Cost of Living Comparison Between Toronto and Montreal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Montreal are 7.7% lower than in Toronto (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Montreal are 19.1% lower than in Toronto | |
| Rent Prices in Montreal are 37.3% lower than in Toronto | |
| Restaurant Prices in Montreal are 1.2% lower than in Toronto | |
| Groceries Prices in Montreal are 4.4% lower than in Toronto | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Montreal is 4.3% lower than in Toronto | |
Restaurants | Toronto Edit |
Montreal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.44 C$ | 5.26 C$ | -3.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.92 C$ | 2.84 C$ | -2.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.23 C$ | 2.11 C$ | -5.1 % |
Markets | Toronto Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 15.98 C$ | 10.97 C$ | -31.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.45 C$ | 3.83 C$ | +11.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.16 C$ | 2.01 C$ | -7.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.82 C$ | 4.55 C$ | -5.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.02 C$ | 7.50 C$ | +6.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.80 C$ | 7.55 C$ | -3.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.83 C$ | 8.88 C$ | +0.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.45 C$ | 2.21 C$ | -9.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.94 C$ | 0.92 C$ | -2.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.50 C$ | 2.44 C$ | -2.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.29 C$ | 2.88 C$ | +25.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.64 C$ | 1.29 C$ | -21.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.74 C$ | 1.48 C$ | -15.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.15 C$ | 3.39 C$ | +7.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.49 C$ | 2.39 C$ | -4.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 19.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +5.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.45 C$ | 4.54 C$ | +31.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.82 C$ | 4.48 C$ | +17.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -25.0 % |
Transportation | Toronto Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.35 C$ | 3.75 C$ | +11.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 156.00 C$ | 97.00 C$ | -37.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 C$ | 4.75 C$ | -5.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.82 C$ | 3.22 C$ | +14.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 31.00 C$ | 53.10 C$ | +71.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.13 C$ | 6.51 C$ | +6.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,350.00 C$ | 33,978.00 C$ | -1.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,793.75 C$ | 27,785.04 C$ | -9.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Toronto Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 160.45 C$ | 112.59 C$ | -29.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 63.72 C$ | 52.17 C$ | -18.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 73.55 C$ | 60.92 C$ | -17.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Toronto Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 71.93 C$ | 45.66 C$ | -36.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 29.11 C$ | 22.50 C$ | -22.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -16.7 % |
Childcare | Toronto Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,563.31 C$ | 930.71 C$ | -40.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 24,966.43 C$ | 9,369.23 C$ | -62.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Toronto Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.88 C$ | 88.80 C$ | +7.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 50.74 C$ | 65.74 C$ | +29.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 139.49 C$ | 118.79 C$ | -14.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 166.74 C$ | 145.12 C$ | -13.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Toronto Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,530.07 C$ | 1,645.10 C$ | -35.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,228.87 C$ | 1,282.43 C$ | -42.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,485.25 C$ | 2,994.59 C$ | -33.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,651.64 C$ | 2,160.00 C$ | -40.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Toronto Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,303.09 C$ | 951.88 C$ | -27.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,019.91 C$ | 543.74 C$ | -46.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Toronto Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,719.21 C$ | 3,653.21 C$ | -22.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.53 | 6.43 | -1.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 756 | 423 |
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| Cost of Living in Oakville | 25.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brampton | 27.62 miles |
| Cost of Living in Whitby, ON | 33.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Burlington | 34.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oshawa | 35.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hamilton | 44.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Guelph | 58.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cambridge | 60.12 miles |
Cities near Montreal: | Cost of Living in Longueuil | 8.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sainte-Martine | 25.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sherbrooke | 99.30 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gatineau | 112.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ottawa | 119.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Quebec City | 157.18 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston | 176.74 miles |
| Cost of Living in Belleville | 220.82 miles |