Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Montreal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Montreal is 13.0% lower than in Vancouver (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Montreal is 23.3% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Montreal are 41.2% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Montreal are 13.1% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Montreal are 13.8% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Montreal is 9.7% higher than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 C$ | 24.00 C$ | -20.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 120.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | -16.7 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 15.39 C$ | +2.6 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 10.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.73 C$ | 5.33 C$ | -6.9 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.97 C$ | 2.87 C$ | -3.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.28 C$ | 2.05 C$ | -10.1 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.88 C$ | 3.22 C$ | +12.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.70 C$ | 3.87 C$ | +4.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.52 C$ | 2.25 C$ | -10.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 5.93 C$ | 4.47 C$ | -24.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.16 C$ | 7.76 C$ | -4.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.88 C$ | 7.58 C$ | -14.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9.88 C$ | 9.26 C$ | -6.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.71 C$ | 2.27 C$ | -16.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.91 C$ | 0.99 C$ | +8.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.61 C$ | 2.05 C$ | -21.2 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.95 C$ | 1.94 C$ | -34.3 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.95 C$ | 1.82 C$ | -6.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.82 C$ | 1.50 C$ | -17.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.68 C$ | 2.94 C$ | -20.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.51 C$ | 2.01 C$ | -19.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 22.50 C$ | 15.50 C$ | -31.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4.52 C$ | 3.43 C$ | -24.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.11 C$ | 4.42 C$ | -13.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 21.00 C$ | 17.00 C$ | -19.0 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 C$ | 3.75 C$ | +7.1 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 117.20 C$ | 104.50 C$ | -10.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.00 C$ | 4.75 C$ | +18.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.67 C$ | 3.30 C$ | -10.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 44.52 C$ | 46.20 C$ | +3.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.66 C$ | 1.55 C$ | -6.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 39,580.00 C$ | 39,000.00 C$ | -1.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 27,541.63 C$ | 28,835.76 C$ | +4.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 120.27 C$ | 112.86 C$ | -6.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 52.22 C$ | 50.41 C$ | -3.5 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 74.22 C$ | 59.50 C$ | -19.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 59.42 C$ | 55.19 C$ | -7.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 22.53 C$ | 25.26 C$ | +12.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 16.00 C$ | 16.25 C$ | +1.6 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,742.02 C$ | 811.03 C$ | -53.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 30,407.78 C$ | 18,921.25 C$ | -37.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 90.07 C$ | 76.20 C$ | -15.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 59.12 C$ | 56.59 C$ | -4.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 127.50 C$ | 132.06 C$ | +3.6 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 158.64 C$ | 165.67 C$ | +4.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,670.00 C$ | 1,755.56 C$ | -34.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,214.00 C$ | 1,349.22 C$ | -39.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 5,170.59 C$ | 2,885.83 C$ | -44.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,823.53 C$ | 2,169.58 C$ | -43.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,174.01 C$ | 674.91 C$ | -42.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 894.92 C$ | 527.42 C$ | -41.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,930.48 C$ | 4,146.20 C$ | -15.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.44 | 4.39 | -1.1 % |
| Last update: | 12 January 2026 | 13 January 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 193 | 260 | |
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