Cost of living in Delta is 24% lower than in Montreal (without rent).
Rent in Delta is 62% more expensive than in Montreal.
Cost of living including rent in Delta is 19% higher than in Montreal.
Food in Delta is 12% cheaper than in Montreal.
Transport in Delta is 64% cheaper than in Montreal.
| Delta | Montreal | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Delta | Montreal | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.8 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 52 $ | 76.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.8 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.45 $ | 6.72 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.85 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.93 $ | 2.2 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.47 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.22 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.6 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.7 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.07 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.48 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.98 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.71 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.72 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.5 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.1 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 14.1 $ | 11.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.87 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 89.1 $ | 73.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.33 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.1 $ | 18.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 95.7 $ | 121 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.21 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.77 $ | 5.65 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.95 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.86 $ | 3.01 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
81.2 $ | 49.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
125 $ | 77 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56.5 $ | 42.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,434 $ | 856 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,592 $ | 1,492 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,549 $ | 1,044 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,585 $ | 2,012 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 8,325 $ | 7,494 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,757 $ | 4,431 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,021 $ | 2,805 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.84 % | 6.28 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.6 $ | 33.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.2 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Haircut | 19.6 $ | 32.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 74.3 $ | 95.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48.6 $ | 61.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,000 $ | 669 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,199 $ | 6,957 $ |