Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Montreal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Montreal are 8.3% lower than in Vancouver (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Montreal are 22.7% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Montreal are 44.0% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Montreal are 12.0% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Montreal are 9.0% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Montreal is 6.8% higher than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 90.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 C$ | 13.00 C$ | +8.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.50 C$ | 7.75 C$ | +3.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 8.25 C$ | -8.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.06 C$ | 4.77 C$ | -5.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.73 C$ | 2.46 C$ | -10.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.43 C$ | 1.79 C$ | -26.5 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.87 C$ | 10.51 C$ | -3.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.18 C$ | 3.44 C$ | +8.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.16 C$ | 1.77 C$ | -18.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.07 C$ | 3.98 C$ | -21.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.39 C$ | 7.03 C$ | -4.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.25 C$ | 7.06 C$ | -2.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.28 C$ | 7.84 C$ | -5.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.01 C$ | 1.93 C$ | -4.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.85 C$ | 0.92 C$ | +7.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.12 C$ | 1.95 C$ | -8.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.29 C$ | 2.23 C$ | -2.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.69 C$ | 1.08 C$ | -35.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.24 C$ | 1.31 C$ | +5.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.22 C$ | 3.05 C$ | -5.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.53 C$ | 2.29 C$ | -9.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 16.00 C$ | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.36 C$ | 3.18 C$ | -5.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.78 C$ | 3.59 C$ | -4.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 19.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -21.1 % |
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) | 3.75 C$ | 4.10 C$ | +9.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 37.14 C$ | 41.25 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.93 C$ | 7.33 C$ | -7.5 % |
| 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) | 26,552.63 C$ | 26,296.04 C$ | -1.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 126.82 C$ | 106.99 C$ | -15.6 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.30 C$ | 0.51 C$ | +67.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 84.93 C$ | 61.44 C$ | -27.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 59.09 C$ | 37.50 C$ | -36.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.76 C$ | 19.59 C$ | +32.7 % |
| 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 | 1,387.73 C$ | 905.79 C$ | -34.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 24,796.18 C$ | 11,316.67 C$ | -54.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.31 C$ | 83.31 C$ | +5.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 50.41 C$ | 50.46 C$ | +0.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 118.89 C$ | 122.61 C$ | +3.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 149.23 C$ | 156.78 C$ | +5.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,445.55 C$ | 1,440.88 C$ | -41.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,085.71 C$ | 1,101.28 C$ | -47.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,553.66 C$ | 2,520.52 C$ | -44.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,248.69 C$ | 1,838.30 C$ | -43.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,277.54 C$ | 770.21 C$ | -39.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 977.71 C$ | 441.12 C$ | -54.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,616.94 C$ | 3,811.52 C$ | -17.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.71 | 5.33 | +13.2 % |
| Last update: | February 2023 | February 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 479 | 464 |
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| 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 |