,714 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,502 (C$2,393) | C$1,380 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (C$157) | C$74 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$40) | C$54 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €332 (C$529) | C$526 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (C$217) | C$183 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (C$18) | C$17 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$24) | C$26 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 33% more expensive than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
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| Paris | Montreal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (C$144) | C$77 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (C$68) | C$61 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (C$168) | C$154 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (C$167) | C$133 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 37% more expensive than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
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| Paris | Montreal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,916 (C$50,863) | C$35,614 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (C$2.91) | C$1.66 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €85 (C$135) | C$101 | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (C$30) | C$31 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 32% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
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| Paris | Montreal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.06 (C$4.87) | C$12 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (C$20) | C$29 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (C$43) | C$177 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.58 (C$7) | C$9 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.82 (C$8) | C$6 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.81 (C$6) | C$7 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.88 (C$4.60) | C$6 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.01 (C$4.79) | C$3.43 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (C$37) | C$31 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 7% more expensive than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
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| Paris | Montreal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (C$72) | C$68 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (C$39) | C$31 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (C$184) | C$182 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €79 (C$126) | C$154 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (C$22) | C$20 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.12 (C$8) | C$5.91 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €474 (C$756) | C$866 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.31 (C$0.50) | C$0.39 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (C$47) | C$52 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (C$19) | C$15 | + 23% | |
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TOTAL | + 31% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 641 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
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