Canada
Live cost-of-living data across 4 cities in Canada — average cost index 43/100 (New York = 100), ranging from 35 to 53. Sourced by AI, refreshed regularly.
Cost of living by city in Canada
Ranked cheapest first. Cost index anchored to New York = 100.
Frequently asked questions
Is Canada cheap to live in?
Across 4 cities in Canada, the average cost-of-living index is 43 (New York = 100) — from 35 in Montreal to 53 in Vancouver. It's meaningfully cheaper than the US and Western Europe.
What is the cheapest city in Canada?
Montreal is the most affordable city we track in Canada, with a cost-of-living index of 35 (New York = 100) and a 1-bedroom city-center rent around $1,200/month.
How much does it cost to live in Canada per month?
A single person can live comfortably in the cheaper cities of Canada for roughly $700–$980/month. Costs scale up toward Vancouver. See the full city-by-city breakdown above.
Compare Montreal with anywhere
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