Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Montreal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Montreal is 8.8% lower than in Vancouver (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Montreal is 21.6% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Montreal are 42.9% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Montreal are 1.0% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Montreal are 7.0% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Montreal is 6.1% higher than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver 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) | 8.50 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +5.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 8.50 C$ | -5.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.59 C$ | 5.19 C$ | -7.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.79 C$ | 2.95 C$ | +5.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.55 C$ | 2.18 C$ | -14.4 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.62 C$ | 11.87 C$ | +23.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.70 C$ | 4.07 C$ | +9.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.40 C$ | 2.17 C$ | -9.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.34 C$ | 4.79 C$ | -10.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.10 C$ | 8.87 C$ | +9.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.12 C$ | 7.97 C$ | -12.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.56 C$ | 9.09 C$ | -13.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.73 C$ | 2.20 C$ | -19.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.79 C$ | 0.92 C$ | +17.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.40 C$ | 2.58 C$ | +7.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.00 C$ | 2.80 C$ | -6.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.91 C$ | 1.56 C$ | -18.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.73 C$ | 1.48 C$ | -14.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.46 C$ | 3.20 C$ | -7.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.51 C$ | 2.50 C$ | -0.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.01 C$ | 4.79 C$ | +19.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.77 C$ | 4.94 C$ | +3.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 15.60 C$ | -22.0 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.20 C$ | 3.75 C$ | +17.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 140.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | -28.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 C$ | 4.97 C$ | +24.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.27 C$ | 3.30 C$ | +1.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.59 C$ | 46.20 C$ | +26.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.21 C$ | 6.47 C$ | -10.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 33,978.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,979.55 C$ | 28,386.95 C$ | +1.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 147.76 C$ | 106.05 C$ | -28.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 61.34 C$ | 53.91 C$ | -12.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 77.65 C$ | 61.29 C$ | -21.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50.99 C$ | 43.78 C$ | -14.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.48 C$ | 18.57 C$ | +48.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -11.8 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,569.47 C$ | 909.58 C$ | -42.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 21,428.57 C$ | 9,377.54 C$ | -56.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 84.35 C$ | 86.69 C$ | +2.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 55.46 C$ | 62.26 C$ | +12.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 132.86 C$ | 127.23 C$ | -4.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 166.29 C$ | 147.93 C$ | -11.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,821.35 C$ | 1,692.60 C$ | -40.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,364.93 C$ | 1,354.23 C$ | -42.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,225.00 C$ | 2,950.00 C$ | -43.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,926.38 C$ | 2,194.81 C$ | -44.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,382.88 C$ | 911.42 C$ | -34.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 920.30 C$ | 527.48 C$ | -42.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,483.13 C$ | 3,728.21 C$ | -16.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.52 | 6.25 | -4.0 % |
| Last update: | September 2024 | September 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 522 | 416 |
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| Cost of Living in Coquitlam | 20.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Surrey | 25.22 miles |
| Cost of Living in Abbotsford | 48.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Whistler | 77.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Penticton | 248.52 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 |