Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 40% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 66% | |||
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| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 66% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Montreal | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$27 (464 Kč) | 245 Kč | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$17 (283 Kč) | 197 Kč | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (168 Kč) | 116 Kč | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.53 (60 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$6 (103 Kč) | 69 Kč | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.61 (95 Kč) | 66 Kč | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$12 (209 Kč) | 175 Kč | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.14 (70 Kč) | 39 Kč | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.12 (53 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.50 (59 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 (334 Kč) | 147 Kč | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.71 (46 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.73 (46 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 9% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Montreal | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,498 (42,398 Kč) | 36,956 Kč | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,992 (33,811 Kč) | 28,125 Kč | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$117 (1,982 Kč) | 5,429 Kč | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,600 (27,145 Kč) | 24,495 Kč | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,307 (22,173 Kč) | 18,636 Kč | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$80 (1,350 Kč) | 3,564 Kč | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 (917 Kč) | 538 Kč | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$526 (8,931 Kč) | 13,111 Kč | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$183 (3,104 Kč) | 4,133 Kč | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$17 (287 Kč) | 332 Kč | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 (429 Kč) | 272 Kč | + 58% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Montreal | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$83 (1,410 Kč) | 2,037 Kč | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$90 (1,527 Kč) | 1,226 Kč | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$138 (2,333 Kč) | 2,325 Kč | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$133 (2,254 Kč) | 3,337 Kč | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 64% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Montreal | Prague | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$31,824 (540,036 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.68 (28 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$99 (1,682 Kč) | 513 Kč | + 228% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$31 (521 Kč) | 324 Kč | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 60% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Montreal | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (196 Kč) | 182 Kč | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$29 (490 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$177 (3,008 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (119 Kč) | 142 Kč | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (107 Kč) | 92 Kč | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (121 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$6 (109 Kč) | 64 Kč | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.55 (60 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (519 Kč) | 509 Kč | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 47% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Montreal | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$71 (1,209 Kč) | 679 Kč | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$33 (566 Kč) | 489 Kč | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$182 (3,092 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$178 (3,027 Kč) | 1,228 Kč | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$18 (310 Kč) | 174 Kč | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.51 (93 Kč) | 77 Kč | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$9 (147 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 185% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$866 (14,692 Kč) | 18,601 Kč | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.38 (7 Kč) | 3.45 Kč | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$53 (895 Kč) | 1,648 Kč | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (258 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 69% | |
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TOTAL | + 40% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
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