Cost of living
Montréal vs Vancouver: cost of living compared
Compare monthly rent, groceries, transport, dining, and utilities in Montréal and Vancouver using cited SetTern cost bands — planning only.
Using cited SetTern catalog midpoints, Montréal is about 38% cheaper per month overall. The breakdown below compares rent, groceries, transport, dining, and utilities. These are planning bands, not live listings — confirm with the linked official cost sources.
Montréal is ~38% cheaper overall
| Monthly | Montréal | Vancouver |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (1br, catalog) | $1,100 | $2,000 |
| Groceries (band mid) | $260 | $350 |
| Transport (band mid) | $95 | $125 |
| Dining out (band mid) | $230 | $320 |
| Utilities (band mid) | $115 | $130 |
| Living cost avg (catalog) | $2,600 | $3,600 |
Side-by-side uses cited SetTern catalog midpoints for each city — not live listings. Individual costs vary by neighbourhood and lifestyle; confirm with the linked sources.