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Toronto vs Montréal

Canada vs Canada · 500 km apart

Toronto

Canada

$1,952 ($1,435)

single / month

VS

Montréal

Canada

$1,690 ($1,242)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseTorontoMontréalCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$12.87$11.29Montréal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$51.48$45.14Montréal
Cappuccino$3.86$3.39Montréal
Monthly groceries (single person)$292$256Montréal
Monthly public transport pass$47.19$41.38Montréal
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$124$109Montréal
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$36.04$31.60Montréal
Fitness club membership$36.04$31.60Montréal
Cinema ticket$9.44$8.28Montréal
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$830$704Montréal
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$577$490Montréal
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,732$1,470Montréal
Total single-person budget$1,435$1,242Montréal
Average net salary$4,160$3,648

Verdict

Montréal is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Toronto runs about $1,435 versus $1,242 in Montréal — a difference of roughly 13%.

Salary-adjusted, Toronto 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 Toronto  ·  Full cost of living in Montréal

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Toronto cheaper than Montréal?
No. Toronto costs an estimated $1,435 per month for a single person, about 13% more than Montréal at $1,242.
How far is Toronto from Montréal?
The straight-line distance between Toronto and Montréal is approximately 500 km (311 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Toronto or Montréal?
The estimated average net salary is $4,160 in Toronto and $3,648 in Montréal. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,725 in Toronto versus $2,406 in Montréal per month.