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Vancouver vs Montréal

Canada vs Canada · 3,686 km apart

Vancouver

Canada

$1,690 ($1,242)

single / month

Cheaper overall
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Montréal

Canada

$1,690 ($1,242)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vancouver cheaper than Montréal?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $1,242 per month in Vancouver versus $1,242 in Montréal — about 0% less.
How far is Vancouver from Montréal?
The straight-line distance between Vancouver and Montréal is approximately 3,686 km (2,290 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Vancouver or Montréal?
The estimated average net salary is $3,648 in Vancouver and $3,648 in Montréal. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,406 in Vancouver versus $2,406 in Montréal per month.