Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 50% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 91% | |||
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| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 91% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Montreal | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 (38,463 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 271% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (23,595 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (14,348 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.94 (5,120 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.18 (9,003 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.93 (8,573 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (17,763 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.27 (7,432 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.65 (4,609 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.20 (5,567 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (28,703 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.71 (4,712 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.50 (6,094 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 437% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 65% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Montreal | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,457 (4,273,225 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,773 (3,082,995 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$143 (247,839 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,455 (2,529,617 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,081 (1,880,331 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$104 (181,381 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$58 (100,361 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$384 (668,076 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$180 (312,299 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (25,596 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (46,473 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Montreal | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$82 (142,141 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$54 (93,300 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$122 (212,625 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$155 (270,008 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 4% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Montreal | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,776 (53,520,353 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.82 (3,161 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$93 (161,535 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$24 (41,675 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 82% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Montreal | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (21,782 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (34,126 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 241% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$175 (303,860 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 346% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (13,521 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (11,074 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.63 (9,793 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.72 (6,467 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$4.05 (7,037 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$32 (54,900 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 962% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 50% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Montreal | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$67 (115,998 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 256% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (51,983 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$186 (323,646 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$102 (176,642 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$16 (28,447 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.05 (8,776 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (13,706 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 206% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$921 (1,601,922 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.48 (842 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$45 (78,851 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (26,192 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 399% | |
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TOTAL | + 50% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 697 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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