Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Montreal 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Montreal is 9.8% lower than in Vancouver (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Montreal is 21.9% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Montreal are 42.3% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Montreal are 0.8% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Montreal are 9.9% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Montreal is 0.5% lower 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) | 5.44 C$ | 5.26 C$ | -3.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.95 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -4.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.57 C$ | 2.13 C$ | -17.2 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.08 C$ | 11.32 C$ | +12.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.79 C$ | 3.95 C$ | +4.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.54 C$ | 2.11 C$ | -16.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.44 C$ | 4.75 C$ | -12.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.25 C$ | 8.42 C$ | +2.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.49 C$ | 8.07 C$ | -15.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.77 C$ | 8.97 C$ | -16.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.78 C$ | 2.24 C$ | -19.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 C$ | 0.91 C$ | +11.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.36 C$ | 2.53 C$ | +7.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.95 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -4.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.94 C$ | 1.39 C$ | -28.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.68 C$ | 1.52 C$ | -9.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.48 C$ | 3.35 C$ | -3.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.50 C$ | 2.42 C$ | -3.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.25 C$ | 4.54 C$ | +6.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.62 C$ | 4.75 C$ | +2.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 15.20 C$ | -24.0 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.15 C$ | 3.75 C$ | +19.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 140.00 C$ | 97.00 C$ | -30.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 C$ | 4.75 C$ | +18.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.27 C$ | 3.26 C$ | -0.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.90 C$ | 53.10 C$ | +43.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.23 C$ | 6.57 C$ | -9.1 % |
| 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) | 27,715.31 C$ | 27,923.21 C$ | +0.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 143.07 C$ | 111.10 C$ | -22.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 61.45 C$ | 54.03 C$ | -12.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 76.52 C$ | 61.13 C$ | -20.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.43 C$ | 46.16 C$ | -16.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.44 C$ | 21.54 C$ | +49.1 % |
| 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 | 1,659.38 C$ | 933.13 C$ | -43.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 21,750.00 C$ | 9,578.64 C$ | -56.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 84.66 C$ | 85.70 C$ | +1.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 57.64 C$ | 65.95 C$ | +14.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 131.65 C$ | 123.50 C$ | -6.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 165.84 C$ | 152.10 C$ | -8.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,791.39 C$ | 1,692.26 C$ | -39.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,361.71 C$ | 1,296.81 C$ | -45.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,085.62 C$ | 3,002.50 C$ | -41.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,861.86 C$ | 2,142.14 C$ | -44.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,401.17 C$ | 921.03 C$ | -34.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 930.14 C$ | 540.46 C$ | -41.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,620.01 C$ | 3,590.63 C$ | -22.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.53 | 6.43 | -1.5 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 541 | 463 |
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| Cost of Living in New Westminster | 12.02 miles |
| 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 |