Cost of Living in Montreal, Canada

Montreal has a cost of living index of 65/100 (New York = 100). It is 35% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

65/100
Cost Index
$3,650/mo
Median Income
82/100
Safety Index
humid continental
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 60/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,450/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,100/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,400/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 52/100
Milk (1 liter)$2.1/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.6/kg
Dining OutScore: 52/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$16/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$65/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$11/meal
TransportationScore: 48/100
Monthly Transit Pass$80/month
One-Way Ticket$3.75/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.7/km
UtilitiesScore: 35/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$140/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$60/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$55/month
HealthcareScore: 70/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$0/visit
Dentist Visit$120/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$20/course
EntertainmentScore: 48/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$13.5/ticket
Theater Ticket$50/ticket
Museum Entry$18/ticket
FitnessScore: 50/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$50/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$25/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$8/entry
Personal CareScore: 50/100
Haircut (Men)$25/cut
Haircut (Women)$50/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$6/bottle
ClothingScore: 55/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$70/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$45/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$100/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

95 Mbps
Internet Speed
$300
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
high
English Level
large
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Plateau Mont-Royal, Le Marais, Griffintown

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montreal cheap to live in?

Montreal has a cost of living index of 65/100, where New York = 100. It is 35% 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 $1,450/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,100/month.

Is Montreal good for digital nomads?

Montreal has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 95 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $300/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Montreal?

The median net monthly salary in Montreal is approximately $3,650 USD. The income tax rate is around 29.3%.

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

Montreal (cost index 65) is 35% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $875/month by moving from New York to Montreal.

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