Cost of living in Montreal, Canada vs Ploieşti, Romania
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Food | + 143% | |||
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Food in Montreal (Canada) is 143% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (62 lei) | 30 lei | + 108% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (39 lei) | 18 lei | + 119% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (23 lei) | 11 lei | + 115% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.50 (8 lei) | 4.70 lei | + 75% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.47 (15 lei) | 9 lei | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.54 (18 lei) | 4.29 lei | + 324% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (34 lei) | 10 lei | + 223% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.21 (14 lei) | 3.33 lei | + 315% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.93 (10 lei) | 2.10 lei | + 358% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.98 (10 lei) | 2.86 lei | + 242% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (52 lei) | 24 lei | + 122% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.15 (7 lei) | 5.55 lei | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.33 (8 lei) | 1.58 lei | + 386% | |
Housing | + 183% | |||
Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 183% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,779 (5,847 lei) | 1,719 lei | + 240% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,231 (4,047 lei) | 1,312 lei | + 208% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$99 (326 lei) | 475 lei | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,477 (4,853 lei) | 1,263 lei | + 284% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$881 (2,896 lei) | 1,023 lei | + 183% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$67 (219 lei) | 188 lei | + 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$40 (132 lei) | 25 lei | + 430% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$404 (1,326 lei) | 1,441 lei | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$140 (460 lei) | 412 lei | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (30 lei) | 38 lei | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (65 lei) | 14 lei | + 360% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (236 lei) | 239 lei | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$46 (151 lei) | 172 lei | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$122 (401 lei) | 372 lei | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$138 (455 lei) | 340 lei | + 34% | |
Transportation | + 96% | |||
Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 96% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,183 (79,480 lei) | 77,593 lei | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 (3.87 lei) | 5.68 lei | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$88 (290 lei) | 84 lei | + 244% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$36 (117 lei) | 17 lei | + 577% | |
Personal Care | + 66% | |||
Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 66% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (39 lei) | 36 lei | + 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 (47 lei) | 37 lei | + 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$151 (497 lei) | 157 lei | + 216% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (31 lei) | 29 lei | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.18 (17 lei) | 13 lei | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.80 (16 lei) | 19 lei | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.50 (11 lei) | 6 lei | + 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.92 (10 lei) | 9 lei | + 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (97 lei) | 20 lei | + 391% | |
Entertainment | + 38% | |||
Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 38% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (181 lei) | 84 lei | + 116% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (88 lei) | 40 lei | + 122% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 (476 lei) | 117 lei | + 305% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$106 (347 lei) | 124 lei | + 180% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (46 lei) | 20 lei | + 123% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.44 (15 lei) | 9 lei | + 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (26 lei) | 7 lei | + 296% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$659 (2,166 lei) | 4,000 lei | - 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (1.27 lei) | 1.50 lei | - 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (193 lei) | 151 lei | + 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (42 lei) | 16 lei | + 158% | |
TOTAL | + 97% |

These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 97% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania)
For example, you would need at least 10,224 lei (C$3,111) in Montreal to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 5,200 lei in Ploieşti.
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