Cost of Living Comparison Between Montreal and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in London are 4.5% lower than in Montreal (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in London are 5.4% higher than in Montreal | |
| Rent Prices in London are 28.3% higher than in Montreal | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 10.1% lower than in Montreal | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 11.4% lower than in Montreal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 2.2% lower than in Montreal | |
Restaurants | Montreal Edit |
London 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$ | 95.00 C$ | -20.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 14.00 C$ | -6.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 7.00 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 7.00 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.23 C$ | 4.57 C$ | -12.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.81 C$ | 2.83 C$ | +0.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.07 C$ | 2.45 C$ | +18.6 % |
Markets | Montreal Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.97 C$ | 8.77 C$ | -20.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.90 C$ | 2.93 C$ | -24.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.06 C$ | 1.41 C$ | -31.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.55 C$ | 4.46 C$ | -1.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.50 C$ | 8.98 C$ | +19.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.54 C$ | 7.24 C$ | -4.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.89 C$ | 5.20 C$ | -41.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.21 C$ | 2.63 C$ | +18.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.92 C$ | 0.78 C$ | -14.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.41 C$ | 2.07 C$ | -14.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.79 C$ | 2.27 C$ | -18.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.30 C$ | 1.03 C$ | -20.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.48 C$ | 1.12 C$ | -24.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.39 C$ | 3.12 C$ | -7.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.35 C$ | 2.55 C$ | +8.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.54 C$ | 2.94 C$ | -35.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.48 C$ | 3.54 C$ | -20.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 C$ | 14.00 C$ | -6.7 % |
Transportation | Montreal Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.75 C$ | 3.00 C$ | -20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 97.00 C$ | 103.50 C$ | +6.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.55 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +75.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 C$ | 3.22 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 53.10 C$ | 35.00 C$ | -34.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.50 C$ | 5.80 C$ | -10.8 % |
| 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) | 27,677.92 C$ | 27,742.01 C$ | +0.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Montreal Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 110.71 C$ | 211.70 C$ | +91.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 53.01 C$ | 51.25 C$ | -3.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 61.59 C$ | 79.25 C$ | +28.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Montreal Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.35 C$ | 66.71 C$ | +50.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 22.50 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -11.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Montreal Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 930.71 C$ | 700.00 C$ | -24.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,369.23 C$ | 14,000.00 C$ | +49.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Montreal Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.92 C$ | 90.14 C$ | +3.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 64.67 C$ | 67.50 C$ | +4.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 119.17 C$ | 133.75 C$ | +12.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 145.12 C$ | 140.00 C$ | -3.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Montreal Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,671.73 C$ | 2,321.28 C$ | +38.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,319.02 C$ | 1,927.31 C$ | +46.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,950.00 C$ | 3,501.06 C$ | +18.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,124.87 C$ | 2,599.13 C$ | +22.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Montreal Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 951.88 C$ | 425.03 C$ | -55.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 543.74 C$ | 360.20 C$ | -33.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Montreal Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,738.21 C$ | 3,852.02 C$ | +3.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.36 | 7.00 | +10.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 424 | 85 |
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