Cost of Living in Montreal
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Montreal, Canada.
Overall, the cost of living in Montreal is below the New York City baseline (composite index 53 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)42
Groceries index66
Dining out index62
Transport index48
Utilities index46
Median annual salary$40,000
Minimum wage$11.35/hr
Est. monthly childcare$500
Est. monthly healthcare premium$40
YoY inflation2.9%
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