Cost of living in Montreal, Canada vs Verona, Italy
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Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Montreal (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (€12) | €13 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (€7) | €8 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (€4.64) | €4.33 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.29 (€1.49) | €1.37 | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.29 (€2.79) | €4.20 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.51 (€3.58) | €1.87 | + 92% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (€6) | €5.74 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.28 (€2.79) | €1.70 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.02 (€1.96) | €1.39 | + 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.99 (€1.94) | €1.38 | + 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (€10) | €7 | + 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.11 (€1.37) | €2.27 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.33 (€1.52) | €1.03 | + 47% | |
Housing | + 8% | |||
Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,803 (€1,172) | €965 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,216 (€791) | €672 | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$95 (€62) | €178 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,405 (€913) | €630 | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$895 (€582) | €483 | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$80 (€52) | €100 | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$38 (€25) | €24 | + 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$392 (€255) | €431 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$136 (€88) | €122 | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (€5.96) | €4.99 | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (€13) | €9 | + 45% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 32% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$62 (€41) | €94 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$44 (€29) | €35 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (€78) | €91 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$126 (€82) | €130 | - 37% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,308 (€15,803) | €20,723 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.17 (€0.76) | €1.45 | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$88 (€57) | €34 | + 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$35 (€23) | €20 | + 14% | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (€7) | €8 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 (€9) | €8 | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$130 (€85) | €99 | - 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (€5.79) | €5.45 | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.43 (€3.53) | €3.61 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.13 (€3.34) | €3.88 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.31 (€2.15) | €1.61 | + 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.94 (€1.91) | €2.34 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (€19) | €19 | + 1% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$51 (€33) | €39 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (€17) | €16 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 (€94) | €94 | + 1% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$90 (€58) | €58 | + 0% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (€9) | €7 | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.33 (€2.81) | €1.45 | + 93% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (€5.16) | €4.61 | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$677 (€440) | €447 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.37 (€0.24) | €0.18 | + 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$56 (€36) | €48 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (€8) | €5.29 | + 52% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in Verona (Italy)
For example, you would need at least €2,932 (C$4,510) in Montreal to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,800 in Verona.
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