Can you live in Montreal with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $2,983, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Montreal with $ 2,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $2,983, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Montreal with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,983, you would have roughly $17 left each month (Affordable).

Can you live in Montreal with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,983, you would have roughly $2,017 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Montreal with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,983, you would have roughly $5,017 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Montreal, Canada

How much does it really cost to live in Montreal? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

North America 👥 1,700,000 people ❄️ Cold climate Large city 💱 CAD

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$ $1,500 1-bedroom rent / mo

85 Quality of life / 100

82 Safety / 100

88 Internet / 100

45 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$1,500
Food (moderate)	$560
Transport	$100
Utilities	$150
Internet	$45
Healthcare	$100
Entertainment	$220
Total (moderate)	$2,983

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Montreal.

Shared accommodation	$520
Studio	$1,000
1-bedroom	$1,500
2-bedroom	$2,100
3-bedroom	$2,700

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City Scores

How Montreal rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate❄️ Cold
City sizeLarge
Near the seaNo
Geography🏙️ Urban
Capital cityOttawa
LanguageEnglish, French
CurrencyCAD
Time zoneAmerica/Toronto

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Pros and Cons of Montreal

✅ Pros

Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $2,055 per month Basic $2,365 per month Moderate $2,983 per month Comfortable $3,915 per month Premium $5,813 per month

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Can You Live in Montreal on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-1,983 / month
$ 2,000	Very Difficult	$-983 / month
$ 3,000	Affordable	$17 / month
$ 5,000	Very Comfortable	$2,017 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$5,017 / month