Cost of living in Montreal is 71% higher than in Old Harbour (without rent).
Rent in Montreal is 248% more expensive than in Old Harbour.
Cost of living including rent in Montreal is 130% higher than in Old Harbour.
Food in Montreal is 48% more expensive than in Old Harbour.
Transport in Montreal is 207% more expensive than in Old Harbour.
| Montreal | Old Harbour | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Montreal | Old Harbour | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.6 $ | 6.37 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 76.2 $ | 31.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 5.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.72 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.94 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.2 $ | 0.96 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.34 $ | 4.19 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.92 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.95 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.73 $ | 4.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.1 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 7.98 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ | 8.31 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.4 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.28 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.06 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.7 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.18 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.5 $ | 8.87 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.79 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 73.2 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.3 $ | 27 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 121 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 6.8 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.65 $ | 6.53 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.67 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.01 $ | 1.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
49.3 $ | 30.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
77 $ | 48 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
42.7 $ | 45 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 856 $ | 176 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,492 $ | 478 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,044 $ | 332 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,012 $ | 882 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,494 $ | 1,864 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,431 $ | 1,680 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,805 $ | 830 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.28 % | 9.43 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.2 $ | 79.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.3 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Haircut | 32.8 $ | 9.21 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.7 $ | 74.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 61.4 $ | 35.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 669 $ | 240 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,957 $ | 2,161 $ |