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Montréal vs Calgary

Canada vs Canada · 3,020 km apart

Montréal

Canada

$1,690 ($1,242)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Calgary

Canada

$1,690 ($1,242)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseMontréalCalgaryCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$11.29$11.29Montréal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$45.14$45.14Montréal
Cappuccino$3.39$3.39Montréal
Monthly groceries (single person)$256$256Montréal
Monthly public transport pass$41.38$41.38Montréal
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$109$109Montréal
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$31.60$31.60Montréal
Fitness club membership$31.60$31.60Montréal
Cinema ticket$8.28$8.28Montréal
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$704$704Montréal
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$490$490Montréal
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,470$1,470Montréal
Total single-person budget$1,242$1,242Montréal
Average net salary$3,648$3,648

Verdict

Montréal is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Montréal runs about $1,242 versus $1,242 in Calgary — a difference of roughly 0%.

Salary-adjusted, Montréal leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Montréal  ·  Full cost of living in Calgary

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montréal cheaper than Calgary?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $1,242 per month in Montréal versus $1,242 in Calgary — about 0% less.
How far is Montréal from Calgary?
The straight-line distance between Montréal and Calgary is approximately 3,020 km (1,876 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Montréal or Calgary?
The estimated average net salary is $3,648 in Montréal and $3,648 in Calgary. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,406 in Montréal versus $2,406 in Calgary per month.