Canada
A bilingual, European-flavored Canadian city celebrated for its vibrant festivals, legendary bagels and poutine, and a thriving arts and nightlife scene.
#76 of 250
34% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 922
Based on NYC = 100 index
Montreal is the 76. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 922 for one adult.
Most of that goes on housing, which runs 9% above the median city and adds $ 99 a month: 1br apartment (city center) $ 1 232, 1br apartment (outside center) $ 1 049.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is healthcare, 86% below the median: cold medicine (6 days) $ 4, antibiotics (12 doses) $ 6.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
44 prices on this page come from live scrapers (11 sources, observed October 12, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Montreal, Canada. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/montreal. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (City Center) | 1,231.61 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Craigslist |
| 1BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 1,049.41 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Craigslist |
| 3BR Apartment (City Center) | 1,327.97 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Craigslist |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 1,398.05 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Craigslist |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 9.82 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Pork (1kg) | 5.97 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Beef (1kg) | 11.75 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 17.09 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 10.76 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Milk (1 liter) | 2.09 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.86 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Cheese (1kg) | 9.64 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Butter (200g) | 1.69 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Eggs (12) | 2.92 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Bread (500g) | 2.06 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Pasta (500g) | 2.26 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Rice (1kg) | 3.86 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 3.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 3.83 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 3.42 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.68 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Onions (1kg) | 3.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.27 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Apples (1kg) | 4.38 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.40 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.71 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Lentils (1kg) | 2.71 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 0.77 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.56 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.45 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Sugar (1kg) | 0.88 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Coffee (250g) | 5.00 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.19 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Taxi Start | 2.87 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Taxi 1km | 1.44 / km | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.30 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada retail fuel survey |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 21.02 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Telecom Operator Prices, Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 31.50 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Cinema Ticket | 11.39 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices (Americas) |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour) | 8.41 / hour | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tennis Court Hire Prices (Americas) |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 4.38 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Global Local Pharmacies |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 41.98 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 27.96 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 107.21 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nike.com (live) |
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