Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Montreal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Montreal are 8.9% lower than in Vancouver (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Montreal are 23.3% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Montreal are 44.6% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Montreal are 3.7% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Montreal are 11.3% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Montreal is 9.8% higher than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 23.00 C$ | -8.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.50 C$ | 14.00 C$ | +12.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.50 C$ | 7.50 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 8.50 C$ | -5.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.19 C$ | 4.79 C$ | -7.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.74 C$ | 2.44 C$ | -11.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.47 C$ | 1.82 C$ | -26.3 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.14 C$ | 10.77 C$ | -3.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.53 C$ | 3.60 C$ | +2.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.21 C$ | 1.93 C$ | -12.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.38 C$ | 4.13 C$ | -23.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.27 C$ | 7.10 C$ | -14.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.86 C$ | 7.16 C$ | -9.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.34 C$ | 7.66 C$ | -8.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.36 C$ | 1.96 C$ | -17.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.86 C$ | 0.91 C$ | +6.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.21 C$ | 2.17 C$ | -1.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.48 C$ | 2.42 C$ | -2.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.89 C$ | 1.27 C$ | -32.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.41 C$ | 1.49 C$ | +5.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.53 C$ | 3.10 C$ | -12.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.49 C$ | 2.32 C$ | -6.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 17.50 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.73 C$ | 3.52 C$ | -5.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.99 C$ | 3.93 C$ | -1.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 19.08 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -21.4 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.10 C$ | 3.50 C$ | +12.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 120.00 C$ | 94.00 C$ | -21.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 C$ | 4.10 C$ | +2.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 39.00 C$ | 43.50 C$ | +11.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.32 C$ | 6.57 C$ | -10.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 C$ | 30,000.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,833.33 C$ | 26,234.32 C$ | -2.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 146.38 C$ | 99.73 C$ | -31.9 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.36 C$ | 0.51 C$ | +40.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 89.91 C$ | 61.04 C$ | -32.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 59.81 C$ | 39.29 C$ | -34.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.93 C$ | 19.62 C$ | +31.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.75 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -15.5 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,393.46 C$ | 915.50 C$ | -34.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 24,847.91 C$ | 12,755.56 C$ | -48.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.64 C$ | 82.97 C$ | +0.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 54.61 C$ | 52.75 C$ | -3.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 122.18 C$ | 119.57 C$ | -2.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 154.50 C$ | 149.12 C$ | -3.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,541.22 C$ | 1,481.93 C$ | -41.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,138.30 C$ | 1,115.95 C$ | -47.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,540.87 C$ | 2,535.00 C$ | -44.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,462.00 C$ | 1,888.29 C$ | -45.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,291.10 C$ | 778.15 C$ | -39.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 982.22 C$ | 441.12 C$ | -55.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,591.47 C$ | 3,867.54 C$ | -15.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.74 | 5.61 | -2.4 % |
| Last update: | May 2023 | May 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 531 | 482 |
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| Cost of Living in Abbotsford | 48.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Whistler | 77.05 miles |
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| 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 |