Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 32% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 52% | |||
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| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 52% 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$21 (346 Kč) | 210 Kč | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (231 Kč) | 173 Kč | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (133 Kč) | 99 Kč | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.96 (49 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$6 (102 Kč) | 82 Kč | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.98 (82 Kč) | 72 Kč | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (151 Kč) | 132 Kč | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.26 (70 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.55 (42 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.20 (53 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (265 Kč) | 149 Kč | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.62 (43 Kč) | 45 Kč | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.58 (59 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 11% 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$2,485 (40,809 Kč) | 36,217 Kč | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,801 (29,571 Kč) | 27,978 Kč | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$147 (2,421 Kč) | 5,881 Kč | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,497 (24,581 Kč) | 23,203 Kč | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,084 (17,797 Kč) | 17,056 Kč | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$104 (1,703 Kč) | 4,041 Kč | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$59 (976 Kč) | 417 Kč | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$409 (6,715 Kč) | 7,274 Kč | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$225 (3,701 Kč) | 3,946 Kč | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (215 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$32 (529 Kč) | 340 Kč | + 56% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 7% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$85 (1,397 Kč) | 1,907 Kč | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$53 (865 Kč) | 867 Kč | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$121 (1,993 Kč) | 2,034 Kč | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$156 (2,556 Kč) | 2,337 Kč | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 52% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,776 (505,365 Kč) | 607,006 Kč | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.89 (31 Kč) | 41 Kč | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$94 (1,538 Kč) | 550 Kč | + 180% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (374 Kč) | 283 Kč | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 47% 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$11 (186 Kč) | 159 Kč | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (322 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$152 (2,495 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | + 110% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (128 Kč) | 116 Kč | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (106 Kč) | 93 Kč | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.63 (92 Kč) | 85 Kč | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.61 (76 Kč) | 46 Kč | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$4.09 (67 Kč) | 63 Kč | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$32 (520 Kč) | 508 Kč | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 31% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Montreal | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$66 (1,087 Kč) | 959 Kč | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (488 Kč) | 419 Kč | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$201 (3,306 Kč) | 2,008 Kč | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$98 (1,608 Kč) | 992 Kč | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$16 (255 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.87 (80 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (127 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 153% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$883 (14,494 Kč) | 13,719 Kč | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.41 (7 Kč) | 3.77 Kč | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$44 (715 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (247 Kč) | 140 Kč | + 77% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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