Cost of Living Comparison Between Montreal and Vancouver 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Vancouver are 12.0% higher than in Montreal (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Vancouver are 29.9% higher than in Montreal | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 71.9% higher than in Montreal | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 1.0% higher than in Montreal | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 16.7% higher than in Montreal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 7.8% lower than in Montreal | |
Restaurants | Montreal Edit |
Vancouver 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) | 8.25 C$ | 8.00 C$ | -3.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.26 C$ | 5.45 C$ | +3.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.84 C$ | 2.94 C$ | +3.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.08 C$ | 2.64 C$ | +26.9 % |
Markets | Montreal Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.98 C$ | 11.45 C$ | +4.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.82 C$ | 3.78 C$ | -1.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.04 C$ | 2.79 C$ | +36.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.58 C$ | 5.64 C$ | +23.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.76 C$ | 8.19 C$ | +5.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.67 C$ | 9.63 C$ | +25.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.99 C$ | 11.16 C$ | +24.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.23 C$ | 2.80 C$ | +25.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.89 C$ | 0.84 C$ | -6.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.45 C$ | 2.39 C$ | -2.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.83 C$ | 3.00 C$ | +5.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.29 C$ | 2.03 C$ | +57.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.46 C$ | 1.72 C$ | +18.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.43 C$ | 3.57 C$ | +4.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.37 C$ | 2.70 C$ | +13.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.52 C$ | 4.63 C$ | +2.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.48 C$ | 4.65 C$ | +3.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 C$ | 20.07 C$ | +33.8 % |
Transportation | Montreal Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.75 C$ | 3.15 C$ | -16.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 97.00 C$ | 140.00 C$ | +44.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.75 C$ | 3.88 C$ | -18.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 C$ | 3.45 C$ | +7.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 C$ | 36.29 C$ | -39.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.52 C$ | 7.44 C$ | +14.1 % |
| 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) | 27,785.04 C$ | 28,345.04 C$ | +2.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Montreal Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 111.69 C$ | 147.45 C$ | +32.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 52.59 C$ | 65.18 C$ | +23.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 60.22 C$ | 79.06 C$ | +31.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Montreal Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.52 C$ | 56.25 C$ | +23.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 22.31 C$ | 15.84 C$ | -29.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +20.0 % |
Childcare | Montreal Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 898.67 C$ | 1,550.00 C$ | +72.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,057.14 C$ | 20,100.00 C$ | +121.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Montreal Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.46 C$ | 84.16 C$ | -4.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 66.83 C$ | 58.00 C$ | -13.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 119.48 C$ | 136.08 C$ | +13.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 147.50 C$ | 168.58 C$ | +14.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Montreal Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,661.12 C$ | 2,795.44 C$ | +68.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,291.03 C$ | 2,297.38 C$ | +78.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,021.05 C$ | 5,047.42 C$ | +67.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,172.22 C$ | 3,859.12 C$ | +77.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Montreal Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 947.30 C$ | 1,455.23 C$ | +53.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 530.53 C$ | 931.91 C$ | +75.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Montreal Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,677.40 C$ | 4,406.20 C$ | +19.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.43 | 6.54 | +1.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 428 | 534 |
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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 |
Cities near Vancouver: | Cost of Living in Burnaby | 8.12 miles |
| 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 |