Cost of Living Comparison Between Edmonton and Montreal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Montreal are 0.8% higher than in Edmonton (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Montreal are 6.8% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Rent Prices in Montreal are 23.8% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Restaurant Prices in Montreal are 29.4% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Groceries Prices in Montreal are 2.1% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Montreal is 20.3% lower than in Edmonton | |
Restaurants | Edmonton Edit |
Montreal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +50.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.50 C$ | 15.00 C$ | +20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.79 C$ | 5.26 C$ | +9.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.40 C$ | 2.84 C$ | +17.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.15 C$ | 2.11 C$ | -1.8 % |
Markets | Edmonton Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.38 C$ | 10.97 C$ | +30.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.95 C$ | 3.83 C$ | +30.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.86 C$ | 2.01 C$ | +8.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.74 C$ | 4.55 C$ | -4.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.73 C$ | 7.50 C$ | -2.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.81 C$ | 7.55 C$ | +10.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.64 C$ | 8.88 C$ | +2.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.59 C$ | 2.21 C$ | -14.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 C$ | 0.92 C$ | +14.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.33 C$ | 2.44 C$ | +4.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.31 C$ | 2.88 C$ | +24.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.39 C$ | 1.29 C$ | -7.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.36 C$ | 1.48 C$ | +8.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.77 C$ | 3.39 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.49 C$ | 2.39 C$ | -4.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 17.24 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +16.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.58 C$ | 4.54 C$ | -0.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.96 C$ | 4.48 C$ | -9.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.60 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -14.8 % |
Transportation | Edmonton Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 C$ | 3.75 C$ | +7.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 C$ | 97.00 C$ | -3.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.10 C$ | 4.75 C$ | +15.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.82 C$ | 3.22 C$ | +14.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 C$ | 53.10 C$ | +77.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.29 C$ | 6.51 C$ | +23.1 % |
| 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) | 28,467.26 C$ | 27,785.04 C$ | -2.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edmonton Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 288.74 C$ | 112.59 C$ | -61.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 65.33 C$ | 52.17 C$ | -20.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 82.12 C$ | 60.92 C$ | -25.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edmonton Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 65.17 C$ | 45.66 C$ | -29.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 30.00 C$ | 22.50 C$ | -25.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 16.50 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -9.1 % |
Childcare | Edmonton Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 850.00 C$ | 930.71 C$ | +9.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,783.33 C$ | 9,369.23 C$ | -4.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edmonton Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 73.96 C$ | 88.80 C$ | +20.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 48.36 C$ | 65.74 C$ | +35.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 109.15 C$ | 118.79 C$ | +8.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 108.19 C$ | 145.12 C$ | +34.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Edmonton Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,354.14 C$ | 1,645.10 C$ | +21.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,162.35 C$ | 1,282.43 C$ | +10.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,219.50 C$ | 2,994.59 C$ | +34.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,793.78 C$ | 2,160.00 C$ | +20.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edmonton Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 382.71 C$ | 951.88 C$ | +148.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 256.71 C$ | 543.74 C$ | +111.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edmonton Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,291.65 C$ | 3,653.21 C$ | -14.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.22 | 6.43 | +3.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 195 | 423 |
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