🇨🇦 Cost of living · Canada
Montreal Cost of Living
Monthly cost of living breakdown for Montreal, Canada
Cost Level: Medium
Housing
1BR Apartment — City Center C$1,500–2,200/mo (center); C$1,000–1,500/mo (outer)
USD Reference Approx. USD 1,070–1,570/mo (1BR centre) · at 2026-07-21 FX rates
Food & Dining
Budget Restaurant / Local Eatery C$15–25 (casual); C$30–60 (restaurant)
Monthly Groceries C$400–600/mo
Transport
Monthly Transport Cost Monthly pass ~C$97 (STM metro/bus)
STM metro (4 lines) plus dense buses; OPUS card. The Underground City links downtown in winter. VIA Rail/coach to Ottawa, Toronto, Quebec City. Trudeau International Airport.
Monthly Budget Summary
Budget Lifestyle (single)
USD 1,200–2,000
Comfortable Lifestyle (single)
USD 2,000–3,500
Family Budget (2–3 people)
USD 4,000–6,500
Important Note
Data above is approximate and indicative. Actual costs vary by location, personal lifestyle, and exchange rate fluctuations. Verify with local sources after arrival.
Source: RichBay editorial estimate (indicative, not guaranteed)
Estimate baseline: 2026-06-19
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