Cost of Living

Montreal, Canada

Live cost-of-living data for Montreal — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
36/ 10064% cheaper than New York
-14% rent since Jul 2026
$3,400/mo
Median Income
72/100
Safety
26%
Income Tax
humid continental
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
60/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,250/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$950/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,150/month
Food & Groceries
50/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.35/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.2/kg
Transportation
45/100
Monthly Transit Pass$75/month
One-Way Ticket$3.5/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.8/km
Utilities
48/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$160/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$55/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$35/month
Healthcare
65/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$0/visit
Dentist Visit$120/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$18/course
Education
60/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$550/month
International Primary School (yearly)$13,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$450/course
Entertainment
52/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$13/ticket
Theater Ticket$45/ticket
Museum Entry$16/ticket
Clothing
58/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$70/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$45/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$100/pair
Personal Care
50/100
Haircut (Men)$22/cut
Haircut (Women)$45/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$6/bottle
Dining Out
52/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$18/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$70/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$10/meal
Childcare
65/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$900/month
Babysitter (per hour)$17/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$22/pack
Fitness & Sports
52/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$50/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$22/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$9/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

175 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
65/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Plateau Mont-Royal, Ville-Marie (Downtown), Outremont

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montreal cheap to live in?

Montreal has a cost of living index of 36/100, where New York = 100. It is 64% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,300–$1,820 per month.

How much does rent cost in Montreal?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Montreal costs approximately $1,250/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $950/month.

Is Montreal good for digital nomads?

Montreal has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 175 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Montreal?

The median net monthly salary in Montreal is approximately $3,400 USD. The income tax rate is around 26%.

How does Montreal compare to New York for cost of living?

Montreal (cost index 36) is 64% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,600/month by moving from New York to Montreal.

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