Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Montreal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Montreal is 6.6% lower than in Vancouver (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Montreal is 19.7% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Montreal are 41.9% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Montreal are 1.7% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Montreal are 3.4% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Montreal is 3.6% 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) | 8.75 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +2.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.69 C$ | 4.97 C$ | -12.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.80 C$ | 2.88 C$ | +2.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.57 C$ | 2.18 C$ | -15.1 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.07 C$ | 12.22 C$ | +21.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.73 C$ | 4.21 C$ | +12.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.43 C$ | 2.25 C$ | -7.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.58 C$ | 4.79 C$ | -14.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.92 C$ | 9.91 C$ | +25.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.02 C$ | 7.51 C$ | -16.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.11 C$ | 9.39 C$ | -7.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.77 C$ | 2.41 C$ | -12.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.85 C$ | 0.94 C$ | +10.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.41 C$ | 2.77 C$ | +14.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.00 C$ | 3.06 C$ | +2.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.95 C$ | 1.64 C$ | -16.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.78 C$ | 1.55 C$ | -13.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.52 C$ | 3.32 C$ | -5.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.57 C$ | 2.48 C$ | -3.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.19 C$ | 4.67 C$ | +11.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.20 C$ | 4.88 C$ | -6.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 16.50 C$ | -17.5 % |
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) | 4.35 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +14.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.39 C$ | 3.30 C$ | -2.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 37.91 C$ | 48.10 C$ | +26.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.98 C$ | 6.28 C$ | -10.0 % |
| 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) | 28,361.47 C$ | 28,752.05 C$ | +1.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 138.55 C$ | 107.70 C$ | -22.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 54.78 C$ | 52.51 C$ | -4.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 81.04 C$ | 63.09 C$ | -22.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 54.82 C$ | 51.27 C$ | -6.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.05 C$ | 21.21 C$ | +51.0 % |
| 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 | 1,530.70 C$ | 880.06 C$ | -42.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 21,750.00 C$ | 7,861.54 C$ | -63.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.41 C$ | 86.10 C$ | -4.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 55.22 C$ | 63.19 C$ | +14.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 136.17 C$ | 129.70 C$ | -4.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 171.59 C$ | 152.41 C$ | -11.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,807.56 C$ | 1,695.08 C$ | -39.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,379.73 C$ | 1,359.90 C$ | -42.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,011.84 C$ | 2,936.67 C$ | -41.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,829.87 C$ | 2,156.11 C$ | -43.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,286.95 C$ | 892.55 C$ | -30.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 916.71 C$ | 536.77 C$ | -41.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,629.09 C$ | 3,849.03 C$ | -16.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.31 | 6.12 | -3.0 % |
| Last update: | December 2024 | December 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Abbotsford | 48.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Whistler | 77.05 miles |
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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 |