Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 72% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 159% | |||
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Food in Montreal (Canada) is 159% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Montreal | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$27 (50,012 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 460% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$17 (30,431 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 214% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (18,135 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.53 (6,447 Shilling) | 2,841 Shilling | + 127% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.87 (10,727 Shilling) | 4,362 Shilling | + 146% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.61 (10,249 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 394% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$12 (22,515 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.14 (7,570 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.12 (5,698 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 213% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.50 (6,391 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 106% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 (36,016 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 115% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.71 (4,954 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 76% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.73 (4,992 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 340% | |
Housing | + 84% | |||
Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 84% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Montreal | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,604 (4,759,218 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 322% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,992 (3,640,941 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$117 (213,424 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,600 (2,923,033 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,307 (2,387,640 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 193% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$80 (145,333 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 (98,697 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | C$526 (961,680 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$183 (334,219 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$17 (30,891 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 (46,144 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$83 (151,788 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$90 (164,390 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$138 (251,279 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$133 (242,729 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$35,614 (65,079,473 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.69 (3,083 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$117 (213,872 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$33 (60,069 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 117% | |||
Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 117% 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$12 (21,056 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$29 (52,717 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 427% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$177 (323,942 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 376% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (12,855 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (11,502 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (13,071 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$6 (11,714 Shilling) | 6,342 Shilling | + 85% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.55 (6,482 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (55,921 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 982% | |
Entertainment | + 73% | |||
Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 73% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Montreal | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$73 (132,508 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 306% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$33 (61,167 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$182 (333,000 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$155 (283,285 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 318% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$18 (33,379 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 154% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.78 (10,554 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$9 (15,579 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 247% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$866 (1,582,059 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (704 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$52 (94,935 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (27,789 Shilling) | 5,803 Shilling | + 379% | |
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TOTAL | + 72% |

These prices were last updated on February 16, 2025.
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