Cost of living in Cape Girardeau is 25% lower than in Montreal (without rent).
Rent in Cape Girardeau is 13% cheaper than in Montreal.
Cost of living including rent in Cape Girardeau is 19% lower than in Montreal.
Food in Cape Girardeau is 13% cheaper than in Montreal.
Transport in Cape Girardeau is 69% cheaper than in Montreal.
| Cape Girardeau | Montreal | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cape Girardeau | Montreal | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.9 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 50.1 $ | 76.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.95 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.47 $ | 6.72 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.13 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.5 $ | 2.2 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.21 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.28 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.19 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.78 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.54 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.53 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.2 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.1 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.37 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.4 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.49 $ | 11.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.85 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 65.7 $ | 73.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.5 $ | 18.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 99.1 $ | 121 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.53 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.05 $ | 5.65 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.75 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.05 $ | 3.01 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
95.4 $ | 49.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
147 $ | 77 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
70.1 $ | 42.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 694 $ | 856 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,906 $ | 1,492 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 702 $ | 1,044 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,461 $ | 2,012 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,993 $ | 7,494 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,803 $ | 4,431 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,419 $ | 2,805 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.54 % | 6.28 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20 $ | 33.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Haircut | 16.7 $ | 32.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.6 $ | 95.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.4 $ | 61.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,193 $ | 669 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,692 $ | 6,957 $ |