Montreal, Canada
Cost of Living in Montreal
Last updated on Jan 12, 2023
Summary: The cost of living in Montreal, Canada is generally considered to be quite reasonable. A nice 1 bedroom apartment in Montreal can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $1,500 USD per month, while a nice 2 bedroom apartment can cost anywhere from $1,500 to $2,000 USD per month. The cost of dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Montreal is usually around $20 USD per person.
Is the cost of living in Montreal high?
We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Montreal, they wrote:
"The cost of living in Montreal is generally considered to be quite reasonable. The city is known for its affordable housing, with the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre being around $1,000 per month. Groceries and other everyday items are also relatively inexpensive, with the average cost of a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant being around $50. Public transportation is also quite affordable, with monthly passes costing around $83," wrote a person living in Montreal.
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
