Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Montreal vs ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kingston

Kingston is 1.2% cheaper

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Category ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Montreal ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kingston Difference
Cost of Living 43.1 42.6 -1.2%
Rent 27.5 30.2 +9.8%
Groceries 62.5 60.6 -3.0%
Restaurants 68.6 59.6 -13.1%
Purchasing Power 126.7 132.0 +4.2%
Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.
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