Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 19% cheaper than in St. Gallen (Switzerland)
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Montreal (Canada) is 21% cheaper than in St. Gallen (Switzerland) | ||||
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Montreal | St. Gallen | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (CHF 17) | CHF 21 | - 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (CHF 10) | CHF 13 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (CHF 5.65) | CHF 10 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.21 (CHF 2.12) | CHF 1.56 | + 36% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.46 (CHF 3.61) | CHF 5.41 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.42 (CHF 3.58) | CHF 3.67 | - 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.13 (CHF 2.73) | CHF 4.35 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.74 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 3.65 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.28 (CHF 2.17) | CHF 1.65 | + 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (CHF 11) | CHF 13 | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.77 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 2.25 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.76 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 1.90 | - 4% | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 19% cheaper than in St. Gallen (Switzerland) | ||||
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Montreal | St. Gallen | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,557 (CHF 1,689) | CHF 2,009 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,689 (CHF 1,116) | CHF 1,527 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$109 (CHF 72) | CHF 166 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,562 (CHF 1,032) | CHF 1,004 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,133 (CHF 748) | CHF 791 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$87 (CHF 57) | CHF 84 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$50 (CHF 33) | CHF 35 | - 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$414 (CHF 273) | CHF 500 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$166 (CHF 110) | CHF 190 | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 (CHF 16) | CHF 27 | - 39% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 43% cheaper than in St. Gallen (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$76 (CHF 50) | CHF 124 | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$54 (CHF 36) | CHF 55 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$124 (CHF 82) | CHF 118 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$149 (CHF 99) | CHF 164 | - 40% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 12% cheaper than in St. Gallen (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,009 (CHF 21,806) | CHF 24,570 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.67 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 1.61 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$98 (CHF 65) | CHF 71 | - 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$32 (CHF 21) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 26% cheaper than in St. Gallen (Switzerland) | ||||
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Montreal | St. Gallen | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (CHF 16) | CHF 24 | - 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$189 (CHF 125) | CHF 135 | - 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (CHF 4.65) | CHF 7 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.79 (CHF 3.83) | CHF 4.03 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (CHF 4.04) | CHF 4.63 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$5.52 (CHF 3.65) | CHF 4.95 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$4.08 (CHF 2.70) | CHF 3.35 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (CHF 20) | CHF 42 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 16% cheaper than in St. Gallen (Switzerland) | ||||
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Montreal | St. Gallen | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$66 (CHF 44) | CHF 47 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$33 (CHF 22) | CHF 33 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$212 (CHF 140) | CHF 180 | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$141 (CHF 93) | CHF 87 | + 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$19 (CHF 13) | CHF 13 | - 0% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.61 (CHF 3.71) | CHF 4.57 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (CHF 5.49) | CHF 6 | - 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$844 (CHF 558) | CHF 587 | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.48 (CHF 0.32) | CHF 0.41 | - 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$47 (CHF 31) | CHF 81 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (CHF 10) | CHF 8 | + 19% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 324 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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