Montreal ranks 2nd of 10 priced cities in Canada on cost — $1,756 a month in essentials, 16% above Quebec City, the cheapest. The average net salary of $2,938 covers that 1.7×. 101.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at census subdivision level. PM2.5 averages 10.5 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -8°C, Jul 22°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $989 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,261 |
| Groceries | $197 |
| Dining out | $373 |
| Utilities | $123 |
| Local transport | $74 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,756 |
| Avg net salary | $2,938 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,653 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,190 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Montreal, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.39 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $74.51 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.64 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.93 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $6.39 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $6.92 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.02 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.57 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.32 |
| White bread, 500 g | $3.17 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.10 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.63 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $12.27 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $11.71 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.40 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.51 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.03 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.16 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.87 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.46 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.66 |
| Monthly transit pass | $74.16 |
| Taxi start | $3.19 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.45 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.26 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $81.18 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $41.92 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $34.32 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $30.29 |
| Cinema, one seat | $11.87 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Montreal has 101.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (census subdivision level). That is the 3rd-highest of 10 Canada cities we track. Canada's national figure is 104.8, so Montreal runs 4 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -8.3°C | -13.4°C | 78% | 68% | 79 mm |
| Feb | -7.4°C | -12.6°C | 74% | 66% | 74 mm |
| Mar | -1.5°C | -6.3°C | 68% | 65% | 82 mm |
| Apr | 6°C | 2°C | 64% | 65% | 118 mm |
| May | 14.3°C | 12°C | 61% | 61% | 83 mm |
| Jun | 18.8°C | 18.1°C | 68% | 62% | 125 mm |
| Jul | 21.7°C | 22.6°C | 72% | 55% | 115 mm |
| Aug | 20.4°C | 21.1°C | 76% | 57% | 127 mm |
| Sep | 16.3°C | 15.5°C | 78% | 53% | 75 mm |
| Oct | 9.6°C | 6.8°C | 77% | 63% | 127 mm |
| Nov | 2.3°C | -1.9°C | 77% | 66% | 86 mm |
| Dec | -3.7°C | -8.4°C | 79% | 73% | 94 mm |
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