Montreal
Canada
Updated on August 08, 2025
Overview
Montreal has a moderate cost of living with one-bedroom rents around CAD 1,200–1,500 monthly. The city experiences cold winters and warm summers. Public transport includes metro and buses, with good coverage. Healthcare is publicly funded and accessible. The job market is diverse, with strengths in aerospace, tech, and education. Montreal is culturally vibrant, safe, and walkable, with a bilingual community. The city balances affordability with quality urban living.
Average cost of living€1,392.95
Quality of Life86/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€650.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,031.00
1-bed flat (outside)€829.91
3-bed flat (center)€1,741.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,326.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€63.22
Internet€37.39
Mobile plan€30.08
Transportation
One-way ticket€2.33
Monthly pass€62.23
Taxi start€3.03
Gasoline (1 l)€0.98
Leisure
Cinema ticket€9.33
Fitness club€36.82
Education
Preschool (month)€523.96
Intl. primary (year)€4,940.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€5,973.00
sqm outside center€4,063.00
Advantages
- ✓ Moderate housing costs
- ✓ Public healthcare system
- ✓ Bilingual and culturally vibrant
- ✓ Good public transport
Disadvantages
- × Cold winters
- × Some language barriers
- × Job market can be competitive
- × Snow impacts commute